Research

Research spans blunt and penetrating trauma mechanisms, injury outcomes, surgical critical care, and quality improvement. Combat experience as Chief Surgeon during Desert Shield/Storm informed a body of work on military trauma systems and combat casualty care.

Dual-trained vascular and trauma surgeon with peer-reviewed contributions to vascular injury management, endovascular techniques in the trauma setting, and acute vascular emergencies. Research reflects direct operative experience managing complex vascular trauma at a high-volume urban center.

Vice President of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and Chairman of the AAST Foundation. Chairman of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Prevention Subcommittee. These roles placed Dr. Sise at the center of the national agenda in trauma research, prevention, and surgical education.