Albert Chi, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Chi came to OHSU in 2016 from Johns Hopkins where he served as Medical Director of the Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Program and Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program since 2010. Dr. Chi is also commissioned as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Reserve.
Dr. Chi received his medical degree from the University of Arizona in 2003 and completed its residency program in 2008. His fellowship training was at the University of Maryland’s R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Prior to medical school, Dr. Chi completed both an undergraduate and graduate program in biomedical engineering at Arizona State University, which focused on neuromechanical control. His current research is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with traumatic injuries with an emphasis on motor control. One such effort involves a non-invasive solution for robotic control for quadriplegic individuals; Dr. Chi is developing a system to allow patients to perform activities of daily living using eye control.
Dr. Chi enjoys living in Portland with his 2-year-old son Troy.
Education and training
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Degrees
- M.S., 1999, Arizona State University
- M.D., 2003, University of Arizona
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Residency
- General Surgery, University of Arizona, 2003-2008
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Fellowship
- Surgical Critical Care/Trauma, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, 2008-2010
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Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
- American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Memberships and associations:
- Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma
- Alpha Omega Alpha - Medical Honor Society
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Alpha Eta Mu Beta – Biomedical Engineering Honor Society
- Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honor Society
- Biomedical Engineering Society
Areas of interest
- Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
- Targeted muscle reinnervation
Additional information
Honors and awards
- Johns Hopkins University Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award (2015)
- Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Emergency Medicine (2012, 2013, 2014)
- “Golden Apple” Surgery Clerkship Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University College of Medicine (2012)
- Service Excellence Award, Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Service Excellence (2011)
- OHSU Golden Rose Award, in recognition of outstanding service and excellence, 2020
Publications
Elsevier pure profileSelected publications
- Garry J, Casey K, Cole TK, Regensburg A, McElroy C, Schneider E, Efron D, Chi A. A Pilot Study of eye-tracking devices in the intensive care. Surgery. 2016 Mar;159(3):938-44.
- Michel SJ, Wang H, Selvarajah S, Canner JK, Murrill M, Chi A, Efron DT, Schneider EB. Investigating the relationship between weather and violence in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Injury. 2016 Jan;47(1)272-6.
- Canner JK, Haider AH, Selvarajah S, Hui X, Wang H, Efron DT, Haut ER, Velopulos CG, Schwartz DA, Chi A, Schneider EB. US emergency department visits for fireworks injuries, 2006-2010. J Surg Res. 2014 Jul;190(1):305-11.
- Zafar SN, Haider AH, Stevens KA, Ray-Mazumder N, Kisat MT, Schneider EB, Chi A, Galvagno SM Jr, Cornwell EE 3rd, Efron DT, Haut ER. Increased mortality associated with EMS transport of gunshot wound victims when compared to private vehicle transport. Injury. 2014 Sep;45(9):1320-6.
Publications
Early initiation of thromboembolic prophylaxis in critically ill trauma patients with high-grade blunt liver and splenic lacerations is not associated with increased rates of failure of non-operative management
TraumaEvolving 3D-Printing Strategies for Structural and Cosmetic Components in Upper Limb Prosthesis
ProsthesisHigh-Transhumeral Amputation
Journal of Hand Surgery Global OnlineCRISIS ventilator
American journal of surgeryCRISIS Ventilator
Journal of Medical Devices, Transactions of the ASMEExtended home use of an advanced osseointegrated prosthetic arm improves function, performance, and control efficiency
Journal of Neural EngineeringDesign and Preliminary Evaluation of an Augmented Reality Interface Control System for a Robotic Arm
Johns Hopkins APL Technical Digest (Applied Physics Laboratory)Leveraging 3D printing capacity in times of crisis
International journal of environmental research and public healthImplementation of 3D printing technology in the field of prosthetics
International journal of environmental research and public healthUtilizing additive manufacturing and gamified virtual simulation in the design of neuroprosthetics to improve pediatric outcomes
MRS CommunicationsPerioperative glycemic control and postoperative complications in patients undergoing emergency general surgery
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care SurgeryEarly thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin is safe in patients with pelvic fracture managed nonoperatively
Journal of Surgical ResearchA pilot study of eye-tracking devices in intensive care
Surgery (United States)Investigating the relationship between weather and violence in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
InjuryIncreased mortality associated with EMS transport of gunshot wound victims when compared to private vehicle transport
InjuryUS emergency department visits for fireworks injuries, 2006-2010
Journal of Surgical ResearchIncreased complications after appendectomy in patients with cerebral palsy
Surgery (United States)Influencing medical student education via a voluntary shadowing program for trauma and acute care surgery
JAMA SurgeryPost-traumatic empyema
InjuryBlunt aortic injury in a patient with prior coronary artery bypass surgery
Annals of Thoracic SurgeryOutcome of selective non-operative management of penetrating abdominal injuries from the North American National Trauma Database
British Journal of SurgerySafety and efficiency of interventional pulmonologists performing percutaneous tracheostomy
RespirationAssociation of 6% hetastarch resuscitation with adverse outcomes in critically ill trauma patients
American journal of surgeryEffect of glycemic state on hospital mortality in critically ill surgical patients
American Surgeon