Dr. Lerone R. Simpson
Faculty Rank:
Assoc. Professor / Clerkship Director (Surgery)
Academic Degree:
MD, FACS
University:
State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Degree Obtained:
2007
Years of Teaching Experience:
10+ (Based on Core Faculty appointment starting in 2016)
Notable Research Publications:
- “Cerebral Monitoring and Surveillance Using High-Resolution Functional Optical Imaging,” Chap. 16 in Neurovascular Coupling Methods, Neuromethods 88, pp. 307-330. Humana Press, New York, 2014.
- “Cerebral Oximetry in Cardiac Surgery: Exploration of Regional Variability,” Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Volume 213, Issue 3, Pages S46-47, September 2011.
- “Properties of Human Vasopressin Precursor Constructs; Inefficient Monomer Folding in the absence Of copeptin as a potential contributor to Diabetes Insipidus.” Biochemistry. 2004 Jun 29;43(25):8191-203.
List any awards or notable achievements:
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS).
- Assisted the Trauma Medical Director in building a Level I trauma center at McAllen Medical Center through two successful Level 1 verifications.
- Dual Board Certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
Why I love teaching:
I am passionate about education because it allows me to strengthen the entire chain of survival, from pre-hospital responders to surgical residents. My work organizing simulations, mock codes, and Stop-the-Bleed campaigns for EMS and law enforcement demonstrates my commitment to practical, evidence-based training. I find great reward in mentoring junior providers and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize trauma workflows and improve patient outcomes.
Outside of classroom:
Running (NYC Half-Marathon participant), Weight Training.