Kari F Jerge, MD, FACS is a general surgeon passionate about providing timely, objective expert opinions on medical malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. She is known for a particular gift for translating complex surgical disease processes and surgical decisions into language understandable by legal teams and juries. She has achieved dual Board Certified in General Surgery and Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. Dr Jerge has additional subject matter expertise elective and emergent general surgery, surgical critical care (ICU medicine), and trauma surgery. Her background includes extensive experience in pre-hospital care of trauma patients including care provided by Fire and EMS services before patient reaches hospital. She has been in independent practice for over 10 years in a variety of settings including rural, private, and large academic practices. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the premier professional society of surgeons. She is also a member of several national societies including EAST, NAEMT, and AWS. She possesses unrestricted state licenses in 5 states including California and Arizona. Solid experience with chart review, deposition, expert witness testimony. CV and References available upon request.

Education:

• St. Louis University Hospital General Surgery Residency, PGY4 – PGY5
• St. Louis University Hospital Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
•  UNC Chapel Hill General Surgery Residency, PGY1- PGY3
• University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Medical Doctorate, June 2006
• University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Science Degree, Science Pre-Professional

Certifications:

•  Nebraska State Medical License
•  ASSET Re-Certification
• Basic Endovascular Skills in Trauma/REBOA Course
• California State Medical License
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
• Zimmer Biomet Rib Plating Course
• Bard Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Proctorship
• Bard Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Course
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor
• Illinois State Medical License
• ABS General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care Certification
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care Certification
• Michigan and Indiana State Medical Licenses
• ATOM and ASSET Certifications
• Arizona State Medical License
• ATLS Instructor
• ABS General Surgery Qualifying Examination- Passed
• ABS Surgical Critical Care Certifying Examination- Passed
• ACLS Certification

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