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Dr. Steven Simper, MD

Dr. Steven Simper, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Steven Simper, MD is a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT. He is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Locations

Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians

Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians1160 E 3900 S Ste 4100 Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Simper is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Simper specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Vascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Simper's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Simper

3.9

67 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
66%
66%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cathy Mitchell – Oct 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
BRENDA ANDRUS in SALT LAKE CITY – Dec 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Salt Lake City, UT – Nov 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Haskell in Eagle Mountain Utah – Jul 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
john in utah – Sep 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Salt Lake City, UT – Aug 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia in eagle mountain – Apr 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Milt Buhrman in North Salt Lake, Utah – Feb 04, 2016
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care philosophy

It is the will and ambition of our patients who ultimately make their weight loss possible. Treating the Whole Person is a critical part of the care given to my patients.

biography

Dr. Simper performed his first bariatric procedures in 1984 at Wilford Hall Medical Center, in Texas. Currently, he performs the gastric bypass, duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional surgery.He joined RMAP in 2001, and began performing...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Keesler Usaf Medical Center|pennsylvania Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mark's Hospital

    1200 E 3900 S
    Salt Lake City, UT 84124
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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