Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

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47 Years

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Your Trusted Bariatric Surgery Center in Salt Lake City

At Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians, we have dedicated over four decades to transforming lives through comprehensive weight loss solutions. Our board-certified bariatric surgeons and obesity medicine specialists collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including registered dietitians, social workers, and medical providers to create personalized, long-term plans tailored to each patient's unique medical needs and lifestyle. We offer advanced surgical options such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and SADI-S, alongside non-surgical medical weight loss programs featuring GLP-1 medications and nutritional counseling. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through free educational seminars, ongoing patient support, and a proven track record of resolving obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

With minimally invasive techniques and a focus on sustainable health improvements, we empower patients to achieve lasting weight loss and enhanced quality of life. Our team's extensive experience, combined with a patient-centered approach, ensures comprehensive care from initial consultation through post-operative follow-up. We maintain rigorous standards in both surgical precision and patient education, emphasizing transparency about risks, benefits, and realistic expectations. Our facility in Salt Lake City serves as a regional hub for bariatric excellence, offering both in-person and virtual resources to accommodate diverse patient needs.

Services

Gastric Bypass Surgery Sleeve Gastrectomy Duodenal Switch Sadi-S Surgery Revision Surgery Medical Weight Loss

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Year established: 1979

Highlights and features

Utah's choice for bariatric care since 1979
Personalized care plans tailored to medical needs
Board-certified bariatric surgeons with advanced training
Integrated team approach with dietitians and specialists
Free educational seminars with expert surgeons

What people say

Lasting weight loss Expert surgeons Personalized care Life-changing results Supportive team

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Services

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass creates a smaller stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine to promote lasting weight loss. This minimally invasive procedure reduces food intake while altering gut hormones to decrease hunger and improve metabolism. Patients typically experience significant improvements in obesity-related conditions like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

This procedure removes approximately 75% of the stomach to create a banana-shaped sleeve that limits food capacity. Hormonal changes from the reduced stomach volume promote satiety and metabolic improvements. Most patients leave the hospital the day after this laparoscopic procedure.

Duodenal Switch

Combining sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal bypass, this powerful metabolic procedure delivers maximum weight loss results. The dual approach restricts food intake while reducing calorie absorption through altered digestion pathways. Typically performed laparoscopically with one- or two-night hospital stays.

Medical Weight Loss

Supervised weight management combining prescription medications, nutritional counseling, and behavioral therapy. Led by nurse practitioners and obesity medicine specialists, this program offers alternatives like GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients preferring non-surgical approaches or preparing for surgery.

Revision Surgery

Corrective procedures address inadequate weight loss or complications from prior bariatric surgeries. Options include converting gastric bands to sleeve gastrectomy or enhancing existing procedures. Surgeons evaluate each case individually to determine the optimal revision strategy for improved outcomes.

People

Rodrick D. McKinlay

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. McKinlay specializes in advanced bariatric procedures with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. He leads surgical consultations and educational seminars, bringing decades of experience in weight loss surgery to patient care decisions.

Nicholas J. Paulk

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Paulk combines surgical expertise with obesity medicine specialization. He oversees patient evaluations and performs complex bariatric procedures while maintaining board certifications in surgical specialties related to weight loss treatment.

Douglas C. Greer

Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Greer contributes specialized knowledge in metabolic surgery and long-term weight management. His practice emphasizes comprehensive patient education and follow-up care to ensure sustainable health improvements through surgical interventions.

Questions

What bariatric surgery options are available?

We offer gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, SADI-S, and revision surgeries using minimally invasive techniques, plus non-surgical medical weight loss programs.

Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?

Candidates typically have BMI ≥40 or BMI ≥35 with obesity-related conditions. Our team evaluates medical history, previous weight loss attempts, and readiness for lifestyle changes.

What happens during the consultation process?

Initial consultations include health evaluations, insurance verification, and personalized treatment planning. Surgeons explain procedure details, risks, and expected outcomes.

Do you offer non-surgical weight loss options?

Yes, our medical weight loss program includes GLP-1 medications, nutritional counseling, and behavioral therapy under supervision of obesity medicine specialists.

How do I attend a free information seminar?

Register online for monthly virtual or in-person seminars where surgeons answer questions about procedures, insurance coverage, and surgical preparation requirements.

What support exists after surgery?

We provide comprehensive post-operative care including follow-up appointments, dietary guidance, support groups, and long-term monitoring to maintain weight loss success.

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Kimberly Hightower

Apr 25, 2022 Report

Outstanding experience since visit #1. They really care about you, clarify what to expect, provide lots of informational materials and classes to ensure you know what you are obligating yourself to. Dr. Greer was my surgeon, super nice, professional and caring. My surgery went extremely well, post op days were way better than I expected them to be. Today is day 5 and I am at work feeling great. I know there's more positivity coming for my journey and I cannot wait. Best decision ever! I highly recommend RMAP.

Matthew M.

Jan 03, 2022 Report

Called my insurance to make sure that it is good their and verified with their website takes it. Was told to take 2 hour seminar which I did. Only to be told sorry we take your insurance but we don't take it for that surgery. Very poor communication since some employees say they take it and some say they don't. Who wants the hassle.

Randi Foukas

Dec 14, 2021 Report

I just passed my one year mark and couldn't be more please with my results. I had the duodenal switch December 2020. Before surgery I weighed 249 and at my one year check up I was down to 157. Dr Paulk was my surgeon and was great. His staff has been great about answering any and all my questions.

Susie Torres

Sep 23, 2021 Report

I had gastric bypass surgery with Dr McKinlay on 7/29/2020 RMAP gave me the preparation I needed and followed me for a year to make sure that I had the resources needed and that my questions were answered. Now I am 100 pounds lighter. It is easier to shop for clothes and I no longer have high blood pressure. It is easier to move around.

McKenzie Nath

Jun 02, 2021 Report

I started my journey in January. Had my first visit in April & my claim was denied (as expected & communicated to me in the beginning) when I received a phone call from RMAP that I was denied Christina had no clue as to anything going on with my case and that this was to be expected and that we planned on appealing. She didn't read my notes before calling, I had to inform her of the plan. It wasn't until I said something, and she looked back.

I spoke with Kaitlyn days after and she assured me that Christina would help me with my appeal and that she was great at them. 2 weeks pass, I decide to reach out and Christina notifies me that "she doesn't do appeals for my insurance & the patient is supposed to." I've reached out 2-3 times, sat on hold for 30+ minutes. No communication. How does a patient file an appeal without any of the documentation the office holds?

I honestly don't even know where to begin. Frustrated is an understatement. At this point I'm ready to take my business elsewhere. Reading reviews I shouldn't be surprised apparently this is how they run their business. I just hoped for a different/better outcome.

Djok

Apr 04, 2021 Report

Surgery went great the only issue is I needed extra time off of work due to complications and they said one thing to my face saying don't worry we will work with you and then tells my short term disability people that I am fine to go back. The Farlay guy is the worse too I am never going back to this office again would not recommend if they have Farlay still working with them.

Danyell Burger Ewen Holistichomeremedy

Jan 17, 2021 Report

I had a sleeve gastrectomy in October. I chose Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians because they came recommended and they offered the most information and guidance pre surgery. Well before my first appointment I attended their information session and spoke to office staff who are extremely professional and helpful over the phone. I was private pay and out patient. I had my surgery at 7am and was home by 5pm. This surgery was life changing. I used Dr. Paulk.