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Nickolas R. Byrge

Nickolas R. Byrge, MD

General Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • Intermountain Medical Center
  • LDS Hospital

About Nickolas R. Byrge

About The Provider

Nick Byrge, MD, is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health’s Trauma and General Surgery in Murray, Utah. He supports patients across the Wasatch Front, performing surgeries to treat gallbladder disease, gallstones, appendicitis, breast cancer, and more.Dr. Byrge is interested in the breadth of general surgery from elective surgery to acute care surgery.

He received his undergraduate degree in biology and Spanish from the University of Utah. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Texas A&M System Health Science Center. He completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Utah. 

Outside the clinic, the Price, Utah native enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

Conditions Treated: 

  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gallstones
  • Appendicitis
  • Breast cancer
  • Inguinal hernia
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Incisional hernia
  • Parastomal hernia
  • Spigelian hernia
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Achalasia
  • Spleen disorders
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hereditary spherocytosis
  • ITP
  • Lipomas
  • Abscesses
  • Sebaceous cyst
  • Emergency general surgery

Procedures Performed: 

  • Cholecystectomy
  • Common bile duct exploration
  • Appendectomy
  • Colon resection
  • Abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Nissen Fundoplication
  • Toupet Fundoplication
  • Heller Myotomy
  • Dor fundoplication
  • Splenectomy
  • Incision and Drainage of abscesses
  • Complex open laparoscopic and DaVinci Robotic Surgery

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Locations

  1. Intermountain Medical Center Trauma Surgery Clinic
    • 5169 South Cottonwood Street, Suite 610, Murray, UT 84107
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  2. Intermountain Medical Center General Surgery Clinic
    • 5169 South Cottonwood Street, Bldg 2 Level 4, Suite 410, Murray, UT 84107
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Utah School of Medicine, Surgery (General Surgery), 2016
  • Medical School: Texas A&M University, 2010

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery, 2016

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

212 ratings, 21 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    Took the time to listen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. Byrge has always been honest, and explains things in a clear manner that doesn't require a degree to understand. He's by far the best Doctor I've worked with at Intermountain, and that's saying a lot; I've worked with some fantastic doctors there!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Very friendly and answered all our questions. Very confident.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Dr. BYRGE, was the I perfect, exact match, of the type of surgeon that i needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Everything was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    very pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Dr. Byrge explained everything in a way that we could understand. He took his time to go over options and gave us plenty of time to ask questions. He is an excellent doctor and I feel like he will take great care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Friendly speaking the way for me to understand he was totally awesome thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Thank you for your attention, I had a good experience, very attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Excellent attention and clarity when explaining

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Very caring physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Dr Byrge was very thorough in his explanation of what would happen and answered every question I asked in terms that I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I feel lucky to have him for my surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    My experience has been far more positive than I would have expected.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    He explained everything very well and I felt confident in his abilities to take care of my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    He explained everything in a way that I was able to understand. He listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr Byrge was very professional and gave me instructions and explanations that were easy to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/4/2025

    I would highly recommend him as a surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr. Byrge is Spanish speaking. Very helpful.