Elena Crecelius

Elena Crecelius, M.D., serves as a Research Fellow in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. She holds the military rank of Captain in the U.S. Army and is stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Earth Sciences from Willamette University
• Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine
• Pediatric Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center

Dr. Crecelius specializes in Travel Medicine and Parasitology, with research focused on infectious disease prevention and treatment for military personnel in deployment settings. Her work addresses tropical infections, vector-borne diseases, and health security challenges unique to service members operating in endemic regions worldwide.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

As a Research Fellow, she engages in clinical training and collaborative research under faculty supervision. Her current role emphasizes subspecialty skill development rather than independent grant management or student mentorship.

She operates within the Pediatric Infectious Diseases division at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, contributing to military healthcare delivery and operational readiness through clinical service and research initiatives.