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Shaun M. Chatelain
( out of 175 reviews )

Shaun M. Chatelain, DO

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Geriatric Care Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2628

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000
  • Shaun Chatelain, DO, is a geriatrician in the Sugarhouse Health Center and Madsen Health Center Geriatrics clinics. As a geriatrician he loves taking care of older patients and learning from them. He has a particular interest in bone health and preventing/treating osteoporosis. He also has an appreciation for geriatric behavioral health and de-prescribing in the setting of polypharmacy.

    Originally from snowy Utah, Shaun studied osteopathic medicine at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2014. He then went on to Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After finishing residency, he completed a fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Chatelain attended The Utah State University and majored in biological engineering prior to medical school. He is an avid supporter of Utah State athletics, in particular, Aggie basketball. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and fly fishing and spending time with his wife, toddler and Pomeranian.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 175 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 18, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    HE GENUINELY CARES ABOUT YOU!!!! I AM THANKFUL FOR HIM!!!!! HE IS KIND AND REALLY KNOW S EVERYTHING!!!!!

    June 15, 2025
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He always hears me out even when I feel I'm asking the ridiculous question. Never rushes me.

    June 14, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Great!

    June 14, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Very nice and highly appreciated as well as recommended.

    June 14, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Chatelain is always nice to seee. He is really interestd that my well beng be cared for. He discused all my health problems.

    June 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    he is fabulous!!!

    June 13, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I find Dr. Chatelain to be friendly and willing to listen and respond to and respond to my concerns.

    June 01, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Chatelain is always very helpful and polite. He is very well informed and answers all of my questions. I am a retired physician and I am very happy with the care he provides.

    May 30, 2025
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Chatelain treated me with care and compassion and listened carefully to my concerns, He provided helpful solutions to my expressed concerns.

  • Shaun Chatelain, DO, is a geriatrician in the Sugarhouse Health Center and Madsen Health Center Geriatrics clinics. As a geriatrician he loves taking care of older patients and learning from them. He has a particular interest in bone health and preventing/treating osteoporosis. He also has an appreciation for geriatric behavioral health and de-prescribing in the setting of polypharmacy.

    Originally from snowy Utah, Shaun studied osteopathic medicine at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2014. He then went on to Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After finishing residency, he completed a fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Chatelain attended The Utah State University and majored in biological engineering prior to medical school. He is an avid supporter of Utah State athletics, in particular, Aggie basketball. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and fly fishing and spending time with his wife, toddler and Pomeranian.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Arizona Resident
    Professional Medical Osteopathic Medicine - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University D.O.
    Undergraduate Major: Biological Engineering, Minor: Chemistry - Utah State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Lotun K, Truong HT, Cha KC, Alsakka H, Gianotto-Oliveira R, Smith N, Rao P, Bien T, Chatelain S, Kern MC, Hsu CH, Zuercher M, Kern KB (2019). Cardiac Arrest in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: Combining Mechanical Chest Compressions and Percutaneous LV Assistance. JACC Cardiovasc Interv, 12(18), 1840-1849. (Read full article)
    2. Chatelain S, Comp RA, Grace RR, Sabbath AM (2015). Cardiomyopathy induced by pulmonary sequestration in a 50-year-old man. Tex Heart Inst J, 42(1), 63-5. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Lee JKMendoza DM, Chatelain SM, Weygint AM (). Geriatrics: Safe Medication Use in Older Adults. In: Chisholm-Burns MA, Wells BG, Schwinghammer TL, et al, eds. Pharmacotherapy: Principles and Practice, 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc; anticipated publication in 2025. Accepted Dec 2023, in Press. New York: McGraw-Hill.
    2. Lee JK, Mendoza DM, Chatelain SM (2021). Geriatrics: Safe Medication Use in Older Adults. In Pharmacotherapy: Principles and Practice (6th, pp. 3-14). New York: McGraw-Hill.

    Abstract

    1. Huu Tam Truong, Kyoungchul Cha, Renan Oliveira, Nicole Smith, Tyler Bien, Prashant Rao, Shaun Chatelain, Matthew Kern, Kapildeo Lotun and Karl B Kern (2018). Mechanical Chest Compressions or Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Devices Improve Survival in Cardiac Arrest in the Cath Lab [Abstract].

    Other

    1. Lee JK, Chatelain S (2023). Depression in older adults – Pharmacotherapy. Elder Care: A Resource for Interprofessional Providers. https://www.uofazcenteronaging.com/care-sheet/providers/depression-older-adults-pharmacotherapy: The University of Arizona.
    2. Chatelain S (2023). Preoperative Assessment of Older Adults. Elder Care: A Resource for Interprofessional Providers. https://www.uofazcenteronaging.com/care-sheet/providers/preoperative-assessment-older-adults: The University of Arizona.