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Preston Rich, MD, General Surgery, Richmond, VA

PrestonBRichMDMBA, FACS

General Surgery Richmond, VA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Chief Medical Officer; NorthStar Trauma Surgery

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  • Office

    7101 Jahnke Rd
    Richmond, VA 23225
    Phone+1 972-468-0029
    Fax+1 972-805-1740

Education & Training

  • The University of North Carolina / Kenan-Flagler Business School
    The University of North Carolina / Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolMBA, Finance Concentration; Executive Program, Beta Gamma Sigma Academic Honor Society, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganChief Residency, Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 2000
  • University of Michigan Medical Center
    University of Michigan Medical CenterECMO (Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal), 1996 - 1998
  • University of Michigan Medical Center
    University of Michigan Medical CenterFellowship, NIH-Sponsored Basic Science Research Fellow, 1996 - 1998
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 1996 - 1997
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Richmond
    University of RichmondB.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
  • Department of Health and Human ServicesIncident Response Coordination Team CMO

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Awarded Outstanding Clinical Surgical Service Award by UNC Chief Residents (Division Chief) UNC Department of Surgery, 2014
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Robert C. Bryan Award, Sidney Barham Award, Merck Award, Dean's Award, A.D. Williams Award for Highest Academic Achievement, W. Donald and Anne Tucker Moore Scholar Medical College of Virginia/ VCU, 1989-1993
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Jane N. Brown Memorial Scholar University of Richmond, 1985-1989
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Management of recurrent hernia after components separation: a 10-year experience with abdominal wall reconstruction at an academic medical center  
    Hultman, CS, Tong, WM, Kittinger BJ, Cairns, B, Overby DW, Rich, PB, Ann Plast Surg, 5/1/2011
  • Use of the novel hemostatic textile Stasilon to arrest refractory retroperitoneal hemorrhage: a case report  
    Rich PB, Douillet CD, Buchholz V, Jones SW, and Cairns BA, Journal of Medical Case Reports, 1/22/2010
  • North Carolina All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Legislation: An Assessment of the short-term impact on ATV-related morbidity and mortality  
    Beidler SK, Kromhout-Schiro S, Douillet CD, Riesenman PJ, and Rich PB, NC Med J, 11/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • VEGF and Soluble VEGF Receptor Levels in Chronic Venous Wounds.
    Beidler SK, Douillet CD, Rich PB, Hultman CS, ASPS Senior Resident Conference, 1/1/2012
  • The impact of independent transfer center on the evaluation and transport of patients with burn and maxillofacial injuries to definitive care at a level 1 trauma center.
    Surrusco M, Tong W, Roden KS, Rich, PB, Cairns BA, Hultman CS, 5th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, Naples, FL, 6/4/2011
  • Management of Recurrent hernia after components separation: 10-year experience with abdominal wall reconstruction at an academic medical center.
    Tong W, Kittinger B, Overby W, Rich PB, Hultman CS, 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Palm Beach, FL, 6/1/2010
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Lectures

  • "The Current State of Disaster Preparedness in the US." Invited Speaker 
    Chapel Hill, NC - 9/1/2013
  • "Tactical and Operation Medical Support." 
    3/15/2013
  • "Development of Civilian Tactical Surgical Strike Teams." Invited Speaker 
    Washington, DC - 9/1/2011
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Other

  • Chemical Burn Care: A review of Best Practices. 
    Kearns, RD, Cairns BA, Holmes, JH, Rich PB, Cairns BA, EMS World
    5/1/2014
  • Blast injuries and burn care. 
    Kearns RD, Cairns CB, Holmes JH, Rich PB, Cairns BA, EMS World
    5/1/2013
  • Thermal burn care: a review of best practices. What should prehospital providers do for these patients? 
    Kearns RD, Cairns CB, Holmes JH 4th, Rich PB, Cairns BA, EMS World
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • UNC Spin-off Entegrion Receives $43.7 Million from the Department of Defense to Develop Plasma Substitute
    UNC Spin-off Entegrion Receives $43.7 Million from the Department of Defense to Develop Plasma SubstituteNovember 17th, 2015
  • Five Years Later: UNC Hospitals’ Hurricane Katrina Response
    Five Years Later: UNC Hospitals’ Hurricane Katrina ResponseSeptember 2nd, 2015
  • Fire Academy Graduation Set for July 13
    Fire Academy Graduation Set for July 13July 5th, 2007
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Grant Support

  • IPA - Senior Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and ResponseUS Department of Health and Human Services2013–2014
  • Nucleotides And Ventilator-Associated Lung InjuryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2007

Professional Memberships