Ethan Tumarkin
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 18 reviews )

Ethan Tumarkin, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-585-7676
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  • Dr. Ethan Tumarkin, M.D. Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed medical school and internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and advanced echocardiography at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

    Prior to medical school he completed a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in polymer material chemistry where he focused on the development of microfluidic systems for the study of biological and chemical phenomenon.

    Dr. Tumarkin has a clinical interest in heart disease, with particular interests in the study and management of complex valvular heart disease, critical care cardiology, mechanical support, and advanced echocardiography.

    His research is focused in the area of imaging and hemodynamic medical device development

    Dr. Tumarkin is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiac CT, and Echocardiography.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
    National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography)
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Internal Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 18 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    September 15, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredibly knowledgeable, professional and engaging.

    August 16, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Really appreciated his approach, knowledge and willingness to explain things. It was a great experience. Thank you for having such wonderful doctors.

    July 04, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Tumarkin provided a relaxing, reassuring visit. He paid attention to detail and communicated in an empathetic way.That was appreciated.

    April 22, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Maximum respect

    October 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He explained the procedure I will have well. Respectful and understanding

  • Dr. Ethan Tumarkin, M.D. Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed medical school and internal medicine residency at the University of Toronto. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and advanced echocardiography at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

    Prior to medical school he completed a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in polymer material chemistry where he focused on the development of microfluidic systems for the study of biological and chemical phenomenon.

    Dr. Tumarkin has a clinical interest in heart disease, with particular interests in the study and management of complex valvular heart disease, critical care cardiology, mechanical support, and advanced echocardiography.

    His research is focused in the area of imaging and hemodynamic medical device development

    Dr. Tumarkin is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiac CT, and Echocardiography.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Cardiovascular Medicine
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
    National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography)
    Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Internal Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Advanced Echocardiography Level III - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Cardiovascular Disease - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency General Internal Medicine - University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Chemistry - University of Toronto Ph.D.
    Undergraduate Chemistry - York University B.Sc. (Hons)

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Oberdier MT, Li J, Ambinder DI, Suzuki M, Tumarkin E, Fink S, Neri L, Zhu X, Justice CN, Vanden Hoek TL, Halperin HR (2024). Survival and Neurologic Outcomes From Pharmacologic Peptide Administration During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Pulseless Electrical Activity. J Am Heart Assoc, 13(13), e9757. (Read full publication)
    2. Neri L, Oberdier MT, Augello A, Suzuki M, Tumarkin E, Jaipalli S, Geminiani GA, Halperin HR, Borghi C (2023). Algorithm for Mobile Platform-Based Real-Time QRS Detection. Sensors (Basel), 23(3). (Read full publication)
    3. Heendeniya A, Tumarkin E, Bogoch II (2019). HIV preexposure prophylaxis in Canadian primary care and community settings. Can Fam Physician, 65(4), 271-272. (Read full publication)
    4. Heendeniya A, Tumarkin E, Bogoch II (2019). Prophylaxie préexposition contre le VIH en soins de première ligne et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Can Fam Physician, 65(4), e145-e146. (Read full publication)
    5. Tumarkin E, Siedner MJ, Bogoch II (2019). HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). BMJ, 364, k4681. (Read full publication)
    6. Siedner MJ, Tumarkin E, Bogoch II (2018). HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). BMJ, 363, k4928. (Read full publication)
    7. Tumarkin E, Heendeniya A, Murphy P, Placido T, Tan DHS, Bogoch II (2018). Brief Report: HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis-in-Pocket ("PIP") for Individuals With Low-Frequency, High-Risk HIV Exposures. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, 78(1), 20-22. (Read full publication)
    8. Chau M, Abolhasani M, Thrien-Aubin H, Li Y, Wang Y, Velasco D, Tumarkin E, Ramachandran A, Kumacheva E (2014). Microfluidic generation of composite biopolymer microgels with tunable compositions and mechanical properties. Biomacromolecules, 15(7), 2419-25. (Read full publication)
    9. Wang Y, Tumarkin E, Velasco D, Abolhasani M, Lau W, Kumacheva E (2013). Exploring a direct injection method for microfluidic generation of polymer microgels. Lab Chip, 13(13), 2547-53. (Read full publication)
    10. Greener J, Tumarkin E, Debono M, Dicks AP, Kumacheva E (2012). Education: a microfluidic platform for university-level analytical chemistry laboratories. Lab Chip, 12(4), 696-701. (Read full publication)
    11. Greener J, Tumarkin E, Debono M, Kwan CH, Abolhasani M, Guenther A, Kumacheva E (2011). Development and applications of a microfluidic reactor with multiple analytical probes. Analyst, 137(2), 444-50. (Read full publication)
    12. Tumarkin E, Park JI, Nie Z, Kumacheva E (2011). Temperature mediated generation of armoured bubbles. Chem Commun (Camb), 47(47), 12712-4. (Read full publication)
    13. Tumarkin E, Nie Z, Park JI, Abolhasani M, Greener J, Sherwood-Lollar B, Gnther A, Kumacheva E (2011). Temperature-controlled 'breathing' of carbon dioxide bubbles. Lab Chip, 11(20), 3545-50. (Read full publication)
    14. Tumarkin E, Tzadu L, Csaszar E, Seo M, Zhang H, Lee A, Peerani R, Purpura K, Zandstra PW, Kumacheva E (2011). High-throughput combinatorial cell co-culture using microfluidics. Integr Biol (Camb), 3(6), 653-62. (Read full publication)
    15. Lee A, Andrade GF, Ahmed A, Souza ML, Coombs N, Tumarkin E, Liu K, Gordon R, Brolo AG, Kumacheva E (2011). Probing dynamic generation of hot-spots in self-assembled chains of gold nanorods by surface-enhanced Raman scattering. J Am Chem Soc, 133(19), 7563-70. (Read full publication)
    16. Kumachev A, Greener J, Tumarkin E, Eiser E, Zandstra PW, Kumacheva E (2010). High-throughput generation of hydrogel microbeads with varying elasticity for cell encapsulation. Biomaterials, 32(6), 1477-83. (Read full publication)
    17. Park JI, Tumarkin E, Kumacheva E (2009). Small, stable, and monodispersed bubbles encapsulated with biopolymers. Macromol Rapid Commun, 31(2), 222-7. (Read full publication)
    18. Zhang H, Tumarkin E, Peerani R, Nie Z, Sullan RM, Walker GC, Kumacheva E (2006). Microfluidic production of biopolymer microcapsules with controlled morphology. J Am Chem Soc, 128(37), 12205-10. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Neri L, Oberdier MT, van Abeelen KCJ, Menghini L, Tumarkin E, Tripathi H, Jaipalli S, Orro A, Paolocci N, Gallelli I, DallOlio M, Beker A, Carrick RT, Borghi C, Halperin HR (2023). Electrocardiogram Monitoring Wearable Devices and Artificial-Intelligence-Enabled Diagnostic Capabilities: A Review. [Review]. Sensors (Basel), 23(10). (Read full publication)
    2. Velasco D, Tumarkin E, Kumacheva E (2012). Microfluidic encapsulation of cells in polymer microgels. [Review]. Small, 8(11), 1633-42. (Read full publication)
    3. Tumarkin E, Kumacheva E (2009). Microfluidic generation of microgels from synthetic and natural polymers. [Review]. Chem Soc Rev, 38(8), 2161-8. (Read full publication)

    Letter

    1. Lam PW, Tumarkin E, Bogoch II (2017). Medical management of Salmonella enteritidis prosthetic valve endocarditis with multiple infectious foci. [Letter to the editor]. Infection, 46(3), 435-436. (Read full publication)