John D. Kriesel

Dr. Nunez is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah and an acute care surgeon specializing in the care of critically ill and injured patients. He completed his general surgery residency and fellowships in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. As Associate Trauma Medical Director, he is responsible for developing targeted interventions to ensure the best care for trauma patients. Serving as the site lead for the Center for Global Surgery's programs in Mongolia, he directs initiatives to increase surgical capacity through educational programs, including rural laparoscopy and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training. His research focuses on perioperative metrics in Mongolia and Ghana, where he leads multidisciplinary teams to improve access to safe surgical care in resource-limited settings.

Dr. Lauren H. Theilen is a specialist in the management of high-risk pregnancies. She provides comprehensive prenatal care, consultations, and follow-up services through various stages of pregnancy and postpartum. She is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Theilen, please call the women's health center at 801-213-2995. Her clinical and research interests focus on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, the implications of pregnancy on future health, enhancing postpartum care and managing alloimmunization. She is actively involved in the University of Utah Virtual Prenatal Care Program, which offers personalized and convenient prenatal visits via telehealth. Additionally, Dr. Theilen contributes as an "e-consultant" through Project CORE, an initiative designed to broaden access to subspecialty care by providing e-consults to primary care and OB providers. Dr. Theilen earned her Bachelor of Arts in the Plan II Liberal Arts Honors Program from the University of Texas at Austin, followed by her Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, where she also served as Chief Resident. She then subspecialized by completing a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and also earned an MSCI at the University of Utah. Dr. Theilen is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and holds a subspecialty certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. In her academic role as an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Theilen trains medical students, residents, and fellows at the University of Utah, sharing her knowledge and passion for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Her approach to teaching and patient care emphasizes evidence-based practices and the importance of patient relationships. Dr. Theilen has earned funding from the NIH and other sponsors to support her research on optimizing postpartum maternal cardiovascular health after hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. She is working to develop patient-centered, effective interventions to promote health and wellness in the postpartum period and beyond for women who have experienced pregnancy complications.

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah is dedicated to training the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals through a mission-driven MD program and various medical education initiatives. With over 1,000 physicians and researchers across 23 departments, the school emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice in a rapidly evolving medical landscape. This institution prioritizes compassionate and equitable patient care, particularly for rural and underserved communities, and is renowned for its interdisciplinary research in critical areas such as genetics, cancer, and infectious diseases. By fostering a culture of respect and community engagement, the school aims to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities among all populations in Utah and the Mountain West. Generated from the website