Jon David Dorfman

Jon David Dorfman is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Surgery under the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. His clinical division focuses on Trauma/Critical Care. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Research Interests: Dr. Dorfman specializes in trauma surgery and critical care, with expertise in

• Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment using the Caprini model
• Geriatric trauma and fall-related injuries
• Thoracic and abdominal trauma imaging
• Management of penetrating injuries like gunshot wounds
• Public health implications of trauma during pandemics
• Emergency anticoagulation protocols

Collaborative Networks: He is part of the Research Consortium of New England Centers for Trauma (ReCoNECT) and has co-authored studies with institutions across the U.S. His work intersects with multidetector CT imaging, surgical outcomes, and clinical protocol development.