Gregory Malone
Universal City,TX
Summary
Accomplished Staff Anesthesiologist with a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, adept in Regional Anesthesia and experienced in both military and civilian settings. Currently working full-time at Brooke Army Medical Center, TX, a Level 1 trauma center with a large residency program.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2023 - Current
- Manages care and resuscitation of critically ill and injured patients at the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) only Level I Trauma Center by providing anesthesia services for 27 specialties, 23K surgeries & 2K births/yr. Instructs, supervises & evaluates 39 anesthesiology resident physicians as Graduate Medical Education (GME) faculty.
- Oversaw and delegated work activities for junior staff and nurse anesthetists as Anesthesia Floor Coordinator
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Squadron Commander
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Directed the 10th Medical Group’s highest-acuity division, responsible for surgical, perioperative, and diagnostic imaging services. Led 150 staff in 3 divisions; supporting 28K base members, 4K cadets, and 217K regional beneficiaries, providing 20K visits/1.5K surgeries/48K radiology studies annually.
- Implemented safety/infection control directives; ensured TJC compliance.
- Provided direct anesthesia/perioperative care & supervision at the Air Force Academy Ambulatory Surgery Center.
- Oversaw VA surgical services integration with local Air Force Medical Group.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided direct anesthetic care of patients across the lifespan at the 88th Medical Group.
- Supervised residents and Student Resident Nurse Anesthetists (SRNA’s).
- Executed Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) priorities through deployment in support of Critical Care Aeromedical Transport missions and strategy development for aeromedical transport of Ebola and COVID-19 patients.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Medical Director
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the medical direction of the Critical Care Aeromedical Transport (CCAT) course, including instruction of >150 students and 300 high-fidelity simulations per year.
- Course director for the US Transportation Command Flight Surgeon Validation course
- Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
Critical Care Physician
United States Air National Guard
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Air National Guard flight surgeon, Critical Care physician, and CERFP team member. CERFP involved immediate medical response training for Nuclear, Chemical, Biological, and Natural Disasters.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
- Completed routine physical exams and diagnostic tests to provide accurate diagnosis.
Staff Anesthesiologist
Spectrum Medical Group
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Staff Anesthesiologist at a large tertiary care facility and trauma center. Provided direct anesthetic care to the full range of patients. Supervised residents, CRNA’s, and SRNA’s. Key member of the acute pain and regional anesthesia service for both Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2011 - 12.2012
- Staff Anesthesiologist at the 96th Medical Group. Provided direct anesthetic care to the full range of patients, including regional anesthesia and acute pain services, obstetrics, orthopedics, and vascular surgery.
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Staff anesthesiologist and Chief of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Service. Instructed DOD anesthesiology residents on performance of complex regional anesthesia techniques for wartime trauma patients, performing >1,000 blocks per year including continuous peripheral nerve blocks, epidurals, and multimodal management.
- Deployed as a Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) physician to Bagram AB, Afghanistan, 2009-2010, and summer 2011. Flew CCAT missions within Europe and from Germany to CONUS. Earned three Aerial Achievement Medals for CCAT service.
- Authored Joint Trauma System CPG on Pain Management, including En-Route Ketamine Infusion and management of thoracic and lumbar epidurals, peripheral blocks, and sedation.
Fellow, Regional Anesthesia
United States Army
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Chief, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center during the confluence of two combat theatres, Iraq and Afghanistan, caring for the greatest number of complex combat trauma patients seen since the Vietnam Era.
- Responsible for performance, supervision, and instruction of residents and staff for >1,000 regional blocks per year
- Taught regional anesthesia and performed cadaver dissection for workshops in Washington, DC, New York City, and Vietnam.
- Authored “Peripheral Nerve Blocks of the Arm” for the Military Advanced Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia Handbook, pub 2009.
Resident and Chief Resident, Anesthesiology
Spectrum Medical Group
07.2004 - 06.2007
- Completed a three-year residency in Anesthesiology at Maine Medical Center, performing a full range of complex anesthetics. Trained in all services including adult, pediatric, obstetric, neurosurgical, vascular, cardiac, orthopedics, and trauma.
- Served as Chief Resident during the senior year, responsible for resident daily operations, scheduling, and resident interface with the medical center and surgical services.
- Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
Flight Surgeon
60th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, USAF
10.2000 - 06.2004
- Flight Surgeon for the 33rd Fighter Wing.
- Responsible for home station and deployed care of all 33rd FW Airmen, including aircrew, maintainers, and their families.
- Served as board member for two aircraft mishap investigation boards
- Flew 150 hours of F-15 missions, as well as F-16, T-38, C-130, KC-135, B-52, and rotary wing aircraft.
Resident, Internal Medicine
United States Air Force
06.1999 - 06.2000
- Completed internship on the Internal Medicine service; responsible for care of internal medicine patients, including the Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, the Emergency Dept, and clinics.
- Assessed patient conditions and responses to stimuli with standardized evaluations and tests.
- Responded to emergency situations with life-saving treatment.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, medical history and examination results.
Education
Aerospace Medicine Primary Course
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
San Antonio, TX10.2000
M.D. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY05.1999
Associate of Arts - Biology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.1994
Skills
- Anesthetic Administration
- Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain Management
- Medical Documentation/EMR proficiency
- Obstetric Anesthesia/Epidural Administration
- Intravenous therapy/TIVA
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Emergency Response/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clinical judgment/Patient Safety
- Continuous Quality Improvement/Peer Review
Affiliations
- Member: American Society of Anesthesiologists
Certification
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, April 2008; active MOCA participant
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Timeline
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2023 - Current
Squadron Commander
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2021 - 06.2023
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB
07.2018 - 06.2021
Medical Director
United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB
08.2015 - 06.2018
Critical Care Physician
United States Air National Guard
03.2014 - 08.2015
Staff Anesthesiologist
Spectrum Medical Group
01.2013 - 06.2015
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2011 - 12.2012
Staff Anesthesiologist
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2008 - 09.2011
Fellow, Regional Anesthesia
United States Army
07.2007 - 06.2008
Resident and Chief Resident, Anesthesiology
Spectrum Medical Group
07.2004 - 06.2007
Flight Surgeon
60th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, USAF
10.2000 - 06.2004
Resident, Internal Medicine
United States Air Force
06.1999 - 06.2000
Aerospace Medicine Primary Course
USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
M.D. - Medicine And Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Associate of Arts - Biology
University of Louisville
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, April 2008; active MOCA participant
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Interests
Regional Anesthesia, TIVA, Patient Safety
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
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