Commander Erin Koelling, a highly accomplished surgeon, specializes in general and vascular surgery. Graduating cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2003 and obtaining her Medical Doctorate from the Uniformed Services University in 2007, she completed her internship and residency at the National Naval Medical Center in 2012. She served as a ship's surgeon on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and excelled in various critical roles within the medical training team.
In 2013, Commander Koelling pursued a vascular surgery fellowship at the Greenville Health System, earning a promotion to Lieutenant Commander. Joining Walter Reed Bethesda in 2015 as an attending vascular surgeon, she showcased exceptional skills and commitment during deployments on the USNS Mercy (TAH-19) and in Bahrain, providing crucial surgical care, educating local surgeons, and supporting amphibious landing exercises.
In 2019, she became the chief of the division of Vascular Surgery at Walter Reed Bethesda and was promoted to Commander. She coordinates a vascular surgery consulting service at the National Institutes of Health and contributes to the vascular surgery fellowship program as core faculty. Commander Koelling is widely recognized for her expertise, with board certifications, numerous publications, and fellowships with prestigious organizations. She has been honored with awards such as the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medal.