Richard Beemer, M.D. Medical Consultant
Our clients are fortunate to have Dr. Richard Beemer on their side. In addition to a successful career as a surgeon, Dr. Beemer’s credentials include extensive neurosurgical training, serving as Lincoln County's medical examiner, being a member of the Oregon State Trauma Advisory Board, and working as an associate medical director of Aetna Medicare for Oregon-Alaska. He also worked extensively with the Oregon Medical Association’s loss prevention program to educate the medical community about the medical and legal aspects of malpractice.
When our attorneys need medical answers, Dr. Beemer is here to assist. We value his opinions and work closely with him when medical issues arise. Few firms have the resource that we have in Dr. Beemer just a call away.
Professional
- Medical Examiner, Lincoln County, Oregon
- Associate Medical Director, Aetna Medicare, Part B, Oregon-Alaska
- Medical Consultant for ODS, Portland, Oregon
- President of Staff, Pacific Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon
- Private Practice in Surgery, Newport, Oregon
- Private Practice in Surgery, Portland, Oregon
- Resident in Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Oregon
- Intern, Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Oregon
Education
- University of Washington School of Medicine
Leadership
- State Trauma Advisory Board
- Teaching Member of Malpractice Loss Prevention Committee of Oregon Medical Association
- Professional Consultation Committee of Oregon Medical Association
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor
- Trauma Director, Pacific Communities Hospital, Newport, Oregon
- Newport Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
- Newport Volunteer Fire Department, Member
- Newport Boosters, President
- Newport City Council
Memberships
- Oregon Medical Association
- Portland Academy of Medicine