Charles B. Cairns, MD, FACEP
Emergency Physician
1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson Arizona, 85713About
Dr. Charles Cairns practices Emergency Medicine in Durham, NC. Dr. Cairns assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Cairns examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of North Carolina MD 0
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean Drexel University College of Medicine -
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences United Arab Emirates University -
Awards
- Medical Faculty Award Year University of North Carolina
- Outstanding Contribution in Research Award Year American College of Emergency Physicians
- Established Investigator Award Year Emergency Medicine Foundation
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP)
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM)
- American Heart Association (FAHA)
Fellowships
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center cardiovascular research
Charles B. Cairns, MD, FACEP's Practice location
Philadelphia, PA 19102Get Direction
Charles B. Cairns, MD, FACEP's reviews
Write ReviewMedia Releases
Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Charles B. Cairns, who serves patients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A towering figure in the field of emergency medicine, Dr. Cairns is the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean of the College of Medicine and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs at Drexel University.
Under his stewardship, Drexel University has witnessed unprecedented growth and development, marked by transformative partnerships and the establishment of pioneering medical campuses. Notably, his visionary leadership has spearheaded collaborations with institutions such as St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, alongside the establishment of regional clinical campuses across Pennsylvania, California, and North Carolina. The crowning achievement came with the inauguration of the College of Medicine at Tower Health in West Reading.
An honors graduate of Dartmouth College, Dr. Cairns received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, where he was a Holderness Medical Fellow and received the Medical Faculty Award as an outstanding graduating medical student. He then went on to complete his residency in emergency medicine and fellowship in cardiovascular research at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional, and examination standards.
Maintaining fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM), and the American Heart Association (FAHA).
A prolific researcher and advocate for scientific inquiry, Dr. Cairns’ body of work comprises over 200 scientific articles and reviews. His pioneering contributions to understanding critical illness and injury have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Outstanding Contribution in Research Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Established Investigator Award from the Emergency Medicine Foundation.
Beyond his work at Drexel University, his tenure as dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University showcased his global perspective and dedication to shaping the future of healthcare on an international scale. Before this, his leadership roles at the University of Arizona witnessed groundbreaking milestones, including the monumental merger with Banner Health.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Cairns led innovative research initiatives to combat the virus, holding pivotal roles in projects such as the NIAID COVID-19 Immunophenotyping study, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation project on COVID-19.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.
Recommended Articles
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- What Is Epistaxis?
What is epistaxis?Epistaxis or commonly called a nosebleed is defined as a type of bleeding that occurs from the nostrils, the nasal cavity, or the nasopharynx. Nosebleeds are mostly caused by the rupture of blood vessels inside the nose. Bleeding may be spontaneous or caused by injuries or trauma....
- What Is a GI Cocktail?
Introduction A GI cocktail or gastrointestinal cocktail is a mixture of liquid antacid, viscous lidocaine, and an anticholinergic agent. A GI cocktail is primarily used to treat dyspepsia.There are a wide variety of GI cocktail recipes nowadays. One popular recipe is a mixture of viscous lidocaine,...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What Is a CPK Lab Test?
What is creatine phosphokinase (CPK)?Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme, which is predominantly present in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. Converting creatine into phosphate is the main task of this enzyme. The cells of the body then quickly consume or burn this phosphate and use it...
- Facts About Meningitis Vaccines
IntroductionThe only way to prevent serious and life-threatening diseases such as meningitis is through vaccination. Meningitis can also be caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The infection usually affects the meninges or membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. Although...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jaiva Blair Larsen M.D2800 E Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713
- Dr. Isaac J Farrell MD2800 E Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713
- Dr. Anne L Gallion MD2800 E Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713
- Dr. Lisa Rae Stoneking M.D. Tucson AZ 85713
- Dr. Jha'nae Brie Stoffer M.D. Tucson AZ 85713
- Dr. Steven Craig Whiting M.D. Tucson AZ 85713