Erica A. Loomis

Dr. Erica A. Loomis is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and a consultant in the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery in Rochester, Minnesota. She holds leadership roles including Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery (2020-2025), Medical Director of Saint Marys Outpatient, and Practice Chair for Trauma Critical Care and General Surgery. Her affiliations span multiple committees focused on trauma care quality, transfer protocols, and electronic health systems.

Her research integrates clinical surgery with healthcare systems innovation, focusing on:

• Acute care surgery and traumatic injury management
• Optimization of hospital census and patient flow
• Surgical readmission reduction strategies
• Trauma fluid resuscitation protocols

Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on COVID-19 biomarkers in trauma patients, thromboinflammatory responses, natural orifice endoscopic surgical techniques, and outcomes improvement for cardiovascular device infections. Her work frequently appears in high-impact surgical journals.

Honors include:

• Jon A. van Heerden Award (2011)
• SAGES Researcher in Training Award (2010)
• Balfour Surgical Research Award (2008)
• Alpha Omega Alpha induction (2004)

She mentors through the Association of Women Surgeons and oversees quality improvement initiatives in trauma care. Her committee leadership includes the Epic Trauma Surgery Board and ACS Board of Governors, driving advancements in surgical protocols and patient transfer systems.