Texas Workers’ Comp Commissioner Appoints New Medical Advisor

July 12, 2010

Dr. Donald Patrick will join the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation as the medical advisor effective July 12, 2010.

Dr. Patrick served as the executive director of the Texas Medical Board until August 2008. Prior to this position, Dr. Patrick practiced neurosurgery in Austin from 1969 to 2001. Currently he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a member of the Austin EMS Advisory Committee, the Texas A&M Kingsville Foundation Board and Board of Managers for Central Health (formerly the Travis County Healthcare District).

In addition to his distinguished medical career, Dr. Patrick also earned a J.D. from the University of Texas, School of Law in 1996 and is certified to practice law in the State of Texas.

Dr. Patrick’s additional distinctions and honors include: Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University Kingsville; Chief of Staff of Brackenridge Hospital in 1984; President of the Pflugerville Independent School District Board of Trustees, serving from 1985-88; and President of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons in 1988-1989.

Source: Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation

Topics Texas Workers' Compensation

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