Clinical Programs of the
Department of SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryFrom the time honored open heart surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting to innovative laser revascularization and minimally invasive procedures, our cardiothoracic surgery program offers state of the art surgical interventions to both adults and children. Emergency MedicineThe University of Utah Hospital Emergency Department is a fully approved Level 1 Trauma facility and tertiary referral center that is staffed by physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department has a census of over 33,000 patient visits annually and provides excellent care for acute emergencies in all subspecialties of medicine and surgery. Patients from all over Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho and western Colorado are referred to the emergency department for definitive medical care. General SurgeryThe Division of General Surgery offers a continuum of care for patients with a wide variety of general surgical problems. As a result of our clinical expertise and research programs patients receive a highly specialized assessment, the newest treatment modalities including clinical trials for new medications and emerging surgical techniques and coordinated follow-up of their care. Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery - Ear, Nose, and ThroatOtolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians. Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults. Pediatric SurgeryThe Division of Pediatric Surgery is a close knit group of 7 pediatric surgeons who specialize in general, thoracic, neonatal surgery and trauma. These surgeons are dedicated to providing the children of Utah and the Intermountain West with the very best in pediatric surgical research and clinical care. As University of Utah academic surgeons we are equally dedicated to clinical practice within Intermountain’s flagship children’s hospital, Primary Children’s Medical Center. Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryPlastic Surgery provides clinical care in a wide variety of clinical situations. Reconstructive surgery is one area where the plastic surgeons at the University of Utah specialize. Reconstructive surgery allows restoration of relatively normal anatomy and function. With surgical advances in other areas, previously untreatable conditions are now able to be resolved. Larger soft-tissue defects result from traumatic injuries and cancer excisions. Reconstructive techniques, using composite tissue flaps and microsurgical techniques have allowed reconstruction of these larger defects. Patients with previously untreatable tumors can now undergo successful surgical excision and very satisfactory reconstruction with autogenous or artificial materials. With the increased clinical activity at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the need for reconstructive procedures will become more pressing. UrologyUrology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Urologists are surgeons who are trained to diagnose, treat and manage patients with urological problems. This includes adrenal gland, kidney, ureteral, bladder, prostate, penis, urethral, testicular and vaginal disorders. Urology combines management of medical (non-surgical) problems such as urinary tract infections, and surgical problems such as the correction of congenital abnormalities and the surgical management of cancers. Urology/AndrologyAndrology is the study of male fertility and laboratory aspects of infertility diagnosis and treatments. Vascular SurgeryWe offer state-of-the-art treatment for virtually every vascular or circulatory problem including aneurysms, arterial blockages in the arms, neck (carotid artery), legs, and blood vessels that supply kidneys and intestines, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency, and dialysis difficulties. |
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