Samuel Strauss, DO, MPH

Physician specialized in aerospace medicine with extensive experience practicing health care for populations exposed to atmospheric and space flight. This includes consulting on the physical and engineering aspects of the flight and space environment, investigates mishaps/incidents, and manages public safety issues.

Experienced medical professional skilled in aerospace medicine and patient care, with strong expertise in emergency procedures and clinical diagnostics. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Proficient in advanced medical techniques, patient assessment, and medical protocol compliance. Respected for reliability and collaborative approach to healthcare delivery.

• American College of Preventive Medicine - Fellow 1992
• American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - 1992
• Aerospace Medical Association - Fellow 1998, Member 1985
• Space Medicine Association - 1986, Life Member, Executive Committee 2008-2011
• International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine - Elected 1999
• American Society of Aerospace Medicine Specialists - Founding Member 1998
• Society of NASA Flight Surgeons - Life Member 2002
• American Medical Association - 2001

• Basic Provider Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Fundamentals for Critical Care
• National Practitioner Identifier #1588750764

• Determining Spherical Lens Correction for Astronaut Training Underwater Jason Porter PhD, C. Robert Gibson, OD, Samuel Strauss, DO, MPH, Optometry and Vision Science, American Academy of Optometry, Vol. 88, No. 9, Sept 2011:1119-1126
• The Use of an Extended Ventilation Tube as a Countermeasure for EVA-associated Upper Extremity Medical Issues Jones JA, Hoffman R, Buckland DR, Harvey CM, Bowen CK, Hudy E, Strauss S, Novak J, and Gernhardt ML, Acta Astronautica Volume 63, Issues 7-10, October-November 2008, Pages 763-768
• Prevention of Pilot Fatigue in Commercial Aviation Strauss S, Thai Flight Safety Information, 3rd Quarter, July-September 2007, Vol. 15 No. 3
• Evaluation of Hard Upper Torso Shoulder Harness De Witt J, Jones JA, Strauss S, et al. NASA Johnson Space Center, NASA/TP-2007-214751, November 2007
• Aviator’s Night Vision Strauss S. Air Beat, Journal of the Airborne Law Enforcement Association, Sept/Oct 2006
• Extravehicular Mobility Unit Training and Astronaut Injuries Strauss S, Krog R, Feiveson A. Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, May 2005;76:469-474
• Extravehicular Mobility Unit Training Suit Symptoms Strauss S, NASA Johnson Space Center, NASA/TP-2004-212075, June 2004
• Physical Demands and Injuries to the Upper Extremity associated with the Space Program Viegas SF, Williams DR, Jones J, Strauss S. Journal of Hand Surgery. May 2004;29(3):359-66
• Pilot Fatigue Strauss S, Wings Magazine, Winter 2003
• Night Vision for Fliers Strauss S, USAF Flying Safety Magazine, June 1991
• You’re the Flight Surgeon Strauss S, Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, March 1990;61(3)
• Academic Project for Residency in Aerospace Medicine: X-Ray Screening of the Vertebral Spine for High Performance Fliers Strauss S, Technical Report, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, June 1990
• Jet Lag Strauss S, USAF Flying Safety Magazine, July 1989
• Thesis for Master of Public Health: A Proposal for the Study of Lovastatin for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in USAF Aircrew Strauss S, Technical Report, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, May 1989

• Attending Physician and Consultant in Occupational Medicine, St David’s Medical Center
• Occupational Health Services, Austin, Texas.
• Consultant in worksite safety, ergonomics, toxicology, and international travel. Clients include St David’s Hospitals, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the US Army Reserve, the US Coast Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, State Trooper Academy, The City of Austin Police and Fire Departments, and the University of Texas at Austin. Feb 2011 to Oct 2013
• NASA Flight Surgeon, Advanced Projects, Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group, LZ Technology at NASA / Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas - February 2011 to present. Provides support for the development of medical systems for spacecraft being designed for use in current and future human space exploration missions. These include to the International Space Station, and reference missions to the Moon, Mars, asteroids, and outer planets. April 2011 to Feb 2012
• NASA Flight Surgeon, Human Test Support, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Wyle Occupational Health, NASA / Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas - October 2001 to February 2011. Dr. Strauss worked in support of NASA astronaut training. He was assigned to the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory supporting extra-vehicular activity training for missions scheduled on orbit from the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Astronaut training is conducted in the 40-foot immersion pool of the Sonny Carter Training Facility, which provides controlled neutral buoyancy operations in the facility water tank to simulate weightless conditions. His duties included injury prevention and care of assigned astronauts, medical supervision of diving operations, and hyperbaric therapeutic treatments as required for decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism in the on-site chamber. He also supported physiologic training in the altitude chamber located on-site, spacesuit vacuum chamber training, and NASA flight operations for weightless training, research and testing. Oct 2001 to April 2011
• Virginia Mason Clinic, Occupational Medicine, Seattle WA
• Attending physician and consultant in Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Diving Medicine. Senior FAA Aviation Medical Examiner, and examiner for OSHA standards qualification of commercial divers. Consultant in worksite safety, aviation/ diving medicine, ergonomics, toxicology, international travel, and aerochemical transportation. Corporate Medical Consultant to Alaska Airlines, and Horizon Airlines, and Regional Medical Consultant to several other national and international airlines. Fire Department Physician to several fire departments including the Sea-Tac International Airport. Visiting lecturer at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. June 1992 to October 2001
• U.S. Air Force
• Colonel, USAF, Medical Corps, Senior Flight Surgeon, Aerospace Medicine Specialist.
• Directed aerospace and occupational medicine departments. Provided and supervised flight crew, air traffic controller and family medical care including the treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses, Air Force aircrew, and FAA pilot examinations, asbestos surveillance, disability and occupational evaluations. Supervised and provided preventive medicine and health promotion education. Consultant for aerospace human factors including flight safety, mishap prevention, and accident investigation. Personnel and budget management. Supervised environmental health and bioengineering functions. Hospital senior executive staff. May 1986 to May 2000
• US Air Force Active Duty:
• USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, Aerospace Medicine Primary Course, Designated USAF Flight Surgeon - 1986
• USAF Logistics Center, Kelly AFB, Texas, Flight Surgeon, Chief of Aerospace Medicine, supervised 35 personnel. Rated aircrew member for the flight testing of B-52, C-5, and C-130 aircraft. Directed occupational medicine program for 20,000 civilian and 3,500 military personnel - 1986-1988
• USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, Residency in Aerospace Medicine, PGY 3 - 1989 to 1990
• 96th Strategic Hospital, Dyess AFB, Texas, Flight Surgeon, Chief of Aeromedical Services, supervised 35 personnel. Base mission included operation and all USAF training for B-1 B Bomber aircrew. Designated as USAF Weapon Systems Flight Surgeon for the B-1 B. Rated aircrew on the B-1 B, KC-135, and T-38. We also supported C-130 operations and were designated as an emergency landing site for Space Shuttle. Served in support of Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Base population of 5,000 personnel - 1990-1992
• US Air Force Reserve:
• 446 Aeromedical Staging Squadron, OER Commander, McChord AFB, WA - 1996-1998
• 446 Medical Squadron, Senior Flight Surgeon, McChord AFB, WA - 1998-2000
• He is retired from the United States Air Force at the rank of Colonel. As an Aerospace Medicine Specialist, Senior Flight Surgeon, and rated aircrew member he flew over 500 hours in 15 types of USAF aircraft.