Nathan D. Hatton

Nathan D. Hatton, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, and Critical Care Medicine. He oversees the four-year pulmonary curriculum for medical students and co-directs the Pulmonary Hypertension Dyspnea Center.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Biology, Hanover College
  • M.A. in Physiology and Biophysics, Indiana University
  • M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine
  • Internal Medicine Internship, Residency, and Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship, University of Utah

His research focuses on pulmonary hypertension, critical care protocols, and respiratory failure mechanisms. Recent work includes a novel SARS-CoV-2 study analyzing biological pathways affecting patient outcomes and sample collection techniques for viral analysis.

The 2020-2022 publications highlight his expertise in pulmonary vascular diseases, COVID-19 treatment innovations, and medical education. Key subfields include SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, right ventricle-pulmonary artery coupling, and clinical trial design.

• Clinical Leadership:
  • Co-Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Dyspnea Center (2020-present)
  • Pulmonary Core Educator, University of Utah Medical School (2020-present)
  • Associate Medical Director, Medical Intensive Care Unit (2012-2017)