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Internal Medicine Physician and Flight Surgeon
Military Experiences
Jul 2012 - Feb 2015
Flight Surgeon
I served as senior medical advisor and active aircrew member for the SHAPE Helicopter Detachment. I was responsible for implementing and providing a comprehensive, aviation medical program that ensures flight exams, aeromedical safety education, flight-line and environmental health for the Detachments. I provided comprehensive medical care for 850 empanelled US patients as well as patients form the NATO and Partnership for Peace countries represented at SHAPE. Care included outpatient adult and pediatric medicine, minor surgery, preventive medicine, and psychiatric services. Served as a Medical Review Officer (MRO), Case Review Committee representative, and Competent Medical Authority (CMA) for the Personal Reliability Program (PRP) Officer, and Sexual Assault Forensic Medical Examiner.
Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
Brigade Surgeon
Responsible for providing Level I medical care for 3877 Soldiers and civilians both in Bagram, Afghanistan and New York. Advised the Brigade Commander on all health, dental, preventive medicine, and field sanitation issues related to personal readiness. Planned combat health support and provided guidance to the Battalion Commanders on all medical issues to include: Medical Evacuation, MASCAL, Preventive Medicine, Combat Stress Control and Aviation Medicine. Oversaw Class VIII operations and medical training for the Task Force. As chief medical officer, I was responsible for 8 physicians, 8 Physician Assistants, and 56 Combat Medics. I was responsible for tracking the status of all wounded in action and Soldiers with disease non-battle injuries. Provided critical care medicine to wounded
Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
WTU Physician
Provided primary care services to 200 Soldiers assigned to Alpha and Bravo Company, Warrior in Transition Battalion (WTB). Responsible for delivery of, coordination of, and referral for medical services and counseling to Soldiers recovering/healing form wounds or illness. Supervised and coordinated the Soldier’s care in conjunction with the Soldier Advocacy Group, Nurse Case Managers, Social Workers, Squad Leaders, and Physical/Occupational Therapy. Acted as a Medical Advisor to the WTB commander and was responsible for briefing the Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC) Commanding General monthly on Soldiers progress towards rehabilitation. Lectured on hypertension at Schofield Barracks Continuing Medical Education Lecture series, instructed the Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Deployments
(2 years, 2 months)Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Brigade Surgeon, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division
Apr 2004 - Apr 2005
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Brigade Surgeon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID Division (Light)
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
Flight Surgeon Course
Jul 2003
Brigade Surgeon Course
Foreign Language Skills
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Personal Information
Interests
Beach
Fishing
Motorcycles
Scuba Diving
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