Robert Edward Falcone (born April 12, 1950) is an Italian-American surgeon. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.[1] He also serves as a clinical professor of surgery at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He was the president of the Grant Medical Center and Columbus Medical Association.[2]

Robert E. Falcone
Born (1950-04-12) April 12, 1950 (age 74)
Occupation(s)President Grant Medical Center
Clinical Professor of Surgery Ohio State University College of Medicine
Known forTrauma surgery

Career edit

In addition to being a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, he is affiliated with the American Association of Surgery for Trauma.[3][4][5]

Falcone specializes in surgical and non-surgical treatment of injuries that present a risk of death. The stomach, colon, spleen, and pancreas are a few areas that he operate.[6]

Falcone established Grant Medical Center Trauma Program (Urban Trauma and Teaching Hospital) in 1986 and ran it till 2006.[7]

Falcone was honored for his commitment to the arts at the centennial celebration: Ohio Art League 100 in 100.[8][9][10][11]

Selected publications edit

  • Thomas, Bruce; Vaccaro, Patrick; Falcone, Robert E.; Vasquez, Donald G. (January 2000). "Traumatic Massive Atheroembolism: Case Report and Literature Review". Vascular Surgery. 34 (1): 77–80. doi:10.1177/153857440003400117. ISSN 0042-2835.
  • Rozycki, G. S.; Schmidt, J. A.; Ochsner, M. G.; Thomas, B.; Boulanger, B.; Davis, F.; Falcone, R. E.; Feliciano, D. V. (February 1998). "Early detection of hemoperitoneum by ultrasound examination of the right upper quadrant: a multicenter study". Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 44 (2): 424. doi:10.1097/00005373-199811000-00006. ISSN 2163-0755.
  • Werman, Howard A; Falcone, Robert E (May 1998). "Glottic Positioning of the Endotracheal Tube Tip: A Diagnostic Dilemma". Annals of Emergency Medicine. 31 (5): 643–646. doi:10.1016/S0196-0644(98)70213-6.
  • Thomas, Bruce W.; Falcone, Robert E. (April 1998). "Confirmation of Nasogastric Tube Placement by Colorimetric Indicator Detection of Carbon Dioxide: A Preliminary Report". Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 17 (2): 195–197. doi:10.1080/07315724.1998.10718746. ISSN 0731-5724.
  • Ohimor, Stephen O; Falcone, Robert E (July 1996). "Phenytoin Prophylaxis in Posttraumatic Head Injury". Journal of Pharmacy Technology. 12 (4): 160–164. doi:10.1177/875512259601200410. ISSN 8755-1225.
  • Ohimor, Stephen O; Falcone, Robert E (July 1996). "Phenytoin Prophylaxis in Posttraumatic Head Injury". Journal of Pharmacy Technology. 12 (4): 160–164. doi:10.1177/875512259601200410.
  • Stanhope, Kevin; Falcone, Robert; Quinlin, William; Werman, Howard (July 1996). "Helicopter Dispatch: A time study". Air Medical Journal. 15 (3): 128. doi:10.1016/S1067-991X(96)90042-5.

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