Nathan D. Hatton,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Nathan D. Hatton, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School Of Medicine. He grew up in a small Indiana community before completing his undergraduate education at Hanover College. He subsequently attended Indiana University where he obtained a masters degree in physiology and biophysics prior to attending medical school. He received his medical degree from Indiana University prior to moving to Utah for his training in Internal Medicine at University Of Utah. He completed a Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. Upon completion of his fellowship he joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2009.
He currently serves as the Associate Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital. His current hospital based responsibilities include attending in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital and focusing on housestaff and nursing education. His outpatient clinical care focuses on general pulmonary diseases along with patients with pulmonary hypertension. He is also very active in the University of Utah’s systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) clinic and the associated auto-immune lung diseases. He also directs the second year medical student pulmonary medicine curriculum.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2000
Cardiovascular Center
801-585-7676
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pulmonary |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.0/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
great!
UofU Patient
January 13, 2020
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
one of the best appointment I've ever had.
UofU Patient
December 20, 2019
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
Overall, good experience. Much better than expected as I really don't like appointments. Care was exceptional and attentiveness was better than could be expected.
UofU Patient
April 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Both the doctor and nurse practitioner were great and explained in great detail what my condition entailed. They answered all my doubts and questions.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
we still have not diagnosed the problem so complete explanations are still forthcoming
UofU Patient
March 27, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I feel that they cared about my situation and genuinely concerned with getting me any help they can.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Hatton and Jennylan showed concern about tests results, arranged hospitalization, visited me to make sure I understood what was going on. Could not ask for better people to explain my condition and offer treatment options.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Thankful they release lab reports with comments as soon as they get and review them. Wish they would release visit notes sooner. Very good doctor, and Jennalyn is fabulous!
UofU Patient
February 10, 2018
Dr. Hatten was very friendly and helpful.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2018
I personally feel that Jennalyn should get more recognition. She has really helped me over the years. Dr. Hatton is also very helpful.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
The doctor, assistant and pharmacy Tech all were very informative. I received help with one medication that was quite costly and they were able to help find a way to get in more cost effective. Thank you all!
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
Most informative appointment since diagnosis with this disorder.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2018
dr Hattin is a great dr. also pleasant but he doesn't stick to schedules. you go early, they will not get you in until your time but they don't get you in on time. either not at all or hour past scheduled time.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2018
I felt listened to and felt the doctors spent all the time needed to discuss my medical issues.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2017
Dr Hatton is the best
UofU Patient
November 01, 2017
Dr. Hatton is superb. He and I had a great physiological conversation about my condition. He is a very concerned and caring physician. Make sure you KEEP HIM!!
UofU Patient
October 31, 2017
Dr Hatton and Jennalyn are wonderful to work with! They both take time to listen to my concerns and collaborate a plan.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2017
Very thorough.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2017
I have received excelent care from Dr. Hatton & his team. I have compete confidence in them.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2017
dr Hatton and Jena Lynn are the best
UofU Patient
August 28, 2017
I would recommend Dr. Hatton and Jennalynn to ANYONE with PAH. This is a diagnosis that often gets missed or misdiagnosed and I wish all the patient's who suffer from it could be as fortunate as I am to have such a great care team. I come armed with questions and both of the providers are very good about taking time to fully address my concerns and thoughts.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2017
I felt happy. Dr Hatton and Jenalyn answered all my questions with kindness. On the way out of the hospital I felt I had been with friends. I felt happy even though my condition had not dramatically improved and surgery was the next recommended step.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2017
Dr Hatton and Mayeio are excellent!!
UofU Patient
May 12, 2017
Dr Hattan and Jen are Awesome
UofU Patient
May 08, 2017
Dr. Hatton is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He never rushes through an appointment, always answers my questions and concerns, very easy to talk to and relaxed. The best.
UofU Patient
April 04, 2017
Good
UofU Patient
March 28, 2017
Excellent
UofU Patient
March 27, 2017
Dr. ands Assistant are knowledgeable, honest, and responsive to questions. I like their approach to treating COPD and appreciate their realistic attitude toward treatment of this condition
UofU Patient
February 19, 2017
Would have like more information about the amount of oxygen I was being put on. This totally takes away my freedom and has created problems with knowing how to even deal with getting to my medical appointments. I did not have a clue that they were putting me on 6 litres 24 hours a day.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2017
Dr Hatten walked in after 90 minutes and wantedto know what he coud do for
UofU Patient
January 26, 2017
I have never been treated so well, by any other provider other than Karla Adams in Blackfoot.
UofU Patient
December 31, 2016
The amount of information given was overwhelming. Fortunately, I was given written material: the visit notes, a large book, and three pamphlets. All I have since reviewed. I am still reading the book. I am grateful for the explanations of my condition, the test, and the plan going forward. I am grateful for the time and patience Dr Hatton and his staff devoted to educate me and my husband about my medical condition. My husband commented later that as soon as Dr Hatton started talking to us that he knew I would be getting quality medical care. We want to thank you and your staff for your expertise and the kindness that you use to provide quality medical care.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2016
I would recommend Dr. Hatton to patients with the explanation that the support structure is disorganized. He was great during my appointment, but it has been follow through by clinical staff after the appointment that has been a significant problem. I have had to make numerous phone calls to find out why orders and prescriptions were not sent and to re-request them, some requests taking up to a week for a simple fax to get sent to the durable medical equipment provider. I am a medical provider , and this concerns me for patients who are not savvy about the medical field who don't already know what should be getting done.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2016
All of you have been Great
UofU Patient
December 11, 2016
Dr. Hatton. Felt he could be trusted and was pleasant to work with.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2016
excellent care/concern about me. Outstanding communications.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2016
too much to type, not impressed, he has a lot to learn - arrogant comes to mind. I have expressed my concerns to the Pulm doc & DPN I saw 8/19 besides the referring soecialist- all at the U
UofU Patient
August 23, 2016
Outstanding doctor. I had his attention 100%. He address all my concerns and I left the clinic grateful to have Dr. Hatton as my doctor.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2016
Dr. Hatton is fabulous! He is very personable and listens with concern and empathy. I have and will continue to refer people to him!
UofU Patient
July 16, 2016
Dr Hatton and staff explained tests. and treatment very throughly. I appreciate that:
UofU Patient
May 23, 2016
no bad all good
UofU Patient
May 22, 2016
After reading past patient comments, I decided to make the appt. with Dr. Hatton. It was a very good decision. I felt very comfortable with him and the time spent showed a very caring medical Doctor. An added plus was his early time in the Midwest - where I, too, had lived several years ago.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2016
Dr Hatton was the best I've visited. He took the time to explain tests and answer question.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2016
This department offers drinks and lets me use their portable oxygen tank
UofU Patient
May 03, 2016
good
UofU Patient
May 02, 2016
Out of all the hospitals and clinics I have been to. Yours is by far the best in all categories.
UofU Patient
April 21, 2016
So appreciate the explanation Dr. Hatton gave.
UofU Patient
April 09, 2016
Dr. Hatton is a very caring physician. He always takes time to listen, explains options, and includes my wishes in the plan of care.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2016
I really appreciate the time both the pharmacist and physician took to understand the problems I have had over the past several weeks.
UofU Patient
February 29, 2016
Dr. Hatton is great!
UofU Patient
February 25, 2016
He shows me my xrays and actually talks to me.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2016
Dr. Hattan is great. He is really trying to get to the bottom of what is wrong
UofU Patient
February 01, 2016
so grateful the providers took the time to review the medical records we had sent prior to my visit - it saved a great deal of time and energy ! They found issues that other MDs had missed which completely changes the treatment plan for me.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2016
Dr. Hatton was wonderful. We felt confident that anything that can be done to improve my husbands health problems will be done.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2016
Dr. Hatton and Jennalyn Are the best!!! I am at the end of my life and they care. they have made calls to family members to help them understand my circumstances. They have called me between visits just to check on me. Very compassionate
UofU Patient
December 16, 2015
this was a transition form Elizabeth Carr who left to this new to us provider and swe think that went well
UofU Patient
September 16, 2015
nathan Hatton is a great doctor, direct an d clear, good-humored, an excellent and patient listener.
UofU Patient
August 31, 2015
I was showed my exrays and blood test results and results were explained! The only question I have is my Lipase tesr for pancreatic juices was low" Is there anything I can do for this?
UofU Patient
August 28, 2015
Dr Hatton goes above and beyond to see my concerns and questions are answered. He is very caring
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
Not sure when I should return to see this provider,
UofU Patient
July 02, 2015
dr hattian and dr dodson are the best so caring and get to the problem of things
UofU Patient
June 16, 2015
Dr Hatton is incredible. He has always taken time to make sure my needs are met but giving me the best care.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2015
Dr. Hatton has been my pulmonologist for several years, and has guided me through the disease process with great compassion. he is direct, kind, and blessedly humorous. My illness has been somewhat intractable, but he has helped me make the best of it. I appreciate his honesty, and he never over-reaches-- he is a realist without being a bummer.
UofU Patient
April 13, 2015
Nate Hatton was great helping me with my concerns
UofU Patient
March 30, 2015
He is always informative and answers all our questions!
UofU Patient
March 28, 2015
Dr. Hatton was excellent and we spoke on a true physiological level regarding my PAH.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2015
Dr. Hatton listens with intense attention. I feel I could tell him anything, ask him anything about my condition, and he would answer completely and sensitively. He truly gives care. When I leave the office, I feel so much better, although my condition is chronic and complicated. I feel that he treats me as a whole person, not just a damaged respiratory system.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2015
Dr. Hatton is great. We always feel listened to and he addresses our concerns.
UofU Patient
November 30, 2014
I trust not only Dr. Hatton, but also my entire team of doctors at the U of U Dr. Kevin Whitehead my cardiologist for many many years, Dr. Green and their teams and radiology teams that conduct tests and even my neurosurgeon Dr. Hood and my doctor that gave me the injection in my back Dr. Goldstein. are all very concerned about my health conditions and do what they can to ease a body that thinks it is 90 and aches and hurts every days no matter what I do.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2014
good everything was explained well also they took there time no rush at all
UofU Patient
April 29, 2013
I have recommended them to other people with the same problem that I have. Thanks for great care.
UofU Patient
April 22, 2013
Very courteous and friendly, was also great at explaining every little detail on every question I had.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2013
My Dr., Dr. Hatton is awsome
UofU Patient
June 25, 2012
I am more than impressed with Dr. Hatton, He is the third Doctor I have discussed this specific issue with and he is the first one to actually diagnos my issue in a way I am pleased with that makes sense. Dr. Hatton resolved to not give me one of the medications he wanted to due to my request at not wanting to have multiple medications that I have to take. I have already recommended him and will continue to do so. :)
UofU Patient
April 20, 2012
I was overwhelmed with the amount of care for my health. Made me feel really good.
UofU Patient
March 30, 2012
Dr. Hatton made my various lung conditions clear to me and to my husband for the first time, although I've had breathing difficulty for decades. We are so grateful for the time Dr. Hatton took to explain what's going on, his examples and illustrations, his obvious interest and skill. And we both appreciated his humor.
Nathan D. Hatton, M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School Of Medicine. He grew up in a small Indiana community before completing his undergraduate education at Hanover College. He subsequently attended Indiana University where he obtained a masters degree in physiology and biophysics prior to attending medical school. He received his medical degree from Indiana University prior to moving to Utah for his training in Internal Medicine at University Of Utah. He completed a Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. Upon completion of his fellowship he joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2009.
He currently serves as the Associate Medical Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital. His current hospital based responsibilities include attending in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital and focusing on housestaff and nursing education. His outpatient clinical care focuses on general pulmonary diseases along with patients with pulmonary hypertension. He is also very active in the University of Utah’s systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) clinic and the associated auto-immune lung diseases. He also directs the second year medical student pulmonary medicine curriculum.
Academic Locations
University Hospital
801-581-7806
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Pulmonary |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Pulmonary Disease) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | Indiana University School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Graduate Training | Indiana University Physiology M.A. |
| Undergraduate | Hanover College Biology B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Edholm K, Lapp K, Kukhareva P, Hopkins C, Hatton ND, Gebhart B, Nyman H, Signor E, Davis M, Kawamoto K, Johnson SA (2020). Reducing Diabetic Ketoacidosis Intensive Care Unit Admissions Through an Electronic Health Record-Driven, Standardized Care Pathway. (Epub ahead of print) J Healthc Qual.
- Jin N, Hatton N, Swartz DR, Xia Xl, Harrington MA, Larsen SH, Rhoades RA (2000). Hypoxia activates jun-N-terminal kinase, extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase, and p38 kinase in pulmonary arteries. Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol, 23(5), 593-601.