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Office
United States Naval Hospital Naples, Italy
PSC 808 Box 19
FPO, AE 09618
Summary
- Dr. Derrick Colmenar is an anesthesiologist currently serving as Medical Director at the US Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy, since 2024. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2005 and holds significant experience from various leadership roles, including Director at the United States Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan, and Department Head at several naval hospitals. His training includes a transitional internship and anesthesiology residency at Naval Medical Centers and experience as a Flight Surgeon. He has expertise in general anesthesiology and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and has published work in Pain Medicine. Dr. Colmenar is recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Education & Training
- Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Anesthesiology, 2009 - 2012
- Naval Aerospace Medical InstituteFlight Surgeon, 2006 - 2007
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
- Medical College of WisconsinClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
- American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives, 2023
- Fellow American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsIntravenous Cosyntropin Versus Epidural Blood Patch for Treatment of Postdural Puncture Headache.Steven R. Hanling, Joseph E. LaGrew, Derrick H Colmenar, Albin S Quiko, Carol A Drastol
Pain Medicine. 2016-07-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American College of Healthcare ExecutivesMember
- Uniformed Services Society of AnesthesiologistsMember
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