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Board Certification
American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)National Board of Medical ExaminersPatient Rating
4.8 /5( out of 152 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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May 12, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERIÕm glad I found Dr Volkmann he explains everything you need to know and your options very pleasant demeanor and heÕs someone you trust
May 07, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is a sweet and caring man.
May 05, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Volckmann is an amazing doctor!
April 27, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Volckmann was very patient with an our questions and concerns. He took time to explain our options and the why behind those options. This was out first visit, and felt very confident in his explanations and confidence with our situation.
April 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERStaff is so accommodating, I would trust Dr. Volkman to do anything. His surgery student was amazing. It was an awesome experience.
April 20, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERGreat at explaining my problem and what my options for treatment were available.
January 23, 2025SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent bedside manner!
December 19, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERHe is amazing and his staff rocks!
December 09, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERVery easy to communicate with.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)National Board of Medical ExaminersEducation history
Fellowship Clinical Assistant Professorship in Minimally Invasive Surgery - The Ohio State ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Medical Center, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow Research Fellow Minimally Invasive Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Research Fellow Residency General Surgery - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Resident Professional Medical Medicine - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of North Carolina School of Medicine M.D. Undergraduate Biology - concentration in Chemistry; Minor in Business Administration - ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Khouri A, Martinez P, Kieffer M, Volckmann E, Chen J, Morrow E, Turner N, Ibele A (2022). Repairing small type I hiatal hernias at the time of RYGB is not necessary to achieve resolution of reflux symptoms. Surg Endosc, 37(6), 4910-4916. ()
- Chen J, Razzouk J, Martinez P, Kohler R, Morrow E, Ibele A, Volckmann E (2022). The utility of endoscopy prior to bariatric surgery: an 11-year retrospective analysis of 885 patients. Surg Endosc, 37(4), 3127-3135. ()
- McGarrity LA, Terrill AL, Martinez PL, Ibele AR, Morrow EH, Volckmann ET, Smith TW (2022). The Role of Resilience in Psychological ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Among Bariatric Surgery Patients. Obes Surg, 32(3), 792-800. ()
- Kindel TL, Ganga RR, Baker JW, Noria SF, Jones DB, Omotosho P, Volckmann ET, Williams NN, Telem DA, Petrick AT, Gould JC, ASMBS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee (2021). American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Preoperative Care Pathway for Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 17(9), 1529-1540. ()
- Martinez PL, McGarrity LA, Turner NA, Volckmann ET, Kohler RM, Morrow EH, Ibele AR (2021). Self-Pay Payer Status Predicts Long-Term Loss to Follow-Up After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 31(4), 1590-1596. ()
- Morrow E, Chang JW, Biber J, Miller M, McGarrity L, Glasgow R, Volckmann E, Ibele A, Brooke B (2020). Prospective Collection of PROMIS Physical Function Measure Demonstrates Significant Improvement After Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg, 30(5), 1898-1903. ()
- Sullivan S, Swain J, Woodman G, Edmundowicz S, Hassanein T, Shayani V, Fang JC, Noar M, Eid G, English WJ, Tariq N, Larsen M, Jonnalagadda SS, Riff DS, Ponce J, Early D, Volckmann E, Ibele AR, Spann MD, Krishnan K, Bucobo JC, Pryor A (2018). Randomized sham-controlled trial of the 6-month swallowable gas-filled intragastric balloon system for weight loss. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 14(12), 1876-1889. ()
- Chen J, Miller M, Ibele A, Morrow E, Glasgow R, Volckmann E (2018). Dual Ring Wound Protector Reduces Circular Stapler Related Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg, 28(10), 3352-3359. ()
- Shah NR, Mikami DJ, Cook C, Manilchuk A, Hodges C, Memark VR, Volckmann ET, Hall CR, Steinberg S, Needleman B, Hazey JW, Melvin WS, Narula VK (2011). A comparison of outcomes between open and laparoscopic surgical repair of recurrent inguinal hernias. Surg Endosc, 25(7), 2330-7. ()
- Volckmann ET, Hungness ES, Soper NJ, Swanstrom LL (2009). Surgeon perceptions of Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES). J Gastrointest Surg, 13(8), 1401-10. ()
- Swanstrom LL, Volckmann E, Hungness E, Soper NJ (2009). Patient attitudes and expectations regarding natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery. Surg Endosc, 23(7), 1519-25. ()
Abstract
- Auyang ED, Vaziri K, Volckmann E, Martin JA, Soper NJ, Hungness ES (2008). NOTES: cadaveric rendezvous hybrid small bowel resection. [Abstract]. Surg Endosc, 22(10), 2277-8. ()
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