Ray Price
About Ray Price
Ray Price is a general surgeon with extensive experience in global health initiatives and surgical education. He has worked at Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah School of Medicine, contributing to various medical expeditions and receiving multiple awards for his service.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Ray Price has been serving as a General Surgeon at Intermountain Healthcare since 1994. His tenure spans 30 years, during which he has contributed to surgical practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. His role involves performing various surgical procedures and participating in patient care within the healthcare system.
Education and Expertise
Ray Price earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Harvard Medical School, completing his studies from 1983 to 1987. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from the University of Utah, studying from 1977 to 1983. His educational background supports his expertise in general surgery and public health.
Background
Ray Price has participated in and led medical and surgical expeditions across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. His involvement in global health initiatives reflects his commitment to improving surgical care in diverse settings. He has also served in leadership roles with the WHO Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care.
Achievements
Ray Price has received several notable awards, including the Presidential Friendship Medal from Mongolia and a Medal of Honor from the Minister of Health of Mongolia. He was also awarded the American College of Surgeons-Pfizer International Volunteerism Award. In 2019, he received the University of Utah Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing his contributions to the field.
Academic Roles at University of Utah
Ray Price currently holds multiple academic positions at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Since 2012, he has served as an Adjunct Associate Professor in Family and Preventive Medicine, Division of Public Health. In 2023, he became the Dr. Robert Dean Matheson Endowed Professor of Global Surgery in the Department of Surgery. He previously directed the Center for Global Surgery from 2015 to 2020.