Critical Care Surgery

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Dr. David E. Handman is a highly experienced trauma and acute care surgeon with specialized expertise in critical care medicine. With over two decades of medical practice, he has provided comprehensive surgical and critical care services across multiple institutions, including Level 2 trauma centers, intensive care units, and private surgical practices. Dr. Handman earned his B.A. in Genetics and Development from Cornell University and his M.D. from the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel. He completed his general...
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Dr. Elizabeth A. Bales, M.D. is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a clinical focus in acute pain management, perioperative optimization, and patient advocacy. With over 15 years of experience in adult and pediatric anesthesia, she has served as a physician leader in operating rooms across Southern California, combining her expertise in anesthesiology with a lifelong dedication to service and public health​​. Dr. Bales completed her undergraduate and medical education at Loyola University of Chicago, graduating with honors from both programs. She...