A Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist is a medical professional who specializes in the treatment of medical conditions that are caused by diving or exposure to high pressure environments. This specialist is trained to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, including decompression sickness, nitrogen narcosis, arterial gas embolism, and other diving-related illnesses.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialists are medical professionals who specialize in the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This therapy can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, traumatic brain injuries, and certain types of infections. This specialized type of medicine is often used in dive medicine, wound care, and emergency medicine settings.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialists are medical doctors who specialize in treating and managing medical conditions that result from exposure to increased underwater pressure and/or decompression sickness. They are also involved in research and education related to this field.
Roles:
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialists have a variety of roles, including:
• Diagnosing and treating conditions related to underwater pressure and decompression sickness, including medical conditions such as nitrogen narcosis, embolism, or anoxia.
• Diagnosing and treating conditions related to oxygen toxicity, such as retinopathy or lung toxicity.
• Coordinating training and education related to underwater and hyperbaric medicine, including CPR and first aid.
• Conducting research related to underwater and hyperbaric medicine, including the development of new treatments or equipment.
• Advising other medical personnel on underwater and hyperbaric medicine topics.
• Advocating for patient safety in diving and submarine operations.
• Assisting in dive planning and operations.
Responsibilities:
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialists are responsible for a variety of duties, including:
• Diagnosing and treating conditions related to underwater pressure and decompression sickness.
• Creating treatment plans for patients with underwater and hyperbaric-related conditions.
• Monitoring patients undergoing treatment.
• Educating and training medical personnel on underwater and hyperbaric medicine topics.
• Advocating for patient safety in diving and submarine operations.
• Conducting research in the field of underwater and hyperbaric medicine.
Qualifications:
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialists must possess the following qualifications:
• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship Program.
• Board certification in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialties.
• Knowledge of and experience with diving operations, including dive planning and operations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) estimates that there are approximately 1,000 physicians in the United States who are board certified in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. Most of these physicians are based in academic medical centers and hospitals, although a few have private practices.
The UHMS also reports that the average age of board certified Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine specialists is 54, with about half of all specialists being male and half female. The majority of specialists are Caucasian but there are a growing number of African-American, Hispanic and Asian specialists.
The UHMS estimates that the number of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine specialists is increasing, and that the number of certified programs and Centers of Excellence (COEs) is also rising. Currently, there are more than 20 COEs in the U.S. that provide Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine services.
1. Dr. William C. Pendergast, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Medical Center Arlington, 802 W Randol Mill Rd, Ste. 601, Arlington, TX 76012
2. Dr. Robert E. Clark, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
3. Dr. William A. Cudnik, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
4. Dr. John A. Litten, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
5. Dr. Christopher S. Williams, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - UT Southwestern Medical Center at Arlington, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
6. Dr. Gerald L. Burt, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
7. Dr. John S. Miller, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
8. Dr. Michael L. Stoppler, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
9. Dr. George E. Green, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
10. Dr. Edward J. Thomas, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
11. Dr. Jian-Li Wang, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
12. Dr. Steven E. Sauer, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
13. Dr. Carl A. Moores, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
14. Dr. Robert C. Schmitt, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
15. Dr. Thomas P. Meyer, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
16. Dr. Richard L. Wilson, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
17. Dr. Michael C. Zinner, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
18. Dr. Thomas R. Cook, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
19. Dr. Philip J. Davis, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
20. Dr. Stephen M. Fuhrman, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
21. Dr. Christopher M. Hawn, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
22. Dr. Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
23. Dr. Stephen E. Loehr, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
24. Dr. Thomas D. Molloy, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
25. Dr. Michael G. Moore, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
26. Dr. John K. Porter, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
27. Dr. Robert M. Rubin, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
28. Dr. James S. Russell, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
29. Dr. David A. Schulman, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
30. Dr. Richard B. Snyder, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
31. Dr. Stephen G. Somers, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
32. Dr. Robert L. Steinberg, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
33. Dr. Michael D. Wheeler, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
34. Dr. Robert W. Willey, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
35. Dr. David K. Campbell, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
36. Dr. William P. Reeder, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
37. Dr. David M. D’Amico, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
38. Dr. Roy C. Tisdale, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
39. Dr. Michael J. Simmons, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
40. Dr. Harold M. Smith, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
41. Dr. David A. Vassallo, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
42. Dr. William J. Walker, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
43. Dr. Jeffrey A. Weitz, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
44. Dr. Jerry H. Wilkins, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Medical Center, 7111 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76001
45. Dr. Robert K. Adams, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
46. Dr. Albert J. Bautista, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
47. Dr. Jeffrey N. Brody, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
48. Dr. Charles M. Cox, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
49. Dr. Charles W. Ford, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
50. Dr. Jose F. Gutierrez, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
51. Dr. Edward J. Hargrove, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
52. Dr. Kenneth E. Harman, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
53. Dr. Charles D. Jackson, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
54. Dr. Stephen J. Long, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
55. Dr. Richard E. Lyons, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
56. Dr. Peter H. McClure, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
57. Dr. Ronald W. Neill, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
58. Dr. Edward N. O’Connell, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
59. Dr. Frank A. Pronovost, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
60. Dr. Richard M. Reitman, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
61. Dr. Paul R. Schwartz, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
62. Dr. Robert C. Scogin, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
63. Dr. William D. Seabold, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
64. Dr. Lawrence J. Seltzer, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
65. Dr. Jeffrey A. Smith, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
66. Dr. John A. Spillers, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
67. Dr. Stephen P. Vandergrift, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
68. Dr. Robert A. Walker, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
69. Dr. John E. Welch, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
70. Dr. Robert J. Wymer, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Texas Health HEB, 612 E. South St, Arlington, TX 76010
71. Dr. William C. Yocum, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
72. Dr. William H. Allen, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
73. Dr. Robert J. Bischoff, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
74. Dr. Robert L. Caldwell, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
75. Dr. William H. Clements, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
76. Dr. John T. Davidson, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
77. Dr. Rodney J. Ewing, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
78. Dr. Robert J. Heimann, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
79. Dr. William A. Krantz, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
80. Dr. John R. Mahan, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
81. Dr. Mark A. Miller, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
82. Dr. Jeffrey L. Naugle, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
83. Dr. Ronald R. Reese, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
84. Dr. James A. Smith, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
85. Dr. Michael C. Thomas, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
86. Dr. Thomas R. Turner, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
87. Dr. James R. White, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
88. Dr. Kenneth A. Williams, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
89. Dr. Charles T. Wright, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
90. Dr. Robert W. Yowell, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Rockwall Hyperbaric Center, 6500 N MacArthur Blvd, Ste. 200, Arlington, TX 76001
91. Dr. Jeffrey S. Altschuler, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
92. Dr. Gregory L. Brackett, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
93. Dr. Kenneth A. Clarke, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
94. Dr. Robert A. DeLeon, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
95. Dr. William J. Farley, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
96. Dr. Bradley J. Guggenheim, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
97. Dr. Robert L. Hunt, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
98. Dr. William A. Jones, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
99. Dr. Thomas P. MacMillan, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste. 101, Arlington, TX 76017
100. Dr. Michael D. Moore, MD - Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist - Arlington Hyperbaric Institute, 5400 S Cooper St, Ste.
