Shawn Trelstad
Summary
Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with extensive experience delivering care in high-volume community, academic, and coastal urgent care settings. Manages complex medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies, supervises physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and residents, and works effectively within multidisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Medicine Physician
Northwest Acute Care Specialists
Portland, OR
02.2004 - Current
- Practice exclusively at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center since 2005, the highest-volume emergency department in the Legacy Health System.
- Evaluated and managed patients presenting with diverse medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care within the Legacy Health System.
- Supervised and collaborated with physician assistants and nurse practitioners to enhance team coordination and patient care delivery.
- Delivered evidence-based care while upholding stringent patient safety and quality standards, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Urgent Care Physician (Per Diem)
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH)
Oregon Coast
10.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for diverse patient population, enhancing access to urgent care.
- Provided high-quality, efficient care while adapting to fluctuating seasonal patient volumes, meeting community health needs.
- Delivered per diem clinical coverage across three urgent care locations along the Oregon Coast, ensuring continuity of care.
Attending Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
06.2002 - 02.2004
- Managed complex and critically ill patients in a high-acuity environment.
- Delivered high-quality emergency care in busy urban academic emergency department.
- Supervised and mentored emergency medicine residents during clinical rotations to enhance clinical skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective emergency care delivery.
Education
Emergency Medicine Residency -
New York Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY06-2002
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Portland, OR06-1999
Skills
- Emergency assessment
- Trauma management
- Critical care
- Patient stabilization
- Acute triage
- Ultrasound guidance
- Electronic charting
Personal Information
Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Board Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Core Competencies
- Emergency Medicine & Urgent Care
- Critical Care & Trauma Management
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Emergency Department Operations
- Team Leadership
- Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers
- Patient Safety & Quality Care
- Communication & Collaboration
- Multitasking in High-Acuity Settings
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Professional Activities
- Served as EKG Completion Provider for our site from 2020 to Present
- Served on Antibiotic Stewardship Committee at Legacy Salmon Creek from 2017 to 2020
- National research presentations during residency
- Published multiple peer-reviewed medical papers
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician (Per Diem)
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH)
10.2025 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician
Northwest Acute Care Specialists
02.2004 - Current
Attending Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
06.2002 - 02.2004
Emergency Medicine Residency -
New York Methodist Hospital
Doctor of Medicine (MD) -
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)