DON SHUWARGER,
M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
434-385-8948 (Phone)
434-385-5947 (Fax)
don@forestwomenscenter.com
Curriculum Vitae
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Centra Health
Virginia Baptist Hospital
Lynchburg General Hospital
1901 Tate Springs Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Active Staff, October 1995 to Present
Chairman, Department of Ob/Gyn, 2000 - 2001
Member, Medical Executive Committee 2000 - 2001
Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital
Oakwood Extention
Bedford, VA 24523
Active Staff, August 1994 to October 1997
Courtesy Staff, October 1997 to March, 1999
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
400 Medical Center Boulevard
Webster, TX. 77598
Active Staff, May 1985 to July 1994.
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Active Staff, June 1985 to June 1993.
Courtesy staff, June 1993 to July 1994.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Family Medicine
University of Virginia School of Health Sciences
April 1996 to Present
Clinical Instructor
Baylor College of Medicine
Department of OB/GYN
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
1985 to 1994.
Director, Fertility Services
St. John Hospital
1985-1991
Chairman, Ethics Committee & I.R.B.
St. John Hospital
1989-1991
EDUCATION
MBA
Program – degree anticipated 2005
Baylor Affiliated Hospitals Residency Program in OB/GYN
Baylor College of Medicine
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
Baylor College of Medicine
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
M.D. degree
University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90007
B.S. (Biological Sciences) & B.A. Cum Laude (Philosophy)
MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Physician Executives
Integrated Health Care, President 2000 - 2004, Vice-President 1999 – 2000,
Director 2004 - present
American Medical Association
Medical Society of Virginia
Lynchburg Academy of Medicine, September 1998 to present (Secretary-Treasurer
1998-9)
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Texas Medical Association June 1985 - August 1994
Harris County Medical Society June 1985 - August 1994
Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 1988 to present
Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists June 1985 - August 1994
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (formerly American Fertility
Society)
Fallopius Society
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Houston Gynecologic and Obstetric Society June 1985 - August 1994
Chairman, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Health Care Division, 1988
Advisory Board Member, OBGYN.net
Trustee, Bedford Community Health Foundation, 1997 - 2003
CERTIFICATION
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomate, December 1987
Recertified June 1995, Expires December, 2007. Certificate Number 24419
Accreditation Council on Gynecologic Endoscopy
Certified in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Advanced Hysteroscopic
Surgery
May 1996
MEDICAL LICENSURE
Virginia 0101-05051163
Utah 93-268836-1205
Colorado 33536
California C 043185
Texas G-0114
AWARDS
ACPE Academic Achievement Award, 2005
Physician Recognition Award,
American Medical Association, 2002, 1998, 1995, 1992, 1989
Medical Society of Virginia Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in
Continuing Medical Education
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists,
Award for Excellence in Laparoscopy, 1985
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Continuing Medical Education
Award, 1998
PUBLICATIONS
Shuwarger, D. and Young, R.L. Neonatal Genital Prolapse: Case Reports and Historical Review, Obstet. Gynec., 66:3(s), Sept.
1985.
Shuwarger, D. Laparoscopic Appearance and Resection
of Atypical Endometriosis, Video Presentation, Third World Congress on
Endometriosis, Brussels, Belgium, June 1992.
PRESENTATIONS
Shuwarger, D. Advances in Medicine from Space
Technology. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Conference.
Shuwarger, D. Assisted Reproductive Technology in the
Catholic Health Care Facility.
Shuwarger, D. Evaluation of the Infertile Couple.
Resolve Annual Meeting.
Shuwarger,
D. Recognition and Classification of Atypical Endometriosis. Resolve
Annual Meeting.
Shuwarger, D. Fundamentals of Critical Care in Obstetrics, FCCS
Course, Centra Health, 2004 and 2005
Numerous didactic lectures on a
wide variety of subjects in obstetrics and gynecology, delivered to Lynchburg
Family Practice Residency, 1997 to present.
PRACTICE HISTORY
Private practice limited to Obstetrics and Gynecology
Forest Women's Center
2007 Graves Mill Rd.
Forest, VA 24551
August 1994 - Present
President of Corporation, 1994 - present
Responsibilities include marketing, budgets, forecasting and planning,
physician recruitment, selection and implementation of Electronic Patient
Record, establishment of wired and wireless networking, leadership training and
facilitation. Full P/L responsibility. Managed and led
growth of over 25% annually.
Clear
June 1985 - July 1994
PERSONAL
Nonsmoker, but occasionally enjoy a cigar.
Recreational interests: medical computing applications, biking, hiking,
swimming, scuba diving, bridge, general computer networking and security.
Last updated
E-mail: don@forestwomenscenter.com