Sigrid K. Burruss

Sigrid K. Burruss, MD serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Trauma Division at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Her clinical and research work focuses on trauma surgery, with expertise in pediatric trauma, violence intervention, and critical care management.

Her research interests encompass trauma epidemiology, injury prevention, and outcomes in special populations including pregnant women and children. She investigates the impact of public health policies such as marijuana legalization and shelter-in-place orders on trauma patterns, and leads studies on violence intervention programs and gunshot wound recidivism.

Dr. Burruss's recent publications highlight trends in multi-center trauma research, particularly in spinal cord injury, obstetric trauma, and novel therapeutic approaches like REBOA. Her work emphasizes disparities in trauma care and social determinants of health.

She has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on projects including California's Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant Program and DVT prophylaxis studies in trauma patients. Her collaborative efforts span multiple institutions addressing critical gaps in trauma care delivery.