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Richard Vinroot Jr., MD, Emergency Medicine, Phoenix, AZ

RichardAllenVinrootJr.MDMPH FACOEM

Emergency Medicine Phoenix, AZ

Vice President-Medical Director, Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold

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  • Office

    Freeport McMoRan
    333 N Central Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85004
    Phone+1 602-366-8122

Summary

  • Highly trained, skilled, and motivated Emergency Medicine physician, with extensive experience practicing Emergency Medicine, Austere Medicine, General Medicine, Tropical Medicine and Public Health. Has served as a military physician with the US Navy in Afghanistan as a Trauma Team Leader and the Horn of Africa as Director of US Navy EMS and Emergency Services Also worked as a humanitarian field physician with Doctors Without Borders, and as a disaster medicine physician during disasters which include, Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti Earthquake.10 years of experience as a civilian, Board Certified Emergency Medicine physician/consultant, with multiple diverse practice areas which include urban, rural, tertiary, acute access emergency departments, and Level 1 Trauma Centers. Has extensive international experience, good foreign language skills, and a holds a master’s degree in Global Public Health. Is a US Navy officer, an Afghanistan War veteran, and holds an academic title at University of Queensland/Ochsner School of Medicine. Recently deployed to Saudi Arabian oil fields as an Austere Emergency Medicine physician. Recently employed by Global Medical Security Company, International SOS, working for Saudi Aramco HealthCare. Following this position, was employed Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and working as an Emergency Medicine Consultant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Currently employed as Vice President and Global Medical Director of Freeport McMoRan, a large multinational mining and oil/gas company headquartered in Phoenix Arizona. Works clinically on the San Carlos Apache Reservation as an Emergency Medicine specialist.

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2004 - 2008
  • UNC Gliings School of Global health
    UNC Gliings School of Global healthMPH, Global Public Health, 2003 - 2004
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of North Carolina/Gillings School of Global Health
    University of North Carolina/Gillings School of Global HealthM.P.H., Global Health, 2004
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBA, History, 1988 - 1992
  • University of North Carolina System
    University of North Carolina SystemB.A., History, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Active through 2014
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
  • American College of Occupational and Environmental MedicineFellow
  • Health Authority Abu DhabiEmergency Medicine Consultant
  • US Navy Bureau of Medicine and SurgeryCertified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Alumni Award University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2017
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal US Navy and US Marine Corps, 2016
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal US Navy and US Marine Corps, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Serving in Haiti: Perspective of a Physician  
    Vinroot Jr., Richard A, The Ochsner Journal, 1/1/2011

Books/Book Chapters

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish