JEFFREY DURHAM DURGIN, MD, FACS
Board Certified in General Surgery, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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Professional Summary
JEFFREY DURHAM DURGIN, MD, FACS is a General Surgery and Emergency Medicine expert specializing in trauma surgery and emergency medical care. With a diverse career encompassing military service, academic roles, and clinical leadership, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating surgical outcomes, assessing emergency medical interventions, and evaluating whether standard of care deviations occurred.
Dr. Durgin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas and New Mexico, involving cases in trauma surgery, emergency medicine, and bariatric procedures. His MD in Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical School, along with certifications such as Board Certified in General Surgery and Emergency Medicine, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving surgical and emergency medical practices.
Work Experience
Jeffrey Durham Durgin, MD, FACS, has over 21 years of experience in the medical field, serving in various roles such as General Surgeon at PMG General Surgery, Plains Regional Medical Center, and Emergency Medicine Physician at Fedko Emergency Physicians, Plains Regional Medical Center, both anticipated to start in June 2025. He has been self-employed in surgical expertise since 2014 and has held multiple positions at Midland Memorial Hospital, including Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Trauma Medical Director. Additionally, he has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas Tech Health Science Center and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Best Descriptor
Dr. Jeffrey Durgin is a board-certified surgeon specializing in general and emergency medicine with extensive experience in trauma and bariatric surgery.
Best Use Cases
- 1medical malpractice cases involving surgical procedures
- 2emergency medicine protocol evaluations
- 3trauma surgery case reviews
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MD in Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas Medical School · 2001
BS in Psychology
Angelo State University · 1997
Licenses
- Medical License (TX)
- Medical License (NM)
- DEA License (TX)
- DEA License (NM)