Department of Surgery Faculty
Ralph N. Terpolilli, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Division: Emergency Medicine
Email: terpolilli@uthscsa.edu
Board Certifications: American Board of Emergency Medicine
Education:
MBA-Our Lady of the Lake, San Antonio, TX
M.D.-University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Ohio
M.S.-Wright State University School of Medicine, Ohio
B.S.--USAF Academy, Colorado
Postgraduate training:
Internship-1983- Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio
Residency-1985- Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio
Research interests: Has developed clinical research projects, Biomedical Health Mapping, Role of Nutrition in Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention
Clinical interests: Skills in bedside ultrasonography & difficult airway management.
Publications:
Maze, Terpolilli, Lee, (1997).
Aloe Vera Extract Prevents Aspirin-Induced Acute Gastric Mucosal Injury in Rats. Medical Science Research, 25:756-766.
Terpolilli, Davis & Back. Abstract, 1979. A Comparative Study of the Effects of Three Halogenated Methanes on Cardiovascular Dynamics and Myocardial Energy Metabolism. Toxicology & Applied Pharmacology 48(1) Part 2:A22.
Terpolilli, Davis, Peterson & Back. Abstract, 1978. The Effects of Bromochlorodifluoromethane (BCF) on Contractility & Cardiac Tissue Levels of High Energy Metabolites. Toxicology & Applied Pharmacology 45(1):336.
Davis, Olson, Terpolilli & Back, 1977. Toxicity Studies of Triaminoguanidine Nitrate. AMRL-TR-77-16, AMRL, AMD, AFSC, WPAFB, Ohio.
Harris, Horton, Terpolilli, Van Stee & Back, 1976. Anomalous Cardiovascular Structures in a Guinea Pig. Veterinary Pathology 13 (2):157.
Harris, Horton, Terpolilli, Inman, Van Stee & Back, 1975. Current Techniques of Evaluating Cardiodynamic Function. Proc 6th Ann Conf Environ Toxicol, AMRL-TR-75-125:227-241, AMRL, AMD, AFSC, WPAFB, OH.
Davis, Terpolilli & Back, 1975. Toxic Point Determination of Selected Hazardous Materials. Report #DOT/MTB/OHMO-75/4. DOT, Materials Transportation Bureau, Office of Hazardous Materials Operations, Washington, D.C.
Westermeyer, R.R. and Terpolilli, R.N. Cardiac Asystole after Mouthwash Ingestion: A Case Report and Review of the Contents.
Biosketch: Dr. Terpolilli received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine in 1982. He completed his internship in Emergency Medicine at Akron City Hospital in 1983 and his residency in 1985 from Akon City as well. Dr. Terpolilli joined the UTHSCSA faculty in 1994 and is now Associate Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine. He serves as Assistant Chief to the Medical Director in his absence. Dr. Terpolilli is an active member of the medical school’s Admission Committee interviewing students on a weekly basis for admissions. He also advises students in all years of medical school. He actively teaches fourth year medical students ACLS. Dr. Terpolilli represents the Emergency Center on the UHS CPR committee which he serves as Chairman. He is an active member of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians education committee and serves as CME monitor. He also is an Oral Board Examiner for the ABEM.
Awards:
Fellow-American College of Emergency Physicians
Chief Resident-Emergency Medicine, 1984-85, Akron City Hospital
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Delta Mu Delta National Business Honor Society
Our Lady of the Lake University MBA Outstanding Academic Achievement
AMA Physicians Recognition Award
Texas College Emergency Physicians Certificate of Teaching Appreciation
USAF Flight Surgeons Rating
Professional Societies:
Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians
American College of Physician Executives
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Medicine
Society Academic Emergency Medicine
American Medical Association
Soutnern Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Bexar County Medical Society
Alamo Area Emergency Physicians
Texas Medical Foundation
Emergency Medicine Foundation
