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Erik Nelson, MD, Anesthesiology, Laurinburg, NC

ErikJonNelsonMDMBA, FASA(He/Him)

Anesthesiology Laurinburg, NC

Staff Anesthesiologist, Scope Anesthesia of North Carolina; Director of Simulation Education

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  • Office

    500 Lauchwood Dr
    Laurinburg, NC 28352
    Phone+1 910-291-7000

Summary

  • I am a board-certified academic and staff anesthesiologist. My private practice anesthesiology group staffs 10 hospitals within the Atrium Health/Advocate Health system and is integrated with Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Our group additionally provides educational rotations for SRNAs from Duke University and The University of North Carolina. I maintain activity with simulation-based training and trauma anesthesiology. Administrative interests include clinical leadership, operational management, strategic planning and faculty/staff development.

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Anesthesiology, 1992 - 1996
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1992
  • University of Idaho
    University of IdahoB.S., Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2013 - 2023
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 2006
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Marquis Who�s Who in the World 2018
  • Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award 2018-2019
  • White Star Award, Department of Anesthesiology University of Colorado, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intraoperative acute respiratory failure in an immunocompromised patient with human metapeumovirus  
    Merkow JS, Nelson EJ, American Journal of Case Reports, 1/1/2018
  • Postoperative conversion disorder presenting as inspiratory stridor and hemiparesis in a pediatric patient  
    Nelson EJ, Wu JY, American Journal of Case Reports, 1/1/2017
  • Simulation training for fiberoptic intubations  
    Moore KC, Smith SJ, Curry DM, Gasper PM, Nelson EJ, Clinical Simulations in Nursing, 1/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • Development and implementation of trauma anesthesiology guidelines at a major academic center.
    Schiavoni N, Kirk L, Mclaughlin L, Nelson E, International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
  • TeamSTEPPS concepts taught through crisis management scenarios during Anesthesiologist Assistant program Simulation Lab.
    Vik T, Nelson E, Puskas F, American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 1/1/2017
  • Intraoperative (acute) respiratory failure in an immunocompromised patient.
    Merkow J, Nelson E, International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Upper and Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Blocks 
    1/1/2019
  • Basic Airway Management Simulation Workshop 
    1/1/2019
  • Arterial Line Placement, Monitoring and ABG Analysis 
    1/1/2019
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Other

  • Trauma anesthesia guidelines at UCH. 
    Nelson E, Department of Anesthesiology and Department of Surgery websites
    University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO - 1/1/2014

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