He returned to Salt Lake in 2011 to practice General Surgery with emphasis on advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. He joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in order to pursue bariatric surgery in addition to advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Paulk is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery.

“Bariatric surgery is not just lifesaving – it is transformative. Those who undergo surgery routinely report that the surgery changed their lives. They feel better, they’re more healthy and active, and they’re not limited by their disease. Not only do they have more life, they have better life. I can’t think of any area in medicine where a doctor is as privileged to be part of such a positively life altering endeavor as in bariatric surgery.” –Dr. Paulk

Dr. Paulk is married with three children. Outside of work, he coaches his son’s baseball team, participates in several road and mountain bike races each year, and is an avid skier. He is fluent in Italian and enjoys camping and going to Lake Powell with his family.

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Utah
Medical degree from OHSU in Portland, Oregon
General surgery residency at Exempla St. Joseph’s in Denver, Colorado
Experience:
Board-certified general surgeon
Fellow of the American College of Surgery
Practiced general surgery in Salt Lake City since 2011
Emphasis on advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery
Currently performs bariatric surgery

Memberships:

American College of Surgery (FACS)