Patrick M. Reilly

About the Author

Patrick M. Reilly, MD, is a distinguished surgeon and educator with over three decades of experience in the high-stakes world of acute care medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School and a veteran of numerous emergency surgical interventions, Dr. Reilly has dedicated his career to advancing the skills of general surgeons facing critical situations. As a professor at a leading medical institution, he has trained thousands of residents and fellows, emphasizing practical, evidence-based approaches to trauma and emergency procedures. His seminal work, Acute Care Surgery: A Guide for General Surgeons, distills his expertise into an essential resource for practitioners worldwide, blending clinical precision with real-world insights to improve patient outcomes in the operating room.