Expert Details
Burn Surgeon (Thermal, chemical, electrical, inhalation) - Adult and Pediatric; Steven-Johnson Syndrome-SJS, TENs and Complex Wounds
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ID: 735607
Ohio, USA
He is a prolific public speaker/educator and is frequently called upon for media appearances, public education and outreach activities. Expert is active in international outreach and philanthropical activities related to burn care.
Medical Expert Fields: Burn Injuries (Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, and Smoke Inhalation) – Adult and Pediatric, Complex Wounds, Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENs), Trauma, Surgical Critical Care.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2008 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Trauma/Critical Care | Institution: University of North Carolina |
Year: 2007 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Burn/Burn Reconstruction | Institution: University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center |
Year: 2006 | Degree: Residency | Subject: General Surgery | Institution: Temple University/Conemaugh Medical Center |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Burn Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Attending Surgeon with 100% of practice dedicated to burn, burn reconstruction and complex wound management in adult and pediatric patients. Academic appointment. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2013 to 2020 | Employer: MetroHealth Medical Center | Title: Director, Burn Center; Co-Director, Institute of Burn Ethics | Department: Surgery |
Responsibilities:Attending Surgeon in the Division of Trauma/Critical Care/Burns with >80% of practice dedicated to burns and complex wounds. Remaining practice in trauma/critical care. Co-founded the Institute of Burn Ethics - the only group in the world dedicated to ethics in burn care.A Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Verified Adult/Pediatric Burn/Trauma Center in state. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2010 to 2013 | Employer: University of Arkansas/Arkansas Children's Hospital | Title: Director, Burn Center; Assistant Professor of Surgery | Department: Surgery |
Responsibilities:Director of the only burn center in Arkansas. Responsible for rekindling their research program, and revamped the program with updated pathways and guidelines. Successfully obtained Verification of the program (via American Burn Association/American College of Surgeons) - being one of the youngest Burn Directors in the US to achieve that goal. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2013 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Professor of Surgery and Bioethics | Department: School of Medicine |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, International College of Surgeons Previous Chair, Education Committee, American Burn Association Member, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma |
Licenses / Certifications |
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Board Certified, General Surgery Board Certified, Surgical Critical Care |