Brendan Mc Cracken
About Brendan Mc Cracken
Brendan Mc Cracken serves as the Lead Physician at Virtua Surgical Group in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, where he has developed expertise in various surgical procedures. He has a strong educational background with a Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a Bachelor of Science from Saint Vincent College.
Work at Virtua Health
Brendan Mc Cracken serves as the Lead Physician at Virtua Surgical Group in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. He has held this position since 2020. In addition to his role at the surgical group, he is the Chief of General Surgery at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, also starting in 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing surgical operations and ensuring high standards of patient care. Mc Cracken's commitment to adaptability in surgical practices benefits both patients and the healthcare team.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Mc Cracken earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Saint Vincent College, studying from 1995 to 1999. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in a variety of surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, endoscopy, VATS, burn surgery, hand surgery, and surgical rescue.
Background
Brendan Mc Cracken has a diverse professional background in surgery. He has worked as a Trauma Surgeon at Hahnemann University Hospital from 2014 to 2019 and as an Acute Care Surgeon at Inova Health System from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he has been involved in medical education as the Medical Director of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) at Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions since 2016.
Leadership and Contributions
Throughout his career, Brendan Mc Cracken has held multiple leadership positions, focusing on research and medical program development. He has served as a committee chair and has taken on various medical directorships, contributing to advancements in surgical practices and patient care. His leadership roles reflect his commitment to improving healthcare delivery and surgical outcomes.