RobertL.HolmesDOMS, FIDSA, CPE
Infectious Disease • Andrews AFB, MDInternational Health, Travel & Tropical
Chief, Aerospace Medicine Division (SGP)
Dr. Holmes is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
1500 W Perimeter Rd
Andrews AFB, MD 20762Phone+1 202-409-6816
Summary
- Dr. Holmes specializes in Aerospace Medicine and Infectious Diseases with special interests in international health, travel and tropical medicine. He completed his IM residency at Keesler Medical Center and ID fellowship at Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Medical Centers. He holds a DO from Rowan University and an MS in Aerospace Medicine from Wright State University. His career in the U.S. Air Force includes roles as a Squadron Commander at Offutt Air Force Base, Deputy Commander and Chief Medical Officer at the 39th Medical Group in Türkiye, and Chief of the Infectious Disease service at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. Dr. Holmes led large institutional planning efforts to receive and care for potential ebolavirus patients. He is a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, and his publications cover various topics including aerospace medicine, adenomatous polyposis, malaria program enhancement and MRSA epidemiology.
Education & Training
Wright State UniversityMS, Aerospace Medicine, 2016 - 2017
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2005 - 2007- Keesler Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
Rowan University School of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2002- University of RochesterBS with Distinction, Optical Engineering, History Minor, Take Five Program, 1989 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
NE State License 2019 - 2026
VA State License 2003 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
American Board of Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Infectious Disease- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 17 citationsDermatomyositis and HIV infection: case report and review of the literature.Matthew B. Carroll, Robert Holmes
Rheumatology International. 2011-05-01 - 51 citationsInhibitory Activities of 11 Antimicrobial Agents and Bactericidal Activities of Vancomycin and Daptomycin against Invasive Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ...Robert L. Holmes, James H. Jorgensen
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2008-02-01
Journal Articles
- Safety of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis BCarroll MB, Holmes RL, Hepatitis B Annual, 2009
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Military-to-military engagement to enhance malaria programs during peacetime and deployment in East AfricaHanna R, Arrum C, Baliga P, Mwabulanga A, Mwinula J, Muvunyi Z, Bwire G, Nimburanira M, Miller R, Holmes RL, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Atlanta, GA, 2012
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Aerospace Medical AssociationMember
- International Society of Travel MedicineMember
- Lifetime Member
- Armed Forces Infectious Disease SocietyLifetime Member
- Society of Federal Health Professionals (aka AMSUS)Lifetime Member
- Member
- American Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneMember
- HIV Medical AssociatioMember
- Society of US Air Force Flight SurgeonsMember
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
