Department of Surgery Faculty
Richard J. Spitz, MD, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division: Emergency Medicine
Email: spitz@uthscsa.edu
Board Certifications:
ABEM
Education:
1994, MD, Chicago Medical School
1991, BA, Psychology, UTSA, 1998, Residency, EM, University of Chicago
Postgraduate training:
1998, Residency, EM, University of Chicago
Research interests:
Technique of Neuronal Cell Culturing, Examining neuronal cell injury-2001
Review of Escalator injuries-2001
Clinical interests: Involved in clinical bedside teaching, mentor for students
Publications:
Spitz, R. E-Medicine.com 'Retinal Vein Occlusion'
Biosketch: Dr. Spitz received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1994. He completed his residency in 2001 at the University of Chicago as well. Dr. Spitz joined the UTHSCSA staff in December 2003 as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Spitz provides staff leadership during EM morning conferences and is also a mentor for students who are interested in going into Emergency Medicine as a career. He represents the Division of Emergency Medicine on the UHS Orion work group.
Professional societies:
ACEP, AAEM, BCMS, TMA, TCEP
