Shaun M. Chatelain

Shaun M. Chatelain, DO, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, providing specialized geriatric care at Sugarhouse Health Center and Madsen Health Center clinics in Salt Lake City.

His academic training includes:

• Undergraduate: B.S. in Biological Engineering (minor in Chemistry) from Utah State University
• Medical Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency: Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona
• Fellowship: Geriatrics at the University of Utah

Dr. Chatelain's clinical expertise centers on geriatric medicine with specialized focus on bone health and osteoporosis management, geriatric behavioral health, and deprescribing strategies for polypharmacy. His patient-centered approach emphasizes learning from older adults while optimizing medication regimens to enhance quality of life.

His scholarly work (2015-2025) demonstrates consistent contributions to geriatric pharmacotherapy, with recurring themes in medication safety, preoperative assessment for elderly patients, and depression management. Notably, his textbook chapters in Pharmacotherapy: Principles and Practice have established him as a thought leader in evidence-based geriatric care protocols.