Jared Griffard

Jared Griffard, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas. A board-certified trauma surgeon, he completed his medical education at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine, followed by general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville and a fellowship in acute care surgery at Yale University School of Medicine.

• Clinical Focus: Nutrition in critically ill patients, point-of-care ultrasound in ICU, pediatric trauma care
• Professional Affiliations: Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), serving on its mentoring subcommittee; American Association of Surgical Trauma (AAST); Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)

Research Trends: Dr. Griffard's work focuses on optimizing trauma care, with emphasis on venous thromboembolism prevention, splenic injury management, rib fracture treatment, and reversal of anticoagulants in traumatic brain injuries. His publications highlight advancements in nonoperative management strategies and critical care protocols.