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Craig S. Cook, MD, FACS
General Surgeon
Experience
Dr. Craig Cook is a seasoned general surgeon with over 20 years of experience at Utah Surgical Associates. He grew up in Utah, attending Orem High School before earning his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University. He completed medical school at the University of Utah and pursued his surgical training at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Cook returned to Utah to join Utah Surgical Associates in 2003 and has since developed a broad surgical practice. He has a particular passion for trauma surgery and served as the trauma director for Utah Valley Hospital for approximately 15 years. Dr. Cook also enjoys a broad spectrum of general surgery, including challenging abdominal wall reconstruction, colon surgery and oncologic surgery. Dr. Cook is the board chair of Central Utah Surgical Center, where he performs many same-day surgeries. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, he is committed to helping his patients recover fully and enjoys practicing throughout Utah County.
Bio
Dr. Craig Cook is a seasoned general surgeon with over 20 years of experience at Utah Surgical Associates. He grew up in Utah, attending Orem High School before earning his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University. He completed medical school at the University of Utah and pursued his surgical training at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Cook returned to Utah to join Utah Surgical Associates in 2003 and has since developed a broad surgical practice. He has a particular passion for trauma surgery and served as the trauma director for Utah Valley Hospital for approximately 15 years. Dr. Cook also enjoys a broad spectrum of general surgery, including challenging abdominal wall reconstruction, colon surgery and oncologic surgery. Dr. Cook is the board chair of Central Utah Surgical Center, where he performs many same-day surgeries. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, he is committed to helping his patients recover fully and enjoys practicing throughout Utah County.
Surgical Interests
- Advanced Laparoscopy
- Trauma / Critical Care
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Wall and Chest Wall Reconstruction
Office Location
Hospital Affiliations
Education
- Bachelor of Science Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1994
- Medical Degree University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1998
Residency
- General Surgery Residency University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, 2003
Certifications
Associations and Accreditations
- Board Certification, American Board of Surgery, 2005
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2005
- Utah State Trauma Systems Advisory Committee (2011-present) & Chair (current)
- Executive Board & President (current), Utah Surgical Associates (2008-present)
- Partner, Utah Surgical Associates (2004-present)
- ATLS Director and Instructor (2011-present, 2006-present)
- Trauma Medical Director, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (2008-present)
- Chairman, Bylaws Committee, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (2005-2007)
- Cancer Liaison Physician, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (2006-2008)
- Quality Assurance Committee, Central Utah Surgical Center (2004-present)
Specialization
Languages
Utah's largest and most experienced general surgery practice
Opening Hours
- Monday-Thursday9am-5pm
- Friday9am-12pm
- Saturday-SundayClosed