CharlesEckerlineMD
Emergency Medicine • Lexington, KYUndersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
Professor, Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
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Office
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40536Phone+1 859-323-5901
Summary
- Dr. Charles Eckerline is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Lexington, KY, with a subspeciality in Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. He is currently Professor with Tenure and Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Kentucky. He received his medical education at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine with a residency in Anesthesiology and a transitional year internship. He has held numerous roles across a range of medical facilities, including Director at University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital and Chairman at UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital. His expertise lies in addressing medical legal issues, heatstroke, heat illness, medical student and resident education and trauma care. He has contributed to multiple publications, primarily focusing on prevention strategies. Over the course of his career, Dr. Eckerline has received several honors, including the Longevity and Tenure Award from the American College of Emergency Medicine and the Legend Award from the University of Kentucky for his contributions to Emergency Medicine Resident Education.
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Anesthesiology, 1978 - 1979- University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Bowling Green)Internship, Transitional Year, 1977 - 1978
University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1977
Syracuse UniversityB.S., Biology, Cum Laude, 1968 - 1972
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 1978 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1981 - 1985
WI State Medical License 1984 - 1985- American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Longevity and Tenure Award American College of Emergency Medicine, 2010
- Guide to America’s Top Physician’s Consumer Guide Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2004, 2006-2008
- The Legend Award, In Recognition of a Lifetime Contribution to Emergency Medicine Resident Education, Emergency Medicine Graduation Ceremony University of Kentucky, 2006
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Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Does Fentanyl Alter Hemodynamics During Flight Transport for Trauma Patients?Wells, MD, Carter, DO, Eckerline, MD, Fiegenbaum, RN, House MS III
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Quality Assurance and Medical-Legal Issues, Monthly Presentation1/1/2014
- Facial Trauma3/1/2013
- Bipolar1/1/2013
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Other
- Prevention and Incidence of Firework InjuryEckerline, CA, NPR Radio Interview
7/1/2014 - Slips and FallsEckerline, CA, Television Interview
4/1/2014 - Prevention of HypothermiaEckerline, CA, Radio Interview
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Press Mentions
UK HealthCare Begins Vaccinating Its Front-Line Health Care WorkersDecember 15th, 2020
ER Doctor Says Meth Overdoses Becoming Growing Problem as Opiates Level OffJanuary 3rd, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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