Best Bariatric Surgeons in Utah

Dr. Nicholas Paulk, MD

Dr. Nicholas Paulk 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. Dr. Paulk is a native to Salt Lake City where he attended the University of Utah for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then went to OHSU in Portland Oregon for medical school and proceeded to Exempla St. Joseph’s for general surgery residency in Denver Colorado. Dr. Paulk is board certified in general surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery.

Dr. Eric Volckmann, MD

Dr. Volckmann's other areas of clinical expertise include: diagnostic and interventional flexible upper endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery for complicated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias, achalasia, and abdominal wall hernias. Dr. Volckmann's research interests include studying the effects of bariatric surgery on inflammation, nutrition, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Eric Volckmann graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine medical school in 2002 and fellowship from The Ohio State University Medical Center, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow.

Dr. Legrand Belnap, MD

Dr. LeGrand P. Belnap, M.D., F.A.C.S. A native to Salt Lake City, Dr. Belnap has been a general surgeon in the Rocky Mountain area since 1981. He is regarded as a knowledgeable and accomplished technical surgeon by his peers. Dr. Belnap's interest in the problem of obesity began with his surgical residency in 1974. He received extensive training in obesity and gastric bypass surgery at the University of Minnesota and University of Utah-LDS Hospital programs. His experience with surgery for obesity approaches thirty years involving thousands of cases. His area of expertise not only includes obesity surgery, but also pancreatic bileduct and upper abdominal cancer. Dr. Legrand Belnap graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine medical school in 1973.. He received extensive training in obesity and gastric bypass surgery at the University of Minnesota and University of Utah-LDS Hospital programs.

Dr. Steven Simper, MD

Dr. Simper performed his first bariatric procedures in 1984 at Wilford Hall Medical Center, in Texas. Currently, he performs the gastric bypass, duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgery. He joined RMAP in 2001, and began performing the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass LGBP. Since 2008, he has developed his skill and expertise with the powerful Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch LBPD-DS. Dr. Steven Simper did his schooling from University of Utah School of Medicine and fellowship from Biloxi VAMC & Keesler USAF • Biloxi, Mississippi Fellowship in General Thoracic Surgery Fellowship and Pennsylvania Hospital • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fellowship in Vascular Surgery Fellowship

Dr. Steven Mintz, MD

Dr. Steven Mintz, MD is a general surgery specialist in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Mintz completed a residency at University Of Ut Med Center. He currently practices at Alpine General Surgery/Premier Plastic Surgery and is affiliated with LDS Hospital. He accepts multiple insurance plans. Dr. Mintz is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Steven Mintz did his schooling from U Of Tx Southwestern Med Sch At Dallas and graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities LDS Hospital and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Rodrick McKinlay, MD

Dr. Rod McKinlay, MD, is a bariatric surgeon practicing at St. Mark's Hospital, specializing in treating obesity, including weight loss surgery and bariatric procedures. Dr. McKinlay also explains how conditions like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and diabetes affect and influence obesity. Dr. McKinlay did his fellowship from University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center.

Dr. Jeffrey Eakin, MD

Dr. Jeffrey L. Eakin, MD is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal, bariatric and robotic surgery. He also has an interest in trauma surgery, and the management of the critically ill surgical patient. Dr. Eakin undergraduate degree is from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He obtained his medical doctorate at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. After medical school he completed a surgical residency in general and trauma surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. During his residency, he became very interested in bariatric surgery and surgical techniques which minimized the size of the patient's surgical incisions. Thus, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive, robotic and bariatric surgery at the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Dr. Daniel Cottam, MD

Dr. Cottam is the first surgeon in the United States to perform the single anastomosis loop duodenal switch, and along with Mitch Roslin of the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, he pioneered this procedure in the United States. This procedure has revolutionized the care of obesity and drastically reduced complication rates. Currently, he serves as a master consultant for Medtronic and teaches, lectures, and proctors surgeons from all over the world. Dr. Daniel Cottam complete his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. Afterwards, he returned to Texas to attend medical school at the University of Texas. His residency was completed at Nassau University Medical Center in Long Island, New York. While at the Nassau University Medical Center, Dr. Cottam developed an interest in bariatric surgery.

Dr. David Griffin, MD

Dr. Griffin, an Ocala native, is Fellowship Trained in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and Board Certified in General Surgery. Dr. Griffin offers both medically guided and surgical weight loss options that are tailored specifically to each individual. Dr. David Griffin, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Murray, UT. Dr. Griffin has more experience with Thoracic Surgical Procedures than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center.

Dr. Walter Medlin, MD

Dr. Walter Medlin grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He and wife Sarah met at Dartmouth College. He worked as a hospital orderly and phlebotomist, and graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine, where he did research in immunology, and completed training periods in Alaska and Pocatello, Idaho. Dr. Walter Medlin graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine medical school in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as LDS Hospital and Lone Peak Hospital.

Dr. Jennwood Chen, MD

Dr. Jennwood Chen Board certified general surgeon; Fellowship in minimally invasive bariatric, complex upper gastrointestinal surgery and endoscopy at Ohio State University. Assistant professor of Bariatric & Foregut surgery at the University of Utah. Dr. Jennwood Chen did his medical schooling from the Oregon Healthscience University/ School of Dentistry.

Dr. Ellen Morrow, MD

Dr. Ellen Morrow, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stanford University medical school in 2006. She is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics. Dr. Morrow completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and has significant experience in esophageal surgery and diagnosis of pathophysiology. She has performed a high volume of laparoscopic procedures for reflux, paraesophageal hernias, and achalasia. Dr. Morrow is certified in bariatric (weight loss) surgery, with experience in laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisions. Dr. Morrow performs foregut, bariatric, and general surgery at the University and Veteran’s Hospitals. Dr. Morrow provides patient-centered care. Her goal is to assist her patients in improving their health and their lives.