Christine M. Warrick

Christine M. Warrick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah, specializing in obstetric anesthesiology. She serves as Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Medical Director of Labor and Delivery for Anesthesia, overseeing ~5,000 deliveries annually and contributing to the University of Utah’s recognition as a Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Center of Excellence for two cycles.

• Medical Degree: University of Colorado School of Medicine (2013)
• Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Utah
• Fellowship: Obstetric Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital under Harvard Medical School
• Board Certifications: American Board of Anesthesiology, National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative TEE)

Her research focuses on maternal and women's health, placenta accreta spectrum disorders, and high-risk obstetric anesthesia. She established a specialized clinic at the University of Utah to enhance peri-partum care for pregnant patients undergoing surgery or procedures. Her academic contributions include leadership roles in fetal surgery committees and publications addressing transfusion protocols, airway management, and pharmacokinetics in obstetric and surgical contexts.

Dr. Warrick’s publications highlight expertise in obstetric anesthesia, placenta accreta management, and perioperative care. Key themes include transfusion optimization, advanced airway techniques, and pharmacologic interventions in surgical settings. She has held leadership roles in institutional committees for fetal surgery and placenta accreta spectrum disorders.

Dr. Warrick’s clinical and administrative leadership includes directing obstetric anesthesia services and improving labor and delivery safety standards. She has served as principal or co-author on studies spanning maternal hemodynamic management, regional anesthesia, and multidisciplinary care protocols.