Dr. Keith Clancy, MD, MBA, FACS

Expert Publications

• Chlorpromazine modulates cytokine expression in the liver and lung after burn injury and endotoxemia.
• A crew resource management program tailored to trauma resuscitation improves team behavior and communication.
• Down-regulation of tissue specific tumor necrosis factor-alpha in the liver and lung after burn injury and endotoxemia.
• Prostaglandin E2 alterations during sepsis are partially mediated by endotoxin-induced inhibition of prostaglandin 15-hydroxydehydrogenase.

Media Releases

Celebrated Surgeon Brings Over Two Decades of Expertise to Trauma Care and Surgical Excellence

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital proudly announces the leadership of Dr. Clancy, a distinguished trauma, critical care, and acute care surgeon, serving as the Trauma Medical Director. With over two decades of dedicated experience in managing traumatic injuries and caring for critically ill patients, Dr. Clancy embodies the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional trauma care and surgical services to the community.

Dr. Clancy’s extensive medical journey began at Wheaton College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry (1981-1985). He then pursued a Doctor of Medicine Degree at Creighton University School of Medicine (1988-1992), where he was honored with induction into the prestigious Alpha Sigma Nu and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. Following medical school, Dr. Clancy completed a General Surgery Residency Program at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (1992-1998) before further specializing in surgical critical care during a fellowship at Jackson Memorial Medical Center through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (1998-1999).

Recognizing the importance of merging clinical expertise with administrative acumen, Dr. Clancy expanded his educational portfolio by earning a Master of Business Administration Degree focused on Health Care Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas (2011). This unique combination of medical and business knowledge equips him to lead trauma care initiatives effectively and enhance patient outcomes at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Dr. Clancy is board-certified in both surgery and surgical critical care, recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. His commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through academic appointments as a Professor of Surgery at the University of South Florida and an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine.

An active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the American College of Surgeons (Fellow), Dr. Clancy’s influence extends beyond the operating room. His dedication to education and mentorship shapes the next generation of surgical leaders.

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