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Randall McCafferty, MD, Neurosurgery, Palm Springs, CA, Desert Regional Medical Center

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Neurosurgery Palm Springs, CA

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Physician

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Summary

  • Randall McCafferty | Desert Care Network

    Neurological Surgeon

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2000
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1994 - 1998
  • David Grant Medical Center
    David Grant Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • United States Air Force Academy
    United States Air Force AcademyBS, Chemistry, 1984 - 1988
  • United States Air Force Academy
    United States Air Force AcademyB.S., Chemistry, 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1998 - 2018
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Legion of Merit 2019
  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal 2015
  • Best Presentation on TBI and psychological Health AFMS, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reconstructing Pelvic Discontinuity and Severe Acetabular Bone Loss in Revision Hip Arthroplasty with a Massive Allograft and Cage  
    Rossman SR, Cheng EY, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Essential Surgical Techniques, 1/1/2016
  • Increasing peptide rigidity to enhance T cell immunogenicity: easy as pi?  
    Hickman, H., Yewdell, J.W., Eur J Immunol, 1/1/2013
  • Monocytes, viruses and metaphors: hanging the Trojan horse  
    Yewdell, J.W., and Brooke, C.B., Cell Cycle, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Critical Air Transport Team (CCATT) Short Term Outcomes of Casualties with Spinal Fractures Moved with the Vacuum Spine Board Between 2009 and 2010.
    McCafferty RR, Lairet K, Balls K, Torres P, Minnick J, King J, Lairet J, AFMS Medical Research Symposium, National Harbor, MD, 1/2/2011
  • Early Results of a Prospective, Multi-Center, Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Minimally Invasive and Open Pedicle Screw Implantation Outcomes.
    Tobler WD, Perez-Cruet MJ, Lennarson PJ, McCafferty RR, Spoonamore MJ, Araghi A, 21st Annual North American Spine Society Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2006
  • Early Results of a Prospective, Multi-Center, Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Minimally Invasive and Open Pedicle Screw Implantation Outcomes.
    Tobler WD, Perez-Cruet MJ, Lennarson PJ, McCafferty RR, Spoonamore MJ, Araghi A, 20th Annual North American Spine Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2005

Lectures

  • AF Neurosurgery. 
    San Diego, CA - 1/26/2016
  • Epidemiology of Spinal Cord Injury in the Military Population and Operational Considerations. 
    Ft. Detrick, MD - 1/25/2016
  • Pediatric Head Injury during Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Latest Update on How Things Are Going at Desert Regional and JFK Memorial Hospital
    Latest Update on How Things Are Going at Desert Regional and JFK Memorial HospitalJuly 30th, 2020
  • Dr. McCafferty Discusses the State of Desert Regional & JFK Memorial Hospital
    Dr. McCafferty Discusses the State of Desert Regional & JFK Memorial HospitalJuly 9th, 2020
  • Crush of Coronavirus Cases from Mexico Continues to Overwhelm Hospitals in California
    Crush of Coronavirus Cases from Mexico Continues to Overwhelm Hospitals in CaliforniaJune 8th, 2020
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