Arnold Eastman, MD

Dr. Eastman is currently chief medical officer of Scripps Health and director of trauma services at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla (1984 to present). He is also an associate clinical professor of surgery and trauma at the University of California, San Diego (1994 to present).

Dr. Eastman served as chairman of the committee on trauma for the American College of Surgeons from 1990 to 1994. This organization sets the standards for trauma care in the United States and abroad. This position has led to his involvement nationally and internationally in the development of trauma systems. These have included: United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and South Africa.

He currently chairs the trauma system consultation committee for the American College of Surgeons.