Sean D. Overton

Sean D. Overton serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah and holds concurrent positions at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center as an Anesthesiologist and Intensivist. He maintains significant administrative leadership as Vice Chair and Section Head of Critical Care Services, and Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).

His educational trajectory includes:

• B.S. in Health Sciences from Boise State University
• M.D. from St. Louis University
• General Surgery Internship at University of Utah School of Medicine
• Anesthesiology Residency at University of Utah School of Medicine
• Critical Care Fellowship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• MBA in Healthcare Administration from University of Colorado-Denver

Dr. Overton's clinical focus centers on advanced heart failure management and mechanical circulatory support systems, with particular expertise in ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program development and regional education initiatives. His medical education contributions include serving on the medical school applicant selection committee and delivering advanced critical care lectures to trainees. As CVICU Medical Director, he leads multidisciplinary teams providing post-cardiac surgery care and complex mechanical support interventions while advancing institutional ECMO capabilities.