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Dr. Joseph E. Tonna, MD, MS, FCCM, FACEP, is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He serves as Section Head of Cardiothoracic Critical Care and Associate Director of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Services, with previous experience as Medical Director of the Cardiovascular ICU where he continues clinical practice.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. in Biological Sciences with General Honors from University of Chicago
- M.D. from University of California, San Francisco
- Internship and Residency in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University
- Fellowship in Critical Care at University of Washington
- M.S. in Biostatistics/Clinical Research from University of Utah
Dr. Tonna's research focuses on clinical trials of rescue therapies in critically ill patients, with particular emphasis on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). His work has been funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His research examines various aspects of ECMO including patient outcomes, optimal management strategies, racial disparities in care, geospatial access to services, and cost-effectiveness of advanced circulatory support approaches.
His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on improving outcomes for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, with numerous contributions to understanding optimal ECMO protocols, risk prediction models, and management of complications. His work spans multiple high-impact journals including Critical Care Medicine, Circulation Heart Failure, and ASAIO Journal.
Professional recognitions include:
- Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM)
- Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP)
Dr. Tonna is board certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology (with subspecialty in Critical Care Medicine) and the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He has been instrumental in developing comprehensive emergency department extracorporeal membrane oxygenation programs and has contributed significantly to national guidelines through the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
