Richard J. Myers
Richard J. Myers, MD
600 Gresham Dr., Suite 204, Norfolk, VA 23457 B: (757) 388-5680 F: (757) 388-5681
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NPI: 1366685166
Virginia License #0101257708, South Carolina License #TL38872, Oregon License #MD161746, North Carolina License #2016-00601
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
9/2015-PresentAttending Surgeon, Sentara Orthopaedic Trauma Specialists, Norfolk & Virginia Beach, VA
8/2014-7/2015Fellow, Orthopaedic Traumatology, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center,Baltimore, MD
7/2010-6/2014Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
7/2009-6/2010Intern, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
6/2007-6/2009M.D., Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
8/2005-6/2007M.D. program (no degree), pre-clinical years, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
8/2000-5/2004B.S. in Kinesiology, Cum Laude, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
HONORS/AWARDS
2014-2015Center for Orthopaedic Trauma Advancement (COTA) fellow grant, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
2014Morris Hughes Award, Department or Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University
2013Delegate, American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum, Oregon Health & Science University
2009Inductee, Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, Alpert Medical Schoolof Brown University
2009Inductee, Sigma Xi scientific research society, Alpert Medical Schoolof Brown University
2004Greek Man of the Year, Order of Omega Honor Society, The College of William and Mary
2001-2004Scholarship recipient, AstraZeneca Citizens Foundation
2000-2004James Monroe Scholar, The College of William and Mary
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2017Myers R, Kim H, Hsieh AH, O’Toole RV, Sciadini MF. “When should we change drill bits? A Mechanical comparison of new, reprocessed, and damaged bits.” J Orthop Trauma. 2017. [Epub ahead of print, Feb 1].
2015Myers R, Kim H, Hsieh A, O’Toole R, Sciadini M. “When Should We Change Drills? A Comparison of New, Refurbished, & Damaged Bits.” 2015. Podium presentation at the 2015 Maryland Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting.
2014Myers RJ, Zusman NL, Larsen SD, Ching AC, Hart RA, Yoo JU. “Prevalence and Identification of Preoperative Depression in Operative Cervical Patients: The Role of Gender and Other Demographic Factors.” 2014. Manuscript under review.
2014Myers R, Murdock E, Farooqi M, Crawford D. “A Unique Case of Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment and Review of the Literature.” Orthopaedics. 2014. In press.
2014Phillip T, Myers R, Mirza A. “Sacroiliac Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review.”
2014Oregon Journal of Orthopaedics, 2014. Kowalik T, Mahylis J, Kagan R, Wallenburg R, eds. Myers R, Roster B, Dehaan A, Seddon Jeds emeritus.
2013Myers RJ,Zusman NL, Larsen SD, Ching AC, Hart RA, Yoo JU. “Operative Parameters, Not Preoperative Patient Characteristics Are Associated With Major Medical Complications AfterCervical Spine Surgery.” 2013. Poster Presentation at the 2013 Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting.
2013Myers RJ, Zusman NL, Larsen SD, Ching AC, Hart RA, Yoo JU. “Role of Gender on the Diagnosis, Prevalence, and Affect of Depression in Cervical Spine Surgery Patients.” 2013. Podium presentation at the 2013 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Lousiana.
2013Myers R, Mirza A, Ahn J. “Is This Article Going to Change My Practice? A Critical Evaluation of Literature.” Instructional Course Lectures. 2013. Presented at the 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting.
2013Oregon Journal of Orthopaedics, 2013. Myers R, Roster B, Dehaan A, Seddon J, Kowalik T, Mahylis J, eds.
2012Oregon Journal of Orthopaedics, 2012. Myers R, Roster B, Dehaan A, Seddon J, Mirza A, eds.
2010Myers RJ, Linakis SW, Mello MJ, Linakis JG. Competitive Wrestling-related Injuries in School Aged Athletes in U.S. Emergency Departments. West J Emerg Med. 2010 Dec;11(5):442-9.
2010Bakhos LL, Lockhard GR, Myers R, Linakis JG. Emergency Department Visits for Concussion in Young Child Athletes.Pediatrics. 2010 Sep;126(3):e550-6. Epub 2010 Aug 30.
2009Mello MJ, Myers R, Christian JB, Palmisciano L, Linakis JG. Injuries in youth football: national emergency department visits during 2001-2005 for young and adolescent players. AcadEmerg Med. 2009 Mar;16(3):243-8. Epub 2009 Feb 4.
2008-2009Independent research assistant, Departments of Community Health and Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, examined injury prevention in sports (football, wrestling) and injury epidemiology, Advisors: Michael J. Mello, MD, MPH, James Linakis, PhD, MD.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2012-2014Resident member, Surgical Site Infection Task Force, Oregon Health & Science University
2010-2014Resident member, Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) committee, Oregon Health & Science University
2010-2014Resident member, Venous Thromboembolism Task Force, Oregon Health & Science University
2010-2014Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation Department EPIC Departmental Instructor, Oregon Health & Science University
2009-2014Resident member, EPIC Inpatient User Group, Oregon Health & Science University
2009-2014Orthopaedic Surgery representative, House Officers’ Association, Oregon Health & Science University
COURSEWORK/CERTIFICATIONS
2015 AO/ASIF AO Trauma Masters Course- Current Concepts- Tips from the Masters, Davos, Switzerland
2015AO/ASIF Solutions for Problem Fractures & Post-Traumatic Complications, San Francisco, California
2015AO/ASIF Trauma Fellows Cadaver Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada
2014Stryker Fellows Pelvic & Acetabular Fracture Management Course, Tampa, Florida
2014Smith & Nephew Essentials of Taylor Spatial Frame Course, San Francisco, Califormia
2012Smith & Nephew Surgical Approaches for Internal Fixation (SAIF) Course, Memphis, Tennessee
2012 AO/ASIF Advanced Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course for Residents
2011AO/ASIF Basic Principles and Techniques of Operative Fracture Management Course for Residents
2011Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma (FOT) Lower Extremity Dissection Course and Annual Meeting
2010Southwest Orthopaedic Trauma Association PGY-2 Course
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
2015-present Virginia Orthopaedic Society: Associate (A) Member
2014-2015Maryland Orthopaedic Association: Resident/Fellow Member
2013-presentAmerican Orthopaedic Association: Emerging Leaders Program
2012-presentOrthopaedic Trauma Association: Candidate Member
2009-presentAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery: Candidate Member.
2009-2014Oregon Medical Association: Resident Member
2009-2014Oregon Association of Orthopaedists: Resident Member
2009-2014Western Orthopaedic Association: Resident Member
2005-2009American Medical Association: AMA-MSS National Committee on Long Range Planning (2007-2008)
2005-2007Medical Society of Virginia: Alternate delegate- 2006 student section meeting
GRANTS RECIEVED
2014-2015Center for Orthopaedic Trauma Advancement (COTA) fellow grant, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
2014AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Grant: Thermal Injury in Orthopaedic Drilling: Revisiting What Clinically Matters. PI: Richard J. Myers
2007AMA Medical Student Section Chapter Involvement Grant- Covering the Uninsured: My HOPE Student Run Clinic, Richard J. Myers and Christopher S. Thomas, Eastern Virginia Medical School
2006Medical Society of Virginia Foundation Medical Student Mini Grant: My HOPE Student Clinic, Richard J. Myers and Christopher S. Thomas, Eastern Virginia Medical School
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Available Upon Request