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Andrew McCague, DO, General Surgery, Palm Springs, CA

AndrewMcCagueDO

General Surgery • Palm Springs, CA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Trauma Medical Director Co-Director of Intensive Care Unit

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  • Office

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Phone+1 760-323-6351
    Fax+1 760-283-6003

Summary

  • Andrew McCague, DO, is a general surgeon based in Palm Springs, CA, with subspecialties in trauma surgery and surgical critical care. He completed his residency in surgery at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente and a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of California, Irvine. His educational background includes molecular biology and bioinformatics. Dr. McCague is the Trauma Medical Director at JFK Memorial Hospital and a trauma surgeon at Desert Regional Medical Center. His published research focuses on various trauma-related topics. Honors include research awards from the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California and fellowships from the American colleges of Osteopathic Surgeons and Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2013 - 2014
  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana)
    Arrowhead Regional Medical Center/Kaiser Permanente (Fontana)Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
  • University of London, Birkbeck College, School of Crystallography
    University of London, Birkbeck College, School of CrystallographyMSc, Molecular Modeling and Bioinformatics, Distinction, 2001
  • University of California San Diego
    University of California San DiegoCertificate in Clinical Trials Design and Management, 2000 - 2000
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBA, Molecular and Cellular Biology , 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State License Current
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2009 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State License 2023 - 2025
  • Surgery
    AOA Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (CAQ)
    AOA Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care (CAQ)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • First and Second Place Research Awards Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, 2018
  • State Faculty - Advanced Trauma Life Support American College of Surgeons, 2018
  • Consultant of the Year Natividad Medical Center, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rare Escherichia coli Empyema Necessitating to Pelvic Retroperitoneum with Extension to the Groin  
    Azad, Sharmeen; McCague, Andrew; Henken-Siefken, Austin; Taggart, Tracy., Cureus - ACOS General Surgery, 2023

Press Mentions

  • Salinas High Students Learn to 'Stop the Bleed'
    Salinas High Students Learn to 'Stop the Bleed'January 19th, 2018
  • Natividad Medical Center Increases Organ Donation by 40 Percent
    Natividad Medical Center Increases Organ Donation by 40 PercentNovember 16th, 2017

Committees

  • Member, Disaster Preparedness Committee 2018 - Present
  • Chair, Organ Donor Council 2017 - Present
  • Chair, Continuing Medical Education Committee 2015 - Present
  • Co-Chair, Intensive Care Unit - Quality Improvement Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Code Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Infection Prevention Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Trauma Service Improvement Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Trauma Quality Review Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Ethics Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Clinical Information Technology Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Transfusion Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Full Order Set Committee 2014 - Present
  • Member, Medical Staff Quality Review Committee 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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