Roger Mortimer

Roger Mortimer, MD, is a Professor of Family Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), practicing at UCSF Fresno. He serves as Associate Chief of the UCSF Fresno Family & Community Medicine Department and Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at UCSF Fresno. Dr. Mortimer also holds key roles in wilderness and rescue medicine, including Instructor for the National Cave Rescue Commission and delegate to the International Commission on Alpine Rescue (ICAR).

Education & Training:

• BA in Biology and Psychology, UC Berkeley (1986)
• MD, University of Sherbrooke, Quebec (1991)
• Residency in Family Medicine, UCSF Fresno (1994)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, UCSF (2021)

Research Interests: Dr. Mortimer's research bridges HIV medicine and wilderness medicine. His HIV-focused work explores fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, particularly Coccidioides immitis. In wilderness medicine, he investigates suspension syndrome—a potentially fatal condition from prolonged harness use during climbing or rescue operations. His work informs evidence-based protocols for mountain rescue teams worldwide.

Clinical Practice: He provides primary and HIV specialty care at the CRMC Special Services Clinic, supervises residents at Community Regional Medical Center, and mentors trainees across UCSF Fresno.

Awards & Honors:

• UCSF Fresno Faculty Research Award (2013)
• Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (2014)
• Fellow, Academy of Wilderness Medicine (2017)
• Dr. Alex Moir Award for Inspirational Character and Mentorship (2020)
• UCSF Fresno Family & Community Medicine Faculty of the Year (2025)

Wilderness Medicine Leadership:

• Assistant Training Officer, Fresno County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue Mountaineering Team
• Instructor, National Cave Rescue Commission
• NCRC Delegate to ICAR (International Commission on Alpine Rescue)