Throughout my career in emergency medicine, I’ve seen firsthand how critical both immunization and medical ID access are to saving lives. From preventing infectious disease to identifying at-risk patients when every second counts, these systems protect us all. To the

Might have to go by Doc B (or maybe S-Bo) from now on… 😎🎤 Hype Magazine, known for covering legends in hip hop, somehow decided to feature an emergency physician this month. I didn’t drop a mixtape… but I have been in some high-pressure situations. It’s an honor to be

🎬 Featured on History Channel! I’m honored to be among the experts featured on History Channel’s Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny, a compelling new docuseries exploring recently released government records. As a former Army battalion surgeon, I was tapped to help

Throughout my career in emergency medicine, I’ve seen firsthand how critical both immunization and medical ID access are to saving lives. From preventing infectious disease to identifying at-risk patients when every second counts, these systems protect us all. To the

🎬 Featured on History Channel! I’m honored to be among the experts featured on History Channel’s Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny, a compelling new docuseries exploring recently released government records. As a former Army battalion surgeon, I was tapped to help

Throughout my career in emergency medicine, I’ve seen firsthand how critical both immunization and medical ID access are to saving lives. From preventing infectious disease to identifying at-risk patients when every second counts, these systems protect us all. To the

Grateful to be featured in Forbes Israel. It’s not about me — it’s about our team, our mission, and resilience under fire. 📖 buff.ly/KTWoAln 🎥 Desert Doc on Prime Video 👉 buff.ly/4eXMsPw #DesertDoc #ForbesIsrael #LeadershipUnderFire

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Eight years ago, I wrote about the opioid crisis, which has since worsened with fentanyl and rising overdose deaths. Despite evolving challenges, our emergency workers and first responders tirelessly save lives daily. Desert Doc aims

What happens when purpose & profession don’t align? 4 yrs ago, I wrote about the quiet crisis many veterans face: Highly trained. Highly disciplined. Yet underemployed, overlooked, or burned out. Still painfully relevant. This Labor Day, let’s honor work and meaningful work —

“Crisis doesn’t create character—it reveals it.” In my TEDEd article, Courage Under Fire, I share how battlefield trauma and emergency medicine shaped my leadership under pressure. These lessons apply far beyond the ER. Read here: buff.ly/3eOfU51 #DesertDoc

📚 Emergency physician or med student prepping for USMLE Step 3? Honored to have contributed to a book featured on Edwin Leap, MD’s blog — built from real-world EM experience to make your prep efficient & effective. ✅ Core EM content (no fluff) ✅ Past exam trends ✅ 100s of

✨ Excited to share ✨ This November I’ll deliver the keynote at the 18th Annual Odessa College Honors Luncheon, a celebration that raises scholarships for students in nursing, education, engineering, music & more. From combat medicine to the ER, I’ve seen how resilience &

Honored to know Matt Mildorf, who answered the call to serve after 9/11. His story is a reminder of courage and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget 🎥 youtu.be/mMRSXuNxqq8

7:46 AM, September 11, 2001. The moment our world changed forever. 🇺🇸 We pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage of those who answered the call that morning. Never forgotten. #911NeverForget

Today we remember September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸 A day of unimaginable loss, but also one that revealed extraordinary courage. From first responders who ran toward danger, to hospital staff and EMTs who worked tirelessly to save lives — your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Their strength doesn’t end on the battlefield—it begins there. I’ve treated many injured veterans, but more often, I’ve learned from them. Their resilience, leadership, and determination to keep serving in new ways is nothing short of inspiring. This piece honors America’s

After a tumble, this young patient came to the ER. Thankfully, our exam showed no signs of brain injury. Instead, she was cheerful, showing me her rainbow drawing and even reciting the colors in order. It’s moments like this: innocence and resilience in the midst of worry, that

Odessa ICU nurses raised $23K to help a snakebite patient get home to Canada. Medicine isn’t just skill—it’s heart. 🐍❤️✈️ 🙏 I want to recognize the incredible staff at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. As an emergency physician here, I’m honored to work with such

ER nurses bring calm to chaos. 🩺 Their courage, skill & compassion save lives every shift. Honoring these heroes this #EmergencyNursesWeek. 🙏 ➡️ See frontline care in Desert Doc, Prime Video 👉 buff.ly/4eXMsPw #TraumaCare #DoctorsAndNurses #EmergencyMedicine

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth 🩺 noon on the 14th Understanding your care can literally save your life. Clear communication between patients and providers isn’t just helpful—it’s lifesaving. ➡️ See real stories of care in Desert Doc, now streaming on Prime Video 👉