DerekAlanBenhamMD

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

US Navy General Surgery Resident, planning on trauma/critical care fellowship.

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Dr. Derek Benham is a general surgeon based in Portsmouth, VA, with subspecialties in trauma surgery and surgical critical care. He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 2016, followed by an internship and residency in surgery at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego from 2016 to 2022. Dr. Benham has contributed to several notable publications in reputable journals, focusing on topics such as trauma care costs, the financial aspects of trauma centers, and surgical management techniques. His research has been cited multiple times, reflecting his engagement in advancing surgical and trauma care knowledge.