Biographical summary
Ben Daxon, M.D., is an anesthesiologist and intensivist with a special interest in complex perioperative and critical care. His clinical focus includes:
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Traumatic brain injury
- Acute and perioperative pain management
- Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) use in the critically ill
- Use of vasoactive substances in refractory shock
- Physician workflows, productivity, and efficiency
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Daxon is active in research and education. He regularly teaches residents and fellows and is leading several studies regarding mechanical ventilation.
He is active on Twitter @DoctorDaxon.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2019
FellowAnesthesiology Critical Care Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Fellow - Was awarded a one-year fellowship as a National Review Institute Fellow to meet with thought leaders and study public policy in Washington, DC. National Review Institute
- 2013
ResidencyWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
- 2010
InternshipWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
- 2009
MDUniversity of Oklahoma College of Medicine
- 2005
BSFurman University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
- 2014
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of Anesthesiology
Awards and honors
- 2018
Chief Fellow, Critical Care MedicineDepartment of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
- 2017
Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army
- 2017
Army Overseas Service RibbonUnited States Army
- 2016
Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2016
Afghanistan Campaign MedalUnited States Army
- 2016
NATO Non-Article 5 Medal for Resolute SupportNATO
- 2015
Most Outstanding OfficerUnited States Army
- 2015
Outstanding Resident Educator Award, AnesthesiologyWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
- 2015
Belgian Military Physical Fitness Badge - SilverBelgian Armed Forces
- 2014
German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency - GoldGerman Armed Forces
- 2013
Honor PlatoonUnited States Army
- 2013
Joint Service Achievement MedalUnited States Army
- 2012
Paul Mongan Outstanding Resident Research AwardWalter Reed National Military Medical Center
- 2012
Best Resident Research PosterUniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists
- 2009
National Defense Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2009
Global War on Terrorism MedalUnited States Army
- 2009
Army Service RibbonUnited States Army
- 2005
The True Gentleman AwardSigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
- 2001
Senior Superlative: Most RespectedPutnam City North Highschool
- 2001
Full ScholarshipUnited States Army ROTC
- 2001
Church Vocational ScholarshipFurman University
- 2001
Quarter Tuition ScholarshipFurman University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Planning CommitteeMayo Military Education Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberAdvisory Panel of Early Career Consultants for the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
- 2019 - present
Associate Program DirectorAnesthesia Critical Care Fellowship
- 2019 - present
Anesthesia RepresentativeCritical Care Independent Multidisciplinary Program Education Committee
- 2019 - present
Anesthesiology Program RepresentativeCritical Care Fellowship Education Committee
- 2018 - 2019
Fellow RepresentativeCritical Care Fellowship Education Committee
- 2017 - present
MemberSociety of Critical Care Medicine
- 2016 - 2018
MemberSociety of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists
- 2016 - present
MemberSociety of Critical Care Anesthesiologists
- 2015 - 2017
Lead Anesthesiologist for European CommandTri-Service Working Group for DoD EHR Development
- 2014 - 2017
Hospital Pharmacy CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
- 2014 - 2017
Blood Bank CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
- 2014 - 2017
Critical Care CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
- 2014 - 2017
Trauma CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
- 2014 - 2017
Electronic Health Record Super User CommitteeLandstuhl Regional Medical Center
- 2010 - 2017
MemberUniformed Services Society of Anesthesiologists
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Anesthesiologists
Publications