
Highlights
Languages
- English
- Spanish
About Juan M Sarmiento
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Associate Professor
Year Started Practicing
2002
About the Provider
Dr. Sarmiento's innovative treatments include a minimally-invasive approach to liver surgery (the only one in the state and one of very few in the country) and laparoscopic surgery of the pancreas. With Dr. Edward Lin, Dr. Sarmiento developed unique techniques for laparoscopic-assisted formal liver resections, such as the performance of laparoscopic hepatectomy through incisions that are much smaller than those of a standard open procedure. Originally from Colombia, Dr. Sarmiento came to the U.S. in 1995 for further surgical training at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, where he joined the faculty once his training was completed.
Dr. Sarmiento and his team are conducting clinical research related to several aspects of hepatopancreatic biliary surgery, including the coagulation consequences of major liver resection, the endocrine implications of partial pancreatic resection in nondiabetic patients, and simplified clinical pathways for complex pancreatic resections like the Whipple procedure.
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Hepatopancreatobiliary Association
- American Medical Association
- Pancreas Club
- Priestly Surgical Society
- Surgical Society of Alimentary Tract
Interpretive Services
Awards
- A. Hamblin Letton Lecture Keynote Speaker, 2017 Southeastern Surgical Congress Annual Meeting
- Distinguished Poster: Laparoscopic Resection of the Liver, SAGES 2005 Annual Meeting
- History of Medicine Fellowship, Southern Surgical Afssociation, December 2005
- Surgical Fellow Teacher of the Year, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, June 2001
- Karee D. Nygaard Award, Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Sciences Research, Department of Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, 1999
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
Locations
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-3712
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2002
- Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2000
- Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1998
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Surgery, 1996
- Internship: Universidad del Valle, General Surgery, 1993
- Medical Education: Universidad del Valle - Columbia, MD, 1987
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2001
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
334 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Dr Sarmiento is caring, empathetic and patient. Very professional. Can't say enough good things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
She listened to me and took me and my husband's concerns into consideration.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Keane and Dr. Sarmiento were very knowledgeable and definitely had reviewed my file. They explained the diagnosis very clearly and discussed the ramifications of my treatment. They both were extremely polite and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Everything excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Very good e
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Very pleasant and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
We are very pleased with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Sarmiento and his team are just wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
The doctor was very good explaining to us the options for the treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Sarmiento was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Loved Dr. Sarmiento and his resident. Wonderful, professional, compassionate, funny.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Provider seen concerned but in a hurry, also really didn't explain a little more about doing a surgery And if he feel im strong enough for a surgery rught now. The other team didn't feel I was strong enough at this time. Didn't show concern about if this draining substance should be this color or clear and why its getting thicker in the line , im worried about it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. S thoroughly explained my results and upcoming procedure as well as any concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Sarmiento is always professional and caring. Excellent bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Professional and compassionate team. Very artistic as well. I was able to follow along and understand the surgery, it's risks and rewards.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Couldn't have been more thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Excellent Physician with personal human touch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Comprehensive, compassionat and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
All good !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
I truly felt valued and supported; they both took the time to listen to my concerns and offered thoughtful solutions for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Dr Sarmionto is caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr. Had a lot of experience in his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr Samieto is the best specialist. He treated me very well and healed my liver problem. I'm forever thankful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Very knowledgeable and showed care and concern for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Dr. Sarmiento was very knowledgeable and explained things in laymans terms so I could understand and follow tge discussion easily.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr Sarmiento and staff was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
All very compassionate people and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Absolutely would recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
I am so blessed to have the best, Dr. Sarmiento and his assistant PA Dr. Blair are amazing, caring, interested in me as a patient and a person, forever thankful for how I am treated and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
If I ever in a position to offer my opinion I would definitely do so. Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
He is the most wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Excellent care from treatments to surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr. Sarmiento was the best Dr I've seen in my 42 years. He made everything cleat and was very helpful. He's the only Dr within my driving range and I only hope that charity care approves me so that I can continue to work with Dr. Sarmiento to get better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Dr. Sarmiento very kind concerned and good at answering questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
First time meeting very please with help and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr Sarmiento was gentle, soft spoken and direct with questions and responses to addressing my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Excellent Care Team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Good explanations of results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
I left fully informed and completely confident in my understanding of the diagnosis and treatment/observation plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
I don't know how my care could have been better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Everyone was kind courteous and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Dr Saremento and his team are the best !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very caring, thoroughly explained lab results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2024
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
They were very informative and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Very personable, knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr. Sarmiento is an excellent physican / surgeon and a caring and compassionate gentleman
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
They just dismissed me with no assistance getting to plan B
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
In light of the considerable pain I'm experiencing post-op, I would have appreciated more than an incision check. The first Dr that came in did order bloodwork and listened to my concerns. Dr. Sarmiento came In next, didn't even look at the Incision and said everything is fine - maybe spent a total of one minute with me. I left wondering if I was just being a baby and, if everything was attached properly and holding. I understand that this surgery is probably routine for Dr. Sarmiento but it wasn't for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
For sure dr Sarmiento was best
