LeonElwinMooresMDDSc

Neurosurgery • Fairfax, VA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurotrauma, Pediatric Neurosurgery

President, All Physicians Lead; System Medical Director Pediatric Neurosurgery, Inova Health System

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Office
3023 Hamaker Ct
Ste 300
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone+1 703-848-6618

Summary

Dr. Leon Moores is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric neurological surgery at Inova Health System. He has spent much of his career serving in combined clinical and leadership roles: infantry lieutenant at 82nd Airborne Division; Chief of Neurosurgery at Walter Reed; Chair, Department of Surgery at Walter Reed; Deputy Commander for Integration at National Naval Medical Center; Commander (CEO) of Fort Meade Medical Activity; and CEO of Pediatric Specialists of Virginia. He has twice deployed to combat zones to care for our service members in harm’s way.

Dr. Moores is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (BS), the Uniformed Services University (MD), the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (MS, strategy and resource management), and the School of Health Professions at University of Alabama, Birmingham (DSc, healthcare leadership). He is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Inova campus and a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine.

He has received numerous recognitions from West Point, Army Infantry Officer Basic Course, Uniformed Services University and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He also coauthored the U.S. Army’s physician leadership development program. He was the Army Surgeon General’s Physician Leader of the Year as a lieutenant colonel in 2005 and again as a colonel in 2012.

Dr. Moores cares deeply about the children and adults he is privileged to care for, believes professionalism demands treating all people with dignity and respect, and hopes to constantly inspire his colleagues to celebrate the honorable mission of taking care of patients.

Education & Training

University of Alabama, BirminghamDSc, Healthcare Leadership, Phi Kappa Phi, 2016 - 2019
Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource ManagementMS, Strategy and Resource Management, Mashburn Leadership Award, 2009 - 2010
Industrial College of the Armed ForcesM. S., 2010
Children's National Medical Center/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1999 - 2000
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 1999
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1990
USMAB. S.

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
DC State Medical License 1999 - 2024
MD State Medical License 2013 - 2017
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2016
PA State Medical License 1993 - 2000
TX State Medical License 1992 - 1996
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Governor’s Citation for “valor in combat and courage in recovery and commitment to family and friends" State of Maryland, 2013
Governor’s Official Recognition for “providing critical medial services in combat and providing lifesaving care to wounded warriors” Commonwealth of Virginia, 2013
Lewis Aspey Mologne Award for Military Academic Excellence 2012
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2011
Mashburn Award Industrial College of the Armed Forces, 2010
Commandant’s Award: Semifinalist 2010
Major General Harold Mashburn, Jr. Award for Excellence in Leadership 2010
Excellence in Teaching Award USU, 2010
Guthrie Lecturer 2009
Legion of Merit 2008, 2012
Order of Military Medical Merit US Army, 2006
Army Surgeon General Physician Recognition Award 2005
“A” Designator Award US Army Medical Department, 2005
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2004
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2004
Joint Meritorious Unit Award CFLCC, 2004
Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2002
Joint Service Commendation Medal 2002
Meritorious Service Medal WRAMC, 1999, 2005, 2012
Department of Surgery Doctor Juan d’Avis Award WRAMC, 1999
Army Superior Unit Award 1992, 2003
AMSUS Award Uniformed Services University, 1990
Defense Meritorious Service Medal 1990
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Award USU, 1990
Joint Service Achievement Medal 1987
Army Commendation Medal 1986, 2003
Army Achievement Medal 1985-1986, 2001
Patton Award USMA, 1984
Association of the United States Army Award USMA, 1984
Honor Graduate, Infantry Officer Basic Course 1984
AUSA Award USMA, 1984
Ranger Tab
Expert Infantryman’s Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
French Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Excellence in Competition Badge - Pistol
Alpha Omega Alpha, Gamma USU
Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1087 citations
Death on the battlefield (2001-2011): Implications for the future of combat casualty care
Brian J. Eastridge, Robert L. Mabry, Peter Seguin, Joyce Cantrell, Terrill Tops
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2012-12-01
20 citations
Guidelines for the prevention of infections associated with combat-related injuries: 2011 update: endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Surgic...
Duane R Hospenthal, Clinton K Murray, Romney C Andersen, R Bryan Bell, Jason H Calhoun
The Journal of Trauma. 2011-08-01
63 citations
Guidelines for the prevention of infection after combat-related injuries.
Duane R. Hospenthal, Clinton K. Murray, Romney C. Andersen, Jeffrey P. Blice, Jason H. Calhoun
The Journal of Trauma. 2008-03-01

Journal Articles

The US Army Medical Corps Leadership Development Program: Introduction:
Moores, LE, The AMEDD Journal, 1/1/2013
Every Physician Leads - Rationale, Structure, and Proponency
Moores, LE, The AMEDD Journal, 1/1/2013
Develop Interest: Early Exposure to Leadership Theory
Lowry KJ, Page NE, Moores, LE, et al, The AMEDD Journal, 1/1/2013
The Foundation: Provide Leadership Education
Thompson MW, Christopher FL, Moores, LE, et al, The AMEDD Journal, 1/1/2013
Apprenticeship Refined: Mentorship and Coaching
Edgar EP, Thompson, MW, Moores, LE, et al, The AMEDD Journal, 1/1/2013
Building the Bench: Identify, Recruit, Build Experience
Providence BC, Christopher FL, Moores, LE, et al, The AMEDD Journal, 1/1/2013
Practical considerations for the management of migrating intracranial bullets; Invited Perspective
Moores LE, World Neurosurgery, 1/1/2012
Prevention of Combat-Related Infections Guidelines Panel Prevention of infections associated with combat-related eye, maxillofacial, and neck injuries
Petersen K, Colyer MH, Hayes DK, Hale RG, Bell RB, J Trauma, 1/1/2011
Prevention of Combat-related Infections Guidelines Panel Prevention of infections associated with combat-related central nervous system injuries
Forgione MA, Moores LE, Wortmann GW, J Trauma, 1/1/2011
Prevention of Combat-Related Infections Guidelines Panel Prevention of infections associated with combat-related extremity injuries
Murray CK, Obremskey WT, Hsu JR, Andersen RC, Calhoun JH, Clasper JC, Whitman TJ, Curry TK, Fleming ME, Wenke JC, Ficke JR, J Trauma, 1/1/2011
Prevention of Combat-Related Infections Guidelines Panel Prevention of infections associated with combat-related thoracic and abdominal cavity injuries
Martin GJ, Dunne JR, Cho JM, Solomkin JS, J Trauma, 1/1/2011
Prevention of Combat-Related Infections Guidelines Panel Prevention of infections associated with combat-related burn injuries
D'Avignon LC, Chung KK, Saffle JR, Renz EM, Cancio LC, J Trauma, 1/1/2011
Prevention of Combat-Related Infections Guidelines Panel Infection prevention and control in deployed military medical treatment facilities
Hospenthal DR, Green AD, Crouch HK, English JF, Pool J, Yun HC, Murray CK, J Trauma, 1/1/2011
Moores Shares Vision for Integration Process
Moores LE, NNMC Journal, 1/1/2008
Rare giant cell ependymoma in an octogenarian Case report and review of the literature
Cooper P, Katus M, Moores LE, Geyer D, Smirniotopoulos J, Sandberg G, Rushing E, Journal of Neurosurgery, 1/1/2006
Guidelines for the Field Management of Combat-Related Head Trauma
Moores LE, et al, Brain Trauma Foundation and Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, 1/1/2006
Use of a nitrogen arm stabilized endoscopic microdriver in neuroendoscopic surgery
Martin J, Neal C, Moores LE, Ecklund J, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, 1/1/2005
Visual disturbance associated with post-operative cerebellar mutism
Daniels SR, Moores LE, DiFazio MP, Pediatric Neurology, 1/1/2005
Credible threat: assessing the likelihood of chemical or biological attack
Moores LK, Moores LE, Respiratory Care Clinics of North America, 1/1/2004
Threat credibility and weapons of mass destruction
Moores LE, Neurosurgical Focus, 1/1/2002
Weapons of mass destruction: radiation
Neal CJ, Moores LE, Neurosurgical Focus, 1/1/2002
Weapons of mass destruction and the role of the neurosurgeon
Moores LE, Neurosurgical Focus, 1/1/2002
Myelomeningocele and tethered cord: Caring for an aging population
Moores LE, Martin J, Seminars in Neurosurgery, 1/1/2002
Endoscopic management of a suprasellar and pineal region germinoma with hydrocephalus: Technical case report
Ellenbogen RE, Moores LE, Min Invasive Nsurg, 1/1/1997
Changing Neurosurgical Experiences: The Iran-Iraq War and Operation Iraqi Freedom
Davidson L, Moores LE, World Neurosurg, 1/27/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook
Chapter: Treatment of Severe Head Injury in Combat Setting
Moores LE, et alEdition 2nd,2010
Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook
Chapter: Treatment of Severe Spinal Cord Injury in Combat Setting
Moores LE, et alEdition 2nd,2010
Textbook of Neurological Surgery
Chapter: Penetrating injuries to the spine
Page 1790. - 1796.Sipos EP, Moores LE, Ecklund JMEditors: Batjer HH, Loftus CM.Lippincott, Philadelphia2003
Tumors of the Pediatric Central Nervous System
Chapter: Pediatric meningiomas
Page 351.0 - 360.0Moores LE, Cogen, PHEditors: Keating RF, Goodrich JT, Packer RJ.Lippincott, Philadelphia2001
Infections in Neurosurgery
Chapter: Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections
Page 141.0 - 154.0Moores LE, Ellenbogen REEditors: Hall W, McCutcheon I.AANS, Park Ridge, IL1999
Principles of Neurosurgery
Chapter: Spinal infections
Page 613.0 - 626.0Osenbach RE, Moores LEEditors: Grossman RG and Loftus CM.Lippincott Raven, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,1999
Infections in Neurological Surgery
Chapter: Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections
Page 199.0 - 208.0Moores LE, Ellenbogen REEditors: Osenbach RK, Zeidman SE.Lippincott Raven, Philadelphia1998
Neurosurgical Aspects of Pregnancy
Chapter: Neuroradiologic diagnosis in pregnancy: Risks and guidelines
Page 21.0 - 27.0Osenbach RE, Moores LEEditors: Loftus CM.AANS, Park Ridge1996
Techniques in Neurosurgery 2
Chapter: Subaxial wire and cable techniques in the cervical spine
Page 128.0 - 138.0Osenbach RE, Moores LE1995
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Abstracts/Posters

Are You a Physician Leader?
Moores LE, Virginia Pediatrics AAP Newsletter, 1/1/2014
Severe Head Trauma in Combat, Lessons Learned in 13 years Wartime Experience
Moores LE, Neuroscience Symposium, Multiple locations, 2014, 1/1/2014
The Rapid Deployment Neuro Team: A Specialized Neurotrauma Team for Combat Casualty Care
Trenga AP, Ling GSF, Walters B, Moores LE, Ecklund JM, AANS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2014
Project Management for Board Members
Moores LE, ACCP Spring Leadership Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
How to Run and Effective Meeting
Moores LE, ACCP Spring Leadership Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
Redefining Physician Leadership
Moores LE, Inova Neurosciences CME Dinner Series, Fairfax, VA, 1/1/2014
Motivating Everyone
Moores LE, Womack Army Med Cen Leader Development Series, Fort Bragg, NC, 1/1/2014
Medicine and the Media
Moores LE, Inova Neurosciences Lecture Series, Fairfax, VA, 1/1/2014
Neurosurgical Career Options and Opportunities
Moores LE, USUHS Surgery and Pediatric Interest Groups Meeting, Bethesda, MD, 1/1/2014
Mentorship and Coaching, How are they Different and Why are they Important
Moores LE, ACCP Special Course on Leadership, Palm Springs, CA, 1/1/2013
All Physicians Lead: Why Physician Leadership is Essential
Moores LE, ACCP Special Course on Leadership, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2012
Negotiating Skills
Moores LE, ACCP Special Course on Leadership, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2012
Physician Leadership: Succession Planning is Insufficient
Moores LE, ACCP Board of Regents, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2012
Update on Phase Two (Implementation) Army Medical Corps Physician Leadership Development Program
Moores LE, Army Consultant Conference, Washington, D.C, 1/1/2012
How Medical Advances Blur the Boundary Between Humanity and Technology
Moores LE, Bon Secours Living Ethics Program, Richmond, VA, 1/1/2012
Junior Officer Leadership
Moores LE, Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course Graduation, 1/1/2012
Grand Rounds Complex Craniofacial Reconstruction
Moores LE, Department of OMFS, Montefiore, NYC, 1/1/2012
TBI and PTSD Overview
Moores LE, OTJAG Trial Attorney Development Course, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2011
BRAC and Integration in the NCA
Moores LE, 1/1/2009
Challenges in Neurosurgery (War)
Moores LE, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2009
Lessons Learned in Craniofacial Reconstruction
Moores LE, Military Surgery Conference, Sandhurst, England, 1/1/2009
Strategic Planning
Moores LE, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, MD, 1/1/2009
Neurosurgery in the US Military
Moores LE, CNS Quarterly, 1/1/2008
Complex craniofacial reconstruction of combat wounds
Moores LE, Neurosurgical Society of the Virginias, White Sulfur Springs, 1/1/2008
Military TBI
Bell R, Armonda R, Moores LE, CNS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2008
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Lectures

Neurosurgery
1/1/2007
From cadet to neurosurgeon
1/1/2004

Other

Pediatric Back Pain Prevention and Management
Moores LE, WUSA Morning Program with Andrea Roane
1/1/2014
Concussion Management in Children
Moores LE, O’Brien, J, IFH Live Webcast
1/1/2014
Army Elite
Moores LE, Moores LK, Discovery Military Channel
1/1/2011
Severe Brain Trauma, Lessons from Army Medicine
Moores LE, ReachMD interview, XM Radio
1/1/2008
SGT Wells’ New Skull
Mockenhaupt B, Esquire Magazine
1/1/2006
Cranial Reconstruction in Severe PHI
Moores LE, Interview for CBS’s Bob Schieffer
1/1/2005
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Press Mentions

Why All Physicians Are Leaders [PODCAST]September 6th, 2024
Why Every Physician Is a LeaderAugust 30th, 2024
Viewpoint: Better Hospital Performance Likely Not Tied to One Leadership CharacteristicFebruary 1st, 2022

Professional Memberships