Amber D. Bledsoe

Amber D. Bledsoe is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah. She specializes in perioperative medicine, perioperative echocardiography, and quality improvement. Her clinical expertise includes board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the National Board of Echocardiography in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography.

• Education: MD from University of Colorado School of Medicine, BS in Biological Sciences from Montana State University
• Postgraduate Training: Residency and Chief Residency in Anesthesiology at University of Utah School of Medicine, Perioperative Echocardiography Fellowship

Dr. Bledsoe's research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, echocardiography, and the impact of exercise on vascular function. Her work explores autophagy, nitric oxide dynamics, and neuromuscular fatigue in cardiovascular contexts. She has contributed to publications in journals like J Physiol, Cardiovascular Research, and Anesthesiol Clin.

As Vice Chair of Inpatient and Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA) Services, she coordinates care across procedural teams. She also mentors early-career faculty through the University Coaching and Advancement Network (UCAN) and is training as an executive physician coach.