Kevin Jeffrey Mitchell
Sacramento
Summary
Trauma Medical Director and Board Certified General Surgeon with 30+ years of experience in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care. Proven leader in Level II Trauma Center operations, including trauma program development, multidisciplinary team leadership, and trauma activation response. Experienced in managing complex traumatic injuries within high acuity environments while maintaining a strong commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Trauma Medical Director
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Fremont
06.2024 - Current
- Serve as Associate Trauma Medical Director at a Level II Trauma Center, supporting oversight of trauma operations, quality metrics, and physician performance.
- Lead and collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, nursing, and APP teams to ensure rapid, coordinated trauma response.
- Participate in trauma activations and on-call coverage, managing high acuity traumatic injuries and complex surgical cases.
- Support trauma program compliance, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives aligned with national trauma standards.
Chief, Division of General Surgery
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Lead division-wide surgical operations, including acute care surgery and trauma services, across a high volume hospital environment.
- Direct physician staffing, clinical quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.
- Manage escalation of complex trauma and emergency general surgery cases, ensuring safe and timely operative intervention.
Chief of Surgery and Wound Care Program Director
Vibra Hospital of Sacramento
Folsom
10.2020 - Current
- Oversaw surgical and wound care services, leading multidisciplinary clinical teams across complex patient populations.
- Implemented standardized care pathways that improved surgical coordination and continuity of care for critically ill patients.
President and Chief Executive Officer
KMedEx, Inc.
07.2020 - Current
- Lead a surgical consulting and medical expert services firm focused on trauma, surgical care delivery, and clinical operations.
- Advise healthcare organizations on surgical quality, trauma systems, and clinical risk management.
Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
Surgical Affiliates Medical Group, Inc.
Carmichael
01.2012 - Current
- Provide continuous coverage for acute care surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical critical care at a busy Level II trauma facility.
- Manage complex traumatic injuries, emergency general surgery cases, and critically ill surgical patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care in high acuity environments.
Medical Consultant
Medical Board of California
01.2009 - Current
- Serve as consultant reviewing complex clinical cases involving surgical care, trauma management, and professional standards.
- Provide expert analysis supporting patient safety and regulatory oversight.
Ambulatory Healthcare Unit, Surveyor
The Joint Commission
Oakbrook Terrace
08.2013 - 02.2020
- Conducted regulatory surveys of ambulatory healthcare organizations, assessing compliance with national patient safety and quality standards.
- Evaluated surgical programs, credentialing, and clinical governance structures.
Education
Fellowship - Trauma and Critical Care
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
Baltimore, MD06.1993
Chief Resident - General Surgery
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC07.1992
Residency - General Surgery
Northwestern University –McGaw Medical Center
Chicago, IL05.1989
Internship - General Surgery
Northwestern University Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL06.1986
MD -
Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC05.1985
BS - Zoology, Magna Cum Laude
Howard University
Washington, DC01.1983
Skills
- Trauma Medical Director Leadership
- Level II Trauma Center Operations
- Acute Care Surgery Model
- Trauma Program Development and Management
- Surgical Critical Care
- Management of Complex Traumatic Injuries
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Trauma Activation and On-Call Coverage
Academic And Clinical Appointments
- General Surgery Section Chair, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, 01/01/23
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, 01/01/21, 12/31/23
- Instructor of Clinical Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 01/01/96, 12/31/04
- Clinical Faculty, Ross University School of Medicine, 01/01/98, 12/31/02
Honors Awards And Public Service
- Fontbonne University, Board of Trustees, 2002-2004
- Hopewell Center Psychiatric Services, Board of Directors, 2003-2004
- St. Louis American Weekly, Top 25 Physicians in St. Louis Area, 2000-2001
- Upjohn Achievement Award, Howard University Hospital, Resident of the Year, 1992
- Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Member since 1998, Gamma Epsilon boule, President, 2012-2014
- Howard University College of Medicine, Student Council Award, Outstanding Resident, 1992
- Washington Academy of Surgery, Paper and Presentation, Honorable Mention, 1991
- National Medical Association, Poster Presentation, First Place Award, 1991
- Commonwealth Fund Research Fellowship, 1985
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, 1984, Life Member 1994
- Beta Kappa Chi, Scientific Honor Society, 1983
- Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Honor Society, 1983
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, Committee on Diversity Issues, 2003-2010, Vice-Chairman, 2008, Chair, 2009-2010
- Mound City Medical Forum, Second Vice President, 2002-2003
- Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Charter Life Member, 2000, Executive Board Member, 2009, Vice-President, 2012-2013, President, 2013-05/2015
- American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, 1998-2002
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow, 1996
- American College of Surgeons, Missouri Committee on Trauma, 1996-2004
- LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., M.D. Surgical Society, 1995
- St. Louis Surgical Society, 1993-2004
- National Medical Association, 1991
Licensure And Certification
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon, California, 01/01/02
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon, Missouri, 01/01/93, 12/31/05
- Licensed Physician and Surgeon, Illinois, 01/01/93, 12/31/05
- Recertification of Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care, ABS, 2005, 2016
- Recertification, American Board of Surgery, 2004, 2015
- Fundamental Critical Care Support, Instructor, 1996
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care, ABS, 1993
- Diplomat, American Board of Surgery, 1993
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Instructor, 1992
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Certified, 1990
- Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1986
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Certified, 1986
Timeline
Associate Trauma Medical Director
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
06.2024 - Current
Chief, Division of General Surgery
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Chief of Surgery and Wound Care Program Director
Vibra Hospital of Sacramento
10.2020 - Current
President and Chief Executive Officer
KMedEx, Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Ambulatory Healthcare Unit, Surveyor
The Joint Commission
08.2013 - 02.2020
Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
Surgical Affiliates Medical Group, Inc.
01.2012 - Current
Medical Consultant
Medical Board of California
01.2009 - Current
Fellowship - Trauma and Critical Care
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
Chief Resident - General Surgery
Howard University Hospital
Residency - General Surgery
Northwestern University –McGaw Medical Center
Internship - General Surgery
Northwestern University Memorial Hospital
MD -
Howard University College of Medicine
BS - Zoology, Magna Cum Laude
Howard University