Sheridan Messinger
Flight Surgeon
Anacortes,WA
Summary
Motivated and adaptable physician with broad clinical experience as a General Medical Officer and Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Navy. Proven ability to practice independently in high-stakes environments. Passionate about diagnostic radiology, with strong interests in medical imaging, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technological innovation. Committed to improving patient outcomes through precision diagnostics and evidence-based care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Department Head, Flight Surgeon
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor / VP-4
06.2023 - Current
- Provide primary care and occupational health for over 250 pilots, aircrew, and maintainers in deployed and garrison settings
- Serve as aviation medicine representative on the Medical Executive Committee
- Lead and mentor two hospital corpsmen, ensuring operational readiness and medical compliance
- Conducted numerous operational flights as aircrew in P-8A Poseidon missions in the Pacific
Aviation Mishap Investigator
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Investigated Class A mishap involving P-8A Poseidon; contributed to root cause analysis and aeromedical review
General Medical Officer (GMO)
North Island Branch Medical Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered comprehensive outpatient care to active-duty service members in a high-volume clinic setting
Emergency Department Scribe
CHI Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Documented ED encounters, enhancing clinical workflow and gaining early exposure to acute care medicine
Education
Transitional Year Internship -
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2021 - 01.2022
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Magna Cum Laude)
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
01.2012 - 01.2016
Skills
- Independent medical decision-making in austere and resource-limited environments
- Primary care and occupational medicine for aviation personnel
- Multidisciplinary case analysis and diagnostic problem-solving
- Experience managing acute, chronic, and musculoskeletal conditions
- Proficient in patient education and counseling
Academic Contributions
Case-in-Point Submissions – American College of Radiology (Pending, 2025):
- “Post-Procedure Coronary Artery Abnormality: A Multimodality Imaging Case” – Iatrogenic RCA dissection (Case #S16760)
- “Unraveling the Source: A Multimodality Diagnostic Challenge” – Tricuspid valve endocarditis with septic emboli (Case #S16761)
Presentations:
- “My Mistakes” – NMCSD Intern Lecture Series, 2022
- “Osteochondroma Presenting as a Popliteal Fossa Mass” – TY Sports Medicine Rotation, 2022
- “Radiographic Characteristics of Fracture Healing” – TY Radiology Rotation, 2021
- “Wernicke's Encephalopathy: Radiologic Findings” – 4th Year Radiology Elective, 2021
Professional Activities And Leadership
- Member, American College of Radiology, 06/01/25 - Present, 06092027
- Member, American Medical Association, 06/01/25 - Present, 00512201814
- Aviation Medicine Representative, Medical Executive Committee, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor, 06/01/25 - Present
- Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Coordinator, Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4), 06/01/24 - Present
- Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Patrol Squadron 4 (VP-4), 06/01/23 - Present
Certifications And Licensure
- Nebraska Medical License, Active, 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Honors And Awards
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP), U.S. Navy
Interests
Hiking, running, and exploring the outdoors
Chess and strategic board games
Spending time with my partner and our dog
Video games
Timeline
Medical Department Head, Flight Surgeon
Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor / VP-4
06.2023 - Current
Aviation Mishap Investigator
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
01.2023 - 12.2023
General Medical Officer (GMO)
North Island Branch Medical Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022
Transitional Year Internship -
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2021 - 01.2022
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
01.2016 - 01.2021
Emergency Department Scribe
CHI Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Magna Cum Laude)
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
01.2012 - 01.2016
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