Stephen H. Sams
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Stephen H. Sams, MD, FASA

Languages spoken: English

  • Dr. Stephen H. Sams is currently an Associate Professor in the clinical track in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah. Dr. Sams received his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in biological anthropology from the University of Michigan. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He then completed his residency training in Anesthesiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. After residency Dr. Sams completed a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at The Ohio State University followed by another fellowship in Perioperative Echocardiography at the University of Utah. After completion of his fellowship he was appointed to the clinical faculty.

    Dr. Sams splits his time clinically between providing general anesthesia in the operating room and working as an intensivist in the Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU). In addition, he enjoys teaching residents and medical students in the operating room and ICU. He is also involved with resident education, didactics, workshops, and simulation. Dr. Sams is a Core Educator for the medical students at the School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Assistant Course Director for the Transition to Internship course for the 4th year medical students. Dr. Sams also serves as the Course Director for the Critical Care Medicine Course for the 4th year medical students. Dr. Sams serves as an Assistant Program Director for the University of Utah Anesthesiology Residency. Dr. Sams also serves as the Fellowship Program Director for the newly formed Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Neurocritical Care Medicine) (ABA)
    National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography)
    National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative TEE)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

  • Dr. Stephen H. Sams is currently an Associate Professor in the clinical track in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah. Dr. Sams received his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with a minor in biological anthropology from the University of Michigan. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He then completed his residency training in Anesthesiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. After residency Dr. Sams completed a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at The Ohio State University followed by another fellowship in Perioperative Echocardiography at the University of Utah. After completion of his fellowship he was appointed to the clinical faculty.

    Dr. Sams splits his time clinically between providing general anesthesia in the operating room and working as an intensivist in the Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU). In addition, he enjoys teaching residents and medical students in the operating room and ICU. He is also involved with resident education, didactics, workshops, and simulation. Dr. Sams is a Core Educator for the medical students at the School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Assistant Course Director for the Transition to Internship course for the 4th year medical students. Dr. Sams also serves as the Course Director for the Critical Care Medicine Course for the 4th year medical students. Dr. Sams serves as an Assistant Program Director for the University of Utah Anesthesiology Residency. Dr. Sams also serves as the Fellowship Program Director for the newly formed Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Anesthesiology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Critical Care Medicine)
    American Board of Anesthesiology (Sub: Neurocritical Care Medicine) (ABA)
    National Board of Echocardiography (Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography)
    National Board of Echocardiography (Advanced Perioperative TEE)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Perioperative Echocardiography - University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology Fellow
    Fellowship Critical Care Anesthesiology - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Clinical Anesthesiology - Beaumont Health, William Beaumont Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry; Minor: Biological Anthropology - University of Michigan B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Sams SH, Deshpande R (2025). Perioperative Critical Care Point-of-care Ultrasound. Crit Care Clin, 41(3), 609-624. (Read full article)
    2. Sams SH, Revilla S, Stahl DL (2017). Delayed Development of Malignant Hyperthermia Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth, 22(1), 95-99. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Rutherford J, Chen JL, Sams SH, Bose S (2024). Post-Intensive Care Syndrome. [Review]. ASA Monitor, 88(4), 20-21.
    2. Sams S, Grichnik K, Soto R (2014). Preoperative evaluation of the vascular surgery patient. [Review]. Anesthesiol Clin, 32(3), 599-614. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Horn JB, Harris M, Sams SH (Fall 2020). Fundamentals of Anesthesiology . In The Surgical Handbook (Karsey et al.) ISBN 9781684201297 (1st Edition, p. 528). Thieme.

    Editorial

    1. DeCou JA, Sams SH (2018). New Diabetes Medications Raise New Perioperative Concerns for the Anesthesiologist. Anesth Analg, 126(2), 390-392. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Griffee M, Sams SH, Sakata D (2024). Graphic Visualization of Physiological Status of SICU Patients based on the Electronic Medical Record for Rapid Identification of Instability and Decompensation during Transition of Care Hand-Offs.  Technology, Computing and Simulation, Equipment, Monitoring.  Abstract Publication. [Abstract]. 139(5), 970-973.

    Other

    1. Stephen H Sams, MD (2025). Tonal Existence. Creative Writing. 2025 Voices from Faculty / Rubor - A medical humanities journal at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Volume 5. June 2, 2025. (5, p. 22).