Dr. Mark Wilkerson

Biography

Mark Wilkerson, MD, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, with a dedicated career in emergency medicine since joining the faculty in 1997. He completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Wayne State University after obtaining his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Western University. He has extensive experience in emergency medicine, having trained as a chief resident at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. His research contributions include significant studies on cocaine evaluation in chest pain, ketamine for conscious sedation, and the use of Heliox for treating respiratory illnesses in pediatric patients. He is also heavily involved in Trauma care and has been a liaison in the emergency department for 15 years. Beyond clinical work, Dr. Wilkerson serves as the coordinator for Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) at Hurley Medical Center. His interests include directing EMS care and medical direction for Advanced Medical House Calls, where he oversees care for 500 patients. With 27 years of advocacy for patients and families, particularly in shared decision-making during cardiac emergencies, Dr. Wilkerson is committed to clinical teaching and serving underserved adult and pediatric populations in the community.

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