Title: Trauma Director

Company: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

ANN ARBOR, MI, March 12, 2014, Maggie Brandt, MD, FACS, FCCM, Trauma Director at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, has been recognized by Elite American Physicians for dedication, achievements, and leadership in emergency surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care.A problem solver who loves to think on her feet, Dr. Brandt saw the challenge of returning injured people to their lives and families as gratifying in innumerable ways and made the decision to pursue a career in the medical profession. She served her country as a colonel in the United States Army Reserves Medical Corps. Dr. Brandt received numerous commendations for her work in the reserves, including the GWOT Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Medal, Deployed Surgeon’s Medal through the AAST, and she was a four-time recipient of the Army Commendation Medal. This experience enabled her to work in different environments with a diverse group of people. She served in the reserves for 21 years before retiring and focusing her efforts on providing patients at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with the highest quality care.Dr. Brandt joined the hospital’s staff in 2009 and has become a well-respected leader who is often sought after for advice and guidance. In her role, she serves as the director of trauma for a Level II Trauma Center, and a surgical intensivist, and teaches faculty in the general surgery residency program. Dr. Brandt is recognized as a hardworking and passionate general surgeon who attributes her professional success to her military training and experience, and to the support she receives from her family.Dr. Brandt is board certified in general surgery, surgical critical care and neuro-critical care, and earned an MD the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico, and her critical care residency at the University of Rochester. To keep abreast of changes in her field, Dr. Brandt is affiliated with The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and American College of Critical Care Medicine.

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