Erik J. Nagel, D.O.
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Anesthesiologist with proven experience in managing anesthesia services across various surgical procedures. Possesses strong knowledge of pain management techniques and adept at designing narcotic sparing individualized patient care plans. Demonstrated ability to lead anesthesia teams, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Contributed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care during pre-operative and post-operative stages.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Anesthesiologist
Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Poway
04.2018 - Current
- Executive Committee Member and Physician Recruiter
Per Diem Anesthesiologist
Kaiser Permanente San Diego
08.2013 - Current
Locums Tenens Anesthesiologist
Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Sutter Santa Rosa Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Anesthesiologist
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
08.2013 - 10.2016
Department Head Anesthesiology and Peri-Operative Surgical Services
Role 3 Trauma Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Responsibilities included the assessment and stabilization of severely injured combat casualties, massive resuscitations with goal-directed therapy, and pain management with peripheral nerve blocks.
- Kandahar, Afghanistan
Medical Department Head
Maritime Expeditionary Security Group
08.2009 - 07.2010
Battalion Surgeon
Third Battalion Seventh Marines
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Two combat deployments to Iraq as primary care physician for 1200 Marines
- Led medical planning, MEDEVAC coordination, battlefield trauma care, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care training.
Education
Anesthesiology Residency -
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2013
General Surgery Internship -
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA06.2007
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Touro University California
Vallejo, CA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Bio-Psychology
University of San Diego
San. Diego, CA05.2002
Honors College -
University of San Diego
05.2002
Skills
- Regional Anesthesia
- Trauma Anesthesia
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Emergency response
- Ultra-sound Guided procedures
- Epidural anesthesia
- Pain management
Certification
- Diplomate American Board of Anesthesiology, 2014-current, MOCA compliant
- Medical License, Osteopathic Medical Board of California, 20A 12911
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support 2011, recertified 2015
- BLS, ACLS, PALS exp 2027
- NPI # 1992805352
- DEA License FN4045731
Special Activities
- Three combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, United States Navy Veteran 10 years active duty
- Volunteer, Pacific Partnership 2012, Hospital ship USNS Mercy, 2012
- Volunteer, InterFACE Surgery Group, Tecate Mexico, 2011
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Locums Tenens Anesthesiologist
Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Sutter Santa Rosa Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Anesthesiologist
Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Poway
04.2018 - Current
Department Head Anesthesiology and Peri-Operative Surgical Services
Role 3 Trauma Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2015
Per Diem Anesthesiologist
Kaiser Permanente San Diego
08.2013 - Current
Staff Anesthesiologist
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
08.2013 - 10.2016
Medical Department Head
Maritime Expeditionary Security Group
08.2009 - 07.2010
Battalion Surgeon
Third Battalion Seventh Marines
07.2007 - 08.2009
Anesthesiology Residency -
Naval Medical Center San Diego
General Surgery Internship -
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
Touro University California
Bachelor of Arts - Bio-Psychology
University of San Diego
Honors College -
University of San Diego