Nathan Guthrie Orgain

Nathan Guthrie Orgain, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

  • Dr. Orgain has a broad scope of anesthesia practice ranging from outpatient sport and orthopedic surgeries to complex oncologic and burn surgeries performed for critically ill patients. His particular interests include ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, pain control in the surgical period, and advanced airway management techniques. Having been a patient himself at the University of Utah Hospital, he brings a particular awareness of being in both the patient and physician roles. He practices at the University Hospital, University Orthopedic Center, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, and the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Health System.

    Specialties

  • Dr. Orgain has a broad scope of anesthesia practice ranging from outpatient sport and orthopedic surgeries to complex oncologic and burn surgeries performed for critically ill patients. His particular interests include ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, pain control in the surgical period, and advanced airway management techniques. Having been a patient himself at the University of Utah Hospital, he brings a particular awareness of being in both the patient and physician roles. He practices at the University Hospital, University Orthopedic Center, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, and the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Health System.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management - University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics Fellow
    Anesthesiology Program - University of Utah Chief Resident
    Residency Anesthesiology - University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics Resident
    Internal Medicine - University of Vermont / Fletcher Allen Health Care Intern
    Professional Medical University of Vermont College of Medicine M.D.
    Romance Language - University of Vermont B.A.

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