Portsmouth, VA — Erica L. Skipton, MD, is being recognized
by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished
General Surgeon for her achievements in the Medical field, her dedication
to serving the medical community at the Navy Medical Center Portsmouth, and her
exemplary leadership as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy.
Proudly serving in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander,
Dr. Erica L. Skipton is also a board-certified general surgeon currently
practicing at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, the oldest continuously
running hospital in the Navy Medical System. She has been performing surgery
and providing the best possible surgical care at the medical center since July
2018. Her valuable experience in the U.S. Navy for over seven years performing
surgery aboard a ship allows her to follow the patient through critical care
and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care. She takes pride in
providing a high level of communication with her patients. In addition to her
clinical role, Dr. Skipton teaches residents at the Navy Medical Center
Portsmouth.
Among her academic achievements, Dr. Skipton obtained her
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and English from the University of
Rochester in New York. Her distinguished medical career began after she earned
her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, NY, followed
by completing a General Surgery residency at the Guthrie Clinic in Sayre,
Pennsylvania.
Remaining abreast of the latest advancements in her field,
Dr. Skipton maintains active memberships with the American College of Surgeons
and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.
An active member of her community, Dr. Skipton devotes her
time as a volunteer with the homeless ministry at Forward Church of Portsmouth,
providing food and clothing to the underprivileged.
Dr. Skipton dedicates this honorable recognition to her
mother, Deborah Geer, MD, who is her biggest proponent, critic, and
inspiration.
In her spare time, Dr. Skipton enjoys music and is a piano
player.
To learn more, please visit https://portsmouth.tricare.mil/.
