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9300 Campus Point Dr MC#7893Department of NeurosurgeryLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Summary
- Jeffrey M. Tomlin, MD, is a neurosurgeon who completed his medical education at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and has a BS in aerospace engineering. Dr. Tomlin underwent surgical internship training and a neurological surgery residency, followed by an MBA. His experience includes leadership roles at civilian academic and military medical centers and participation in NATO. He is noted for his publications on neurosurgery education, military medical response to COVID-19, and traumatic ischemic injury. Dr. Tomlin has received several awards, including the Master Clinician Award and Neurosurgery Academic Achievement Award.
Education & Training
- Naval Postgraduate SchoolMBA, 2015 - 2017
- University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2000 - 2006
- National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Surgery, 1999 - 2000
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1999
- United States Naval AcademyB.S., Aerospace Engineering, 1989
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2019 - 2027
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Master Clinician Award Naval Medical Center San Diego, 2013
- Neurosurgery Academic Achievement Award University of Rochester, 2004
- Robert T. Florin Award American Association of Neurological Surgeons National, 2004
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsAttitudes Toward Neurosurgery Education for the Nonneurosurgeon: A Survey Study and Critical Analysis of U.S. Military Training Techniques and Future Prospects.Vijay M Ravindra, Matthew D Tadlock, Jennifer M Gurney, Kristin L Kraus, Bradley A Dengler
World Neurosurgery. 2022-11-01 - 4 citationsU.S. Neurosurgical Response to COVID-19: Forging a Path Toward Disaster Preparedness.Vijay M Ravindra, Gavin P. Dunn, Shawn Belverud, Christopher P. Carroll, Scott L. Zuckerman
Military Medicine. 2021-05-03 - 2 citationsTraumatic ischemic injury in a top of the basilar distribution: a case reportMihir Gupta, Anudeep Yekula, David Barba, J. Scott Pannell, Jeffrey M. Tomlin
BMC Neurology. 2021-04-27
Journal Articles
- Pneumocephalus and neurosurgery in rotary aircrewRuddick B, Tomlin J, Aerosp Med Hum Perform, 1/1/2015
- Positron emission tomography-computed tomography coregistration for diagnosis and intraoperative localization in recurrent Nelson syndromeHintz EB, Tomlin JM, Chengazi V, Vates GE, J Neurol Surg Rep, 1/1/2013
- Contemporary imaging of mild TBI: the journey toward diffusion tensor imaging to assess neuronal damageW Christopher Fox, Min S Park, Shawn Belverud, Arnett Klugh,Dennis Rivet, Jeffrey M Tomlin, Neurol Res, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters
- Threaded Cage Fusion: Six Year Experience with Extended FollowupPatrick Reid, MD; Jeffrey M Tomlin, MD; Howard J Silberstein, MD, FACS, Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2004
- Successful Arthrodesis in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Pedicle Screw Fixation: A Review of 74 CasesRafael Allende, M.D., Jeffrey M. Tomlin, M.D., Whitenack, Melissa, BS, Paul K. Maurer, M.D, AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2004
- Ventriculosubgaleal shunting for hydrocephalus: Where is it useful?Jeffrey M. Tomlin, M.D. and Howard J. Silberstein, M. D., Pediatric Section Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, 1/1/2003
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Lectures
- Adult onset seizure presenting in the resort environment with head trauma resulting in skull fracture and epidural hematomaJackson, WY - 1/1/2015
- Helmet use and the incidence of head and spinal injuries in snow sports with implications for triage and evacuationJackson, WY - 1/1/2014
- CNS Infection Following Penetrating Head Injury in the Global War on TerrorHot Springs, VA - 1/1/2009
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Other
- The Surfacing EvolutionTomlin, JM, AANS Neurosurgeon | Volume 29, Number 2, 2020
http://bit.ly/2pp8kwN
11/2020 - Return to the Classroom for a Seat in the Boardroom: Mid-career Business Education as a Practicing NeurosurgeonTomlin, AANS Neurosurgeon
http://aans.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT05NDM2MjQxJnA9MSZ1PTEwOTAyNDU4MDAmbGk9Nzg0NzM5ODA/index.html
7/2/2020
Press Mentions
- Navy Renaissance Man Switches Careers from Engineering to Brain SurgeryNovember 20th, 2014
- FROM BENEATH THE SEA TO THE OPERATING ROOM: UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY WATER POLO ALUM DR./CAPT. JEFFREY TOMLIN IS A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF NEUROSURGERYJuly 5th, 2020
Professional Memberships
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