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Nathan Richards, MD, General Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT

NathanRichardsMDFACS

General Surgery Salt Lake City, UT

Bariatric Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Senior Medical Director, Surgical Specialties Clinical Program, Intermountain Healthcare. Director of Robotics, Intermountain Healthcare. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine. Cofounder, Executive Director, Alliance for International Medicine (AIM)

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  • Office

    324 E 10th Ave
    Ste 100
    Salt Lake City, UT 84103
    Phone+1 801-408-7500

Summary

  • Dr. Nathan Richards is a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including LDS Hospital, LDS Hospital, and Intermountain Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and has been in practice 11 years. He specializes in pancreas, surgical oncology (other than breast), and minimally invasive surgery and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery and general / gastrointestinal surgery.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2012 - 2013
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 2006 - 2012
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2012
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Intermountain Study Followed Weight-Loss Surgery Patients up to 40 Years, Showed They Live Longer
    Intermountain Study Followed Weight-Loss Surgery Patients up to 40 Years, Showed They Live LongerFebruary 9th, 2023
  • Intermountain Health Study Shows Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Potentially Life-Saving
    Intermountain Health Study Shows Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Potentially Life-SavingFebruary 3rd, 2023
  • Effects of Post-Operative Nutritional Disorders Following Bariatric Surgery on Health Care Cost and Use
    Effects of Post-Operative Nutritional Disorders Following Bariatric Surgery on Health Care Cost and UseFebruary 24th, 2021
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