Joseph Featherall
Joseph Featherall
Office
(801) 213-3599
2250 N Miller Campus Dr Suite 300 Lehi, UT 84043
Primary Specialty
Pediatrician
Practice
Joseph Featherall
About
Joseph Featherall
Brian Bateson, DO, is a congenital heart surgeon specializing in the care of children and adults with complex heart disease. He practices primarily at Primary Children’s Hospital and serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Bateson’s expertise spans congenital cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, advanced mechanical circulatory support, and blood conservation strategies that improve outcomes for even the most complex patients.Clinical ExpertiseDr. Bateson provides advanced surgical care in the following areas:Adult congenital heart surgeryPediatric cardiothoracic surgeryCongenital cardiac surgeryHeart transplantationHeart failure and heart failure recoveryMechanical circulatory support (MCS)Heart valve surgery and aortic valve repairPediatric airway surgeryBlood conservation techniques and transfusion reductionEducation and TrainingDr. Bateson graduated with honors from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in adult cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Louisville, where he gained extensive experience in durable mechanical circulatory support and transplantation.He went on to train in congenital heart surgery at the University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital, where he was part of the groundbreaking team that performed the first bloodless Norwood procedure—an innovative surgical approach for newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.Before joining the University of Utah, Dr. Bateson practiced at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, where he served as co-director of the Adult Congenital Heart Program and director of the Advanced Aortic Valve Repair Program. During his tenure, he also established a highly successful blood conservation program, dramatically reducing blood product utilization for pediatric and congenital heart surgery patients.Research and InnovationDr. Bateson is actively engaged in clinical research with a focus on:Blood conservation in congenital heart surgeryAdvanced mechanical circulatory supportHeart failure and transplantation outcomesNational and international quality improvement database projectsThrough his research and clinical practice, he is dedicated to developing surgical techniques and perioperative strategies that improve survival, reduce complications, and enhance long-term outcomes for patients of all ages with congenital and acquired heart disease.Patient-Centered CareDr. Bateson is known for his collaborative, thoughtful, and family-centered approach. He partners closely with patients and their families, ensuring that each treatment plan is individualized to meet both the clinical needs and the long-term goals of every patient.Personal InterestsOutside of medicine, Dr. Bateson enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and exploring Utah’s outdoors.Services
Joseph Featherall provides pediatric care at 2250 N Miller Campus Dr Suite 300, Lehi, UT 84043 in Lehi, UT.Pediatricians provide comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents. They are able to diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, conditions and developmental issues.
To learn more, or to make an appointment with Joseph Featherall in Lehi, UT, please call (801) 213-3599.