LONG
BEACH, Calif., July 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Fraser, M.D., FACS, was named medical
director of the Trauma Center at MemorialCare's Long Beach
Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long
Beach. Dr. Fraser is a fellowship-trained, board-certified trauma
surgeon who has been with MemorialCare since 2023 and was selected
for his leadership in clinical care, policy development and
education to improve trauma outcomes.
"In his relatively short tenure, Dr. Fraser has already made
tremendous strides in his role with MemorialCare," says
Joe Kim, M.D., chief medical
officer, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. "Dr. Fraser's
extensive experience in trauma surgery, leadership, and innovative
techniques in both the pediatric and adult patient populations was
a perfect fit for our model. He has demonstrated his leadership
through significantly contributing to our hospitals' preparation
for the upcoming trauma survey. He has forged strong relationships
within the Long Beach community
and actively engaged them on critical issues, such as gun violence
awareness and Stop the Bleed® training over the past year."
Dr. Fraser previously served as the Chief of Trauma at
University Medical Center of Southern
Nevada (UMCSN), a Level 1 trauma center where he took care
of the most complex trauma patients from the tiniest, injured
infants to the most frail, elderly patients with devastating
diagnoses. He was instrumental in implementing REBOA (aortic
balloon) and surgical rib fixation (rib plating) to his patients in
Las Vegas.
In addition to his role as Chief of Trauma, Dr. Fraser directed
surgical resident and fellowship-level postgraduate training
programs as Division Chief of Acute Care Surgery, UMCSN. Notably,
he worked for the Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Department as a tactical physician to provide
support to the SWAT team and Search & Rescue Officers. His EMS
training began at the University of Notre
Dame where he worked taking medical and fire calls during
college.
At MemorialCare, Dr. Fraser will provide clinical oversight of
the trauma teams, contribute to the development of trauma program
initiatives, resident and staff education and trauma research, and
foster collaborative relationships with hospital departments to
support quality trauma care.
"I am honored to come back home to Southern California and ensure we bring the
best in pediatric and adult trauma services to the community we
serve," says Dr. Douglas Fraser,
M.D., medical director, Trauma Center, MemorialCare. "I look
forward to bringing my experience and passion for trauma care to
this role and working with the talented team here to provide the
highest level of care to our patients."
Licensed under MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, the Level
II Trauma Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons
Committee on Trauma treats both pediatric and adult patients and
recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Trauma
Center is one of the original Trauma Centers in Los Angeles
County, providing trauma care since 1983, and treating over 16,000
patients every year.
Dr. Fraser received his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine and
completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New
Jersey (now part of Rutgers
University). Following his residency, he completed a
fellowship in acute care surgery & surgery critical care at the
University of Nevada Medical School.
Dr. Fraser is board certified in surgery & surgical critical
care by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
Dr. Fraser is a California
native, born and raised in Orange
County and is excited to be home after 20 years.
"I am proud to give back everything I have learned to not only
treat those who need excellent care but lead those that get to
serve the Long Beach Community,"
says Dr. Fraser.
About MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long
Beach:
MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center and
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach are members of
MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare delivery
System. Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's &
Women's are designated with the prestigious Magnet® recognition for
excellence in nursing. Long Beach Medical Center, with a century of
compassionate care across a spectrum of medical and surgical
specialties, utilizes cutting-edge technology. Miller Children's
& Women's provides specialized pediatric care for children and
young adults — as well as maternity care for expectant mothers —
all under one roof. Their shared campus ensures seamless care for
patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. Visit
memorialcare.org/LongBeach and millerchildrens.org for
more information.
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