Cdr. Richard Jadick

About the Author

Cdr. Richard Jadick is a distinguished physician and former U.S. Navy commander whose extraordinary service in the Iraq War exemplifies courage and compassion under fire. As a combat surgeon, he volunteered to deploy to the front lines in Fallujah, where he performed life-saving surgeries in the midst of intense urban combat, earning widespread acclaim for his dedication to saving lives on both sides of the conflict. In his gripping memoir, On Call in Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story, Jadick recounts the harrowing realities of wartime medicine, blending raw personal experiences with insights into the human cost of war. Now a practicing doctor and advocate for veterans' health, he continues to inspire through his writings and public speaking, highlighting the intersections of medicine, military service, and resilience.