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Rebecca Theophanous, MD, Emergency Medicine, Durham, NC

Rebecca G Theophanous MD


Emergency Medicine

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  • 2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705

  • Phone+1 919-684-8111

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Summary

  • Rebecca G. Theophanous, MD, MHSc is an ultrasound-fellowship trained Emergency Medicine physician at Duke University Hospital, and Emergency Ultrasound Director at the Durham VA Healthcare System. She is actively involved with clinical ultrasound education, teaching residents and students on shift, performing weekly ultrasound image review, presenting monthly advanced ultrasound talks, and teaching at monthly resident simulation sessions. Her research work on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) includes published manuscripts and speaker presentations on three-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS) technology as an innovative bedside tool, identifying facilitators and barriers to POCUS training in emergency medicine physicians, establishing a standardized simulation model for nerve-block procedural training, assessing ultrasound competency in resident and attending physicians, and the use of teleultrasound to improve patient care. She was awarded the national Rising Star Junior Researcher award by SAEM-AEUS in May 2024. Furthermore, she is a reviewer for multiple medical journals and has helped write POCUS guidelines and institutional policies.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2015 - 2018
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Publications & Presentations

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