Frederick S. Southwick

Dr. Fred Southwick is both an expert in Infectious Diseases and a creator of innovative approaches for preventing medical errors that result in patient injuries and deaths. His former wife Mary nearly died as a consequence of distracted care, and delayed treatment, and he lost his leg following an "routine" repair of an Achilles tendon tear. He is both a clinician and a patient who has been harmed by our health delivery systems. Having practiced medicine for over 30 years he has a rich clinical experience and deep insight into how to practice effectively on the front lines of our hospitals and clinics.