Douglas Patten

Douglas Patten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), part of Augusta University. He also serves in key administrative roles as Campus Associate Dean for the MCG Expansion in Albany and Campus Associate Dean-SW, contributing to medical education expansion efforts.

• MD, Medicine – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1981
• BS, Zoology/Animal Biology – Southeastern Louisiana University, 1976

His professional focus lies in clinical surgery and medical education, with teaching responsibilities in healthcare systems and critical care. His expertise spans surgical practice, healthcare delivery, and physician training, particularly in expanding medical access through regional campus development.

Douglas Patten was recognized for excellence in humanistic medicine by being inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2022, a prestigious acknowledgment of compassionate patient care and professional integrity.

He has contributed to medical education through courses such as MEDI 6230: Healthcare Matters and GMED 5034: Medical Critical Care, shaping future physicians' understanding of clinical systems and critical decision-making. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership and teaching roles indicate significant mentorship impact.

Douglas Patten is actively involved in the strategic growth of the Medical College of Georgia’s educational footprint, particularly through the Albany campus expansion initiative, reflecting a commitment to broadening access to quality medical training and healthcare services.