• Trauma Surgery Acute Care Surgeon, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Mich.
• Faculty, Hurley Medical Center Trauma Surgery Fellowship, Flint, Mich.

A Goodrich, Mich., native, Dr. Beer was a welcome addition as a trauma surgery fellow (he knew the best local attractions) and then as an attending physician, where his surgical skills are much appreciated. He joined the faculty in 2020.

Education

• Trauma Surgery Fellowship: Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Mich.
• Surgical Critical Care Fellowship: Henry Ford Medical Center, Detroit, Mich.
• General Surgery Residency: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Mich.
• Internship: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Mich.
• Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Mich.
• Bachelor of science in Biology: John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio

Professional Organizations

• American College of Surgeons
• American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
• American Osteopathic Association
• Society of Critical Care Medicine

Professional Certifications

• Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma
• Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Fundamental Critical Care Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• ECMO Basic- 2019

Research and Quality Improvement Interests

Dr. Beer's recent scholarly activity includes projects related to hypothermic protocol, central venous line placement and procedural safety, burn fluids electrolytes and acid-base disorders. He has given multiple Grand Rounds presentations, including recent topics of pediatric genitourinary trauma, diverticulitis, and burns special considerations.

His most recent national presentation:

• Volume Assessment with Central Venous Saturation Compared to Standard Measure and Bedside Ultrasound. 48th Annual Meeting of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, San Diego, Calif., February 2019