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Linda Maerz

MD, FACS, FCCM
Associate Professor of Surgery (General, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care) and of Anesthesiology; Director of SICU; Program Director, Surgical Critical Fellowship and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship

Contact Information

Linda Maerz, MD, FACS, FCCM

Patient Care Locations

Mailing Address

  • General Surgery, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care

    330 Cedar St BB 310, PO Box 208062

    New Haven, CT 06520-8062

    United States

Appointments

Biography

Associate Professor of Surgery & Anesthesiology (General Surgery, Trauma & Surgical Critical Care); Program Director for the Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowships, Medical Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit & Surgical Stepdown Units, Yale New Haven Hospital.

Dr. Maerz has certifications from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and in Surgical Critical Care. Her clinical interests include re-operative surgery, sepsis, resuscitation, and shock. Her research interests include quality improvement in the surgical intensive care unit, clinical outcomes in sepsis, and glycemic control in the critically ill.

Dr. Maerz earned her undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed residency training in general surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR. She was fellowship-trained in surgical critical care at the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Dr. Maerz has received numerous professional honors and recognition, including the Yale University Department of Surgery Academic Achievement and Departmental Citizenship Award.

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT (2007)
  • Resident
    Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR (1995)
  • Intern
    Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR (1989)
  • MD
    University of Arizona College of Medicine (1988)
  • BS
    Arizona State University (1984)

Honors & Recognition

AwardAwarding OrganizationDate
Medical Staff Scholarship Award: Outstanding Surgical ResidentProvidence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, OR1995
Martin Howard AwardOregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR1992, 1993
Regents’ Academic ScholarshipArizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Alpha Lambda DeltaArizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Alpha Epsilon DeltaArizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Golden Key National Honor SocietyArizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Beta Beta BetaArizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Moeur Award for Outstanding ScholarshipArizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Junior Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
National Dean’s ListUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Upjohn Award for Outstanding Academic AchievementUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Hewlett-Packard TopGrad Academic AwardUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
AMWA: Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award to Outstanding Female SeniorUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Eleanor Johnson Academic Excellence AwardUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Jack M. Layton, M.D., Award for ExcellenceUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Douglas Lindsey, M.D., M.P.H. Gold Star AwardUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Outstanding Senior Student in Surgery AwardUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ

Departments & Organizations