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R. Richard Rasmussen, MD, FACS
General Surgeon
Experience
Dr. Richard Rasmussen is a skilled general surgeon with a passion for improving patients’ lives through minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in procedures such as gallbladder removal, colon cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery for those struggling with lifelong obesity.
Originally from southern Idaho, he moved to Orem, Utah during high school, completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah. He completed his general surgery residency in Phoenix and has continued to advance his expertise in robotics and bariatric surgery throughout his career. Dr. Rasmussen is deeply committed to helping patients heal and thrive through surgical care that is as effective and gentle as possible.
Bio
Dr. Richard Rasmussen is a skilled general surgeon with a passion for improving patients’ lives through minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in procedures such as gallbladder removal, colon cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery for those struggling with lifelong obesity.
Originally from southern Idaho, he moved to Orem, Utah during high school, completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah. He completed his general surgery residency in Phoenix and has continued to advance his expertise in robotics and bariatric surgery throughout his career. Dr. Rasmussen is deeply committed to helping patients heal and thrive through surgical care that is as effective and gentle as possible.
Surgical Interests
- Robotic Surgery
- Bariatrics / Weight Loss Surgery
- Colorectal
- Adrenal Gland
Office Location
Hospital Affiliations
Education
- Bachelor of Science-Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1994
- Doctorate of Medicine-University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1998
- General Surgery Residency-Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, Phoenix, Arizona, 2003
Residency
- General Surgery Residency-Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency, Phoenix, Arizona, 2003
Certifications
Associations and Accreditations
- Board Certified General Surgery, American Board of Surgery-Certificate #49372, May 5, 2004
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons, Oct. 16, 2005
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- Fellow, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, 2011
Specialization
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Publications and Research
- The Effects of Platelet Activating Factor AcetylHydrolase in Murine Experimental
Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis. Robert S. Fujinami, Ph.D. University of Utah Department of Neurology
Utah's largest and most experienced general surgery practice
Opening Hours
- Monday-Thursday9am-5pm
- Friday9am-12pm
- Saturday-SundayClosed