David J. Vearrier, MD, MPH
Professor
Department:
SOM-Emergency Medicine
Email:
dvearrier@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5570
Biography
Dr. Vearrier is board-certified in occupational medicine, addiction medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. He obtained his undergraduate degree from University of California Berkeley in 1996 and his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of California San Diego in 2000. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA in 2008 and his medical toxicology fellowship at Drexel in 2010.
Dr. Vearrier was core faculty for the emergency medicine residency and medical toxicology fellowship at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network from 2010 to 2011 before returning to Drexel University College of Medicine as core faculty for the emergency medicine residency and the medical toxicology fellowship director from 2011 to 2019. He obtained his Master of Public Health degree at Drexel University School of Public Health in 2013. He completed his occupational medicine residency at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA in 2015.
Dr. Vearrier came to University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2020 where he serves as chief of the division of medical toxicology and service chief for medical toxicology. He is the associate director for preventive medicine residency, co-medical director of student and employee health, core faculty for the emergency medicine residency, and the institution’s medical review officer.
Dr. Vearrier is a fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology and the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT). He has served as the chair of the occupational and environmental toxicology section of AACT since 2011. Dr. Vearrier is also the course director of occupational and environmental toxicology for the University of Pennsylvania occupational medicine residency.
Dr. Vearrier is very active in academic endeavors having published numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, serving as a peer reviewer for journals in the occupational medicine and medical toxicology fields, and serving as a Chief Editor at Medscape.
Education
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Occupational Medicine Residency | 2015 |
Drexel University School of Public Health, MPH, Public Health | 2013 |
Drexel University College of Medicine, Medical Toxicology Fellowship | 2010 |
Drexel University College of Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency | 2008 |
University of California San Diego School of Medicine, MD, Medicine | 2005 |
University of California Berkeley, BA, History, Psychology | 2000 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
Certification, Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 12/2009 - 12/2019 |
Re-certification, Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 2020 - 12/2029 |
Certification, Medical Toxicology, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 12/2010 - 12/2020 |
Certification, Occpuational Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine | 2016 - 01/2026 |
Certification, Addiction Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine | 2021 - 12/2030 |
Certification, Medical Review Officer, Medical Review Officer Certification Council | 12/2009 - 12/2015 |
Re-certification, Medical Review Officer, Medical Review Officer Certification Council | 09/2015 - 09/2020 |
Re-certification, Medical Review Officer, Medical Review Officer Certification Council | 09/2020 - 09/2025 |
Licensure, Medical Physician Unrestricted License, State of Pennsylvania | 08/2008 - 12/2022 |
Licensure, Unrestricted Medical License, State of Mississippi | 02/2020 - 06/2020 |
NPI | |
DEA | 09/2008 - 05/2023 |
Current Positions
Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 03/2020 - Present |
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 06/2017 - Present |
The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
Associate Professor, Drexel University College of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 04/2011 - 01/2020 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
Mostafa AMT, Mathias T, Vearrier D Vitreous Hemorrhage in an Adult Male following Phencyclidine Abuse Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine. In press. | 2020 |
Vearrier D Difficulty latching in a newborn infant Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020 Apr;18:Article 100717 | 2020 |
Vearrier D Cutaneous abscess following methamphetamine abuse Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020 Apr;18:Article 100721 | 2020 |
Vearrier D Exploratory poinsettia ingestion in a toddler Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020 Apr;18:Article 100722 | 2020 |
Vearrier D Chilblains following exposure to the cold Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020 Jan;18:Article 100711 | 2020 |
Calhoun E, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D Chemical burn after exposure to capric acid Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2019 Jul;16:Article 100609 | 2019 |
Dela Cruz M, McCloskey K, Mostafa A, Ershad M, McKeever R, Vearrier D Cardiotoxicity resulting from yew plant (Taxus canadensis) ingestion Toxicology Communications 2018;2(1)78-80. | 2018 |
Gragossian A, Vearrier D Ruptured globe in a 35-year-old male Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018 Oct;13:50-51 | 2018 |
Dela Cruz M, Glick J, Merker SH, Vearrier D Survival after severe methemoglobinemia secondary to sodium nitrate ingestion Toxicology Communications 2018 May;2(1):21-23. | 2018 |
Khalid MM, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Euglycemic ketoacidosis following a single dose of empagliflozin Toxicology Communications. 2017 Aug;1(1):18-20 | 2017 |
Patel N, Vearrier D Traumatic uvulitis: a complication of upper GI endoscopy Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016 Oct;5(5):19-20 | 2016 |
Vearrier D A man with chronic abdominal pain Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016 Jul;4:22-23 | 2016 |
Cricco C, Mirsch D, Vearrier D Increasing eye irritation while at work Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2017 Jul;8:110 | 2016 |
Vearrier D A fall with facial injuries Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016 Apr;3:9-10 | 2016 |
Vearrier D Seizure after bicycle crash Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016 Jan;2:53-54 | 2016 |
Vearrier D Left shoulder pain after accidental fall Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015 Oct;1:10-11. | 2015 |
Owsik G, Vearrier D Peripheral intravenous catheter infiltration Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015 Oct;1:8-9. | 2015 |
Feit R, Vearrier D Eyelid margin laceration Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015 Oct;1:1. | 2015 |
Vearrier D A fall on outstretched hand Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015 Oct;1:18-19. | 2015 |
Vearrier D. A belligerent man after a fall Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015 Oct;1:4-5 | 2015 |
Vearrier D Closed head injury in a chronic alcoholic man Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016 Jan;2:11-12. | 2015 |
Book Chapter | |
Vearrier D. Chapter 3. Occupational Dermatology: Issues for the Emergency Department. In Greenberg MI, Madsen JM, eds. Occupational Emergency Medicine Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, England, 2011. p. 29 – 45. | 2011 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Chapter 6. Environmental. In: Harrigan RA, Ufberg J, and Tripp M, eds. Emergency Medicine Review: Preparing for the Boards. Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2010. p. 116 – 136. | 2010 |
Vearrier D, Curtis JA, Greenberg MI Chapter 14. Biological Testing of Drugs of Abuse. In: Luch A, editor. Molecular, Clinical and Environmental Toxicology. Volume 2: Clinical Toxicology. Birkhauser Basel, Switzerland, 2010. p. 489 – 517. | 2010 |
Book | |
Hamilton RJ, Minczak B, Ponnuru S, Sajadi-Ernazarova KR, Vearrier DJ (eds.) Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook, Sixth Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington 2019. | 2019 |
Hamilton RJ, Minczak B, Ponnuru S, Sajadi-Ernazarova KR, Vearrier DJ (eds.) Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook, Fifth Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, 2017. | 2017 |
Vearrier D, Chander J (eds.) Occupational Medicine: Specialty Review and Self-Assessment (StatPearls Review Series Book 154). StatPearls Publishing LLC, 2015. | 2015 |
Curtis J, Salzman M, Haroz R, Vearrier D, Calello D Tarascon Pocket Toxicologica Jones & Bartlett Learning, Burlington, 2013 | 2013 |
Letter to the Editor | |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Response: Re: Care of patients who are worried about mercury poisoning from dental fillings [letter] J Am Board Fam Med 2011;24(4):477 | 2011 |
Electronic Publications | |
Vearrier D Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Conidae [Internet] WebMD, LLC, Atlanta GA, 2019 | 2019 |
Vearrier D Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Orbital Infections [Internet]. WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2019 | 2019 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Phosphine [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2008 | 2018 |
Vearrier D Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Exfoliative Dermatitis [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2016. Updated August 15, 2019 | 2016 |
Prosser T, Vearrier D Zonisamide [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2014 | 2014 |
Okaneku J, Vearrier D Benzonatate [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource. Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2014 | 2014 |
McKeever R, Vearrier D Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Modifiers. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2014 | 2014 |
Prosser T, Vearrier D Dronedarone [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2012 | 2012 |
Vearrier D eMedicine Slideshow: A Confused 24-Year-Old with Slurred Speech: Case Presentation [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2012 | 2012 |
Vearrier D eMedicine Slideshow: Chemical Weapons: Keys to Caring for Victims [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2012 | 2012 |
Vearrier D Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011 | 2011 |
O’Malley R, Vearrier D Tularemia [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011 | 2011 |
Vearrier D Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011 | 2011 |
Kowalski M, Vearrier D Smallpox [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011 | 2011 |
Prosser T, Vearrier D Dalfampridine [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011. | 2011 |
Vearrier D eMedicine Slideshow: Remaining Vigilant Against Bioterrorism [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2011 | 2011 |
Vearrier D eMedicine Slideshow: Vital Clues Not to Miss in Food Poisoning [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2011 | 2011 |
Vearrier D eMedicine Slideshow: Common but Dangerous Plant Poisonings [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2011 | 2011 |
Prosser T, Vearrier D Rivaroxaban. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011 | 2011 |
Vearrier D Dabigatran [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2011 | 2011 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Tacrolimus [Internet]. Elsevier; In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2009 | 2009 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Mycophenolate mofetil [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2009 | 2009 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Cyclosporine [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2009 | 2009 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Azathioprine [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2009 | 2009 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Snake bites [Internet]. In: Epocrates©. BMJ, London, 2009. | 2009 |
Vearrier D, Hamilton RJ eMedicine: Quinolizidine and Isoquinoline Poisoning [Internet] WebMD LLC, Atlanta GA, 2009 | 2009 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Methyl Isothiocyanate [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2008 | 2008 |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI 1,3-Dichloropropene [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa FL, 2008 | |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Sulfuryl Fluoride [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa, FL, 2008 | |
Vearrier D, Greenberg MI Methyl Bromide [Internet]. In: Liebelt EL, Prosser T, Smolinske SC, eds. ToxED – The Clinician’s Toxicology Resource Elsevier, Tampa, FL, 2008 |
Presentations
Poster Presentation, Chen RJ, Ershad M, Campleman S, Vearrier D, On Behalf of the ToxIC Investigators Consortium (ToxIC). Epidemiology and treatment of Z-drug toxicity as reported by medical toxicologists: a ToxIC database study [poster]. Published as an abstract in JMT 2020;16:137., ACMT 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting, New York, NY | 03/2020 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Bodenstab HM, Vearrier D, Osterhoudt K. Review of recommendations for use of intravenous sodium bicarbonate to treat salicylate poisoning [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2019;57(10):889., 2019 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Nashville, TN | 09/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Mostafa AMT, Smucker C, Ershad M, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D. Titanium – tolerable or terrible? Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2019;57(10):891., 2019 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Nashville, TN | 09/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Ershad M, Beld J, Mostafa AMT, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Nicotine content from cigarettes submerged in soda [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2019;57(10):892., 2019 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Nashville, TN | 09/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Mostafa AMT, Ershad M, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D. Fatal flecainide overdose [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2019;57(10):1002-1003., 2019 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Nashville, TN | 09/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Ershad M, Dela Cruz M, Mostafa AMT, Campleman S, Vearrier D. Methylene blue use in medical toxicology as reported through the ToxIC registry [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2019;57(10):893, 2019 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Nashville, TN | 09/2019 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Acetaminophen Toxicity, Mercy Health System, Darby, PA | 04/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Mostafa AMT, Dela Cruz M, Ershad M, Vearrier D. Kits say the darndest things [poster]. Published as an abstract in JMT 2019;15:75, ACMT 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA | 04/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Mostafa AMT, Ershad M, Abrishamian M, Vearrier D. QTc interval prolongation associated with inpatient azithromycin therapy for pneumonia [poster]. Published as an abstract in JMT 2019;15:81., ACMT 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA | 04/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D, Behrman A, Hoffman M, Osterhoudt K. Occupational dermal exposure to alpha-amanitin: alarm, and disparity, in Safety Data Sheets [poster]. Published as an abstract in JMT 2019;15:102., ACMT 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA | 04/2019 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Biological Toxicology Testing, Philadelphia Poison Control Center Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA | 03/2019 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Khalid MM, Mostafa A, McKeever R, Vearrier D. Hemolytic anemia requiring transfusion after naphthalene mothball ingestion in a 21-month-old with glucose-6-phoshate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency [poster]., 17th Annual Scientific Congress of the Asian Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Bali, Indonesia | 11/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Khalid MM, Mostafa A, McKeever R, Vearrier D. The frequency of Philadelphia poison control center calls in relation to the lunar cycle in 2017 [poster]., 17th Annual Scientific Congress of the Asian Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Bali, Indonesia | 11/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Miloradovich JE, Mostafa A, McKeever R, Vearrier D. Type B botulism in a Korean couple after eating homemade doenjang [poster]., 17th Annual Scientific Congress of the Asian Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology, Bali, Indonesia | 11/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis RM, Dela Cruz M, Mostafa AMT, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Heavy methamphetamine use and elevated blood lead levels: NHANES 2003-2014 [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):965., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis RM, Dela Cruz M, Mostafa AMT, Khalid MM, Vearrier D. Urinary concentrations of endocrine disrupting chemicals found in personal care products and infertility: NHANES 2013-2014 [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):965-966., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Mostafa AMT, Kondos V, Vearrier D. Atrial flutter and respiratory distress following exposure to palytoxin [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):1024-1025., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Mostafa AMT, Surmaitis RM, Khalid MM, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D. Gadolinium aspiration following inadvertent endotracheal tube cuff injection in a pediatric patient [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):1012-1013., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Mostafa AMT, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Asymptomatic lipase elevation in a patient with proton pump inhibitor overdose [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):1013., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Glick J, Merker S, Vearrier D. Survival after severe methemoglobinemia secondary to sodium nitrate ingestion [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):1083., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Greenberg MI, Nolan T, Dela Cruz M, Mostafa AMT, McKeever R, Vearrier D. Naloxone administration by Montgomery County, Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(10):1039-1040., 2018 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Chicago, Illinois | 10/2018 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Intersection of the Opioid Epidemic and Pediatrics, Philadelphia Regional Office of EMS, Philadelphia, PA | 05/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis RM, McKeever R, Vearrier D; on behalf of the Toxicology Investigators Consortium. Carbon monoxide exposures and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a review of the ToxIC Registry [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(6):535., 38th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Bucharest, Romania | 05/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Khalid MM, Dela Cruz M, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Delayed resolution of amitriptyline toxicity associated with CYP2D6 deficiency [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(6):536-537., 38th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Bucharest, Romania | 05/2018 |
Poster Presentation, Dela Cruz M, Khalid MM, Vearrier D. Choreiform movements in a patient after routine bilateral sacroiliac joint injections with lidocaine [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2018;56(6):571., 38th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Bucharest, Romania | 05/2018 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Remediation of Oil Spill-Contaminated Environments, North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, Canada | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis R, Khalid M, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with buprenorphine precipitated withdrawal [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):752-753, 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Khalid MM, Surmaitis R, Vearrier D, McKeever R. Blood heavy metals in the users of different nicotine delivery products [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):779., 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Khalid MM, McCloskey K, Vearrier D. Blood heavy metals in the users of different nicotine delivery products [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):779., 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Perceived risk of drug substance among pregnant women [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):789., 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Vearrier D. Exposures in pregnant women recorded in the National Poison Data System (NPDS), 2011 – 2015 [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):828., 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Goldberger D, Rajasimhan S, McKeever R, Vearrier D. Use of topical capsaicin cream for the treatment of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):828-829., 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis R, Khalid M, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Therapeutic opioid prescription use and hearing loss among US adults [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(7):845., 2017 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Vancouver, BC | 10/2017 |
Platform Presentations, McCloskey K, Surmaitis R, Goldberger D, McKeever R, Vearrier D, Schwartzkopf Z, Greenberg MI. Descriptive study of an urban academic toxicology consultation service, 2012 – 2016 [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):377., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis R, McCloskey K, Goldberger D, Vearrier D. Characterizing the administration of fomepizole by medical toxicologists [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):393., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
Platform Presentations, Goldberger D, Vearrier D. Evaluation of a US Food and Drug Administration mandate to limit acetaminophen in prescription combination products [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):420., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Goldberger D, Rajasimhan S, Gragossian A, McKeever R, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Hypersensitivity secondary to naltrexone depot injection [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):435., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Vearrier D, McKeever R, Goldberger D. Peyote use in the US, 2002 – 2013 [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):454., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Khalid MM, Waring ED, Vearrier D, McKeever R, Greenberg MI. Symptomatic elevation of antiepileptic drug concentrations after addition of hemp oil to a therapeutic regimen [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):467., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
Platform Presentations, McCloskey K, Goldberger D, Vearrier D. Fetal deaths as reported to the USA National Poison Data System 2011 – 2015 [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2017;55(5):480., 37th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Basel, Switzerland | 05/2017 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Opioid Epidemic and Occupational Medicine, Pennsylvania Occupational and Environmental Medical Society, Bala Cynwyd, PA | 04/2017 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Environmental Toxicology, Villanova University CHM 1054 – Environmental Chemistry, VIllanova, PA | 03/2017 |
Poster Presentation, Surmaitis R, Pietrowski M, Kolecki P, Miloradovich J, Vearrier D, Osterhoudt K. Thistle while you work: A case of mushroom poisoning with liver recovery evident before silibinin administration [poster]. Published as an abstract in J Med Toxicol 2017;13(1):23., ACMT 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico | 03/2017 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The U.S. Opioid Epidemic, Crozer-Keystone Health System, Chester, PA | 02/2017 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Vearrier D, McKeever R, Greenberg M, Hwang J. Cardiac glycoside toxicity from ingestion of commercially available tincture of Convallaria majalis [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(8):676., 2016 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Boston, MA | 09/2016 |
Poster Presentation, Trella J, Lombardo M, Boroughf W, Vearrier D. Lamotrigine causes false positive field test for methylenedioxypyrovalerone [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(8):722., 2016 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Boston, MA | 09/2016 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Vearrier D, McKeever R, Rajasimhan S, Greenberg M, Lassiter M. Xylazine intoxication from oral ingestion [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(8):737., 2016 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Boston, MA | 09/2016 |
Poster Presentation, McKeever R, Surmaitis R, Vearrier D, Greenberg M. Fatal lactic acidosis associated with tenofovir therapy for chronic active hepatitis B infection [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(8):745., 2016 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Boston, MA | 09/2016 |
Poster Presentation, Goldberger D, Vearrier D. Mandating limits on acetaminophen in combination opioid products does not decrease incidence of hepatotoxicity [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(8):768., 2016 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Boston, MA | 09/2016 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A Case of Fatal Lactic Acidosis, Philadelphia Poison Control Center Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA | 06/2016 |
Poster Presentation, McKeever RG, LaSala GS, Liss B, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. The effects of shift work on the driving performance of emergency medicine residents: a pilot study [poster]. Published as an abstract in Acad Emerg Med 2016;23(S7):S247., Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting (SAEM16), New Orleans, LA | 05/2016 |
Platform Presentations, McKeever RG, Lange J, Vearrier D, Goldberger DJ, Greenberg M. Ocular ischemic syndrome associated with repeated intravenous injection of cocaine and methamphetamine [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(4):379-380., 36th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Madrid, Spain | 05/2016 |
Poster Presentation, McCloskey K, Vearrier D, McKeever RG, Greenberg M. E-cigarettes and synthetic cannabinoids: a new trend [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(4):390., 36th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Madrid, Spain | 05/2016 |
Poster Presentation, Goldberger DJ, Vearrier D. Inhalational heroin resulting in acute cardiomyopathy and sensorineural hearing loss [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(4):398., 36th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Madrid, Spain | 05/2016 |
Platform Presentations, McCloskey K, Vearrier D, McKeever RG, Greenberg M. Severe hypercalcemia secondary to chronic vitamin D overdose in an infant [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(4):425-426., 36th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Madrid, Spain | 05/2016 |
Platform Presentations, Goldberger DJ, Vearrier D, McKeever RG, Greenberg M. Late presenting-massive acetaminophen overdose treated with liver dialysis [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2016;54(4):476., 36th International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Madrid, Spain | 05/2016 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Toxicology Experience with NRMP and the Match, Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships 2nd Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA | 04/2016 |
Poster Presentation, Jacobs D, Vearrier D. Implementation of a voluntary opioid prescribing guideline is effective in altering the prescribing habits of emergency department doctors in an urban setting [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2015;53(7):659., 2015 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, San Francisco, CA | 10/2015 |
Poster Presentation, LaSala GS, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Association between phthalate exposure and eosinophilia [poster] . Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2015;53(7):768., 2015 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, San Francisco, CA | 10/2015 |
Poster Presentation, McKeever RG, LaSala GS, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Air transport of a severe salicylate intoxicated patient: Unforeseen risks [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2015;53(4):301., XXXV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, St. Julian’s, Malta | 05/2015 |
Poster Presentation, LaSala GS, Sexton KJ, Okaneku J, Hand C, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Pentobarbital coma with loss of pupillary light reflex [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2015;53(4):302., XXXV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, St. Julian’s, Malta | 05/2015 |
Poster Presentation, LaSala GS, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Compartment syndrome secondary to neuroleptic malignant syndrome [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2015;53(4):302., XXXV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, St. Julian’s, Malta | 05/2015 |
Poster Presentation, Okaneku J, McKeever R, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Characteristics of occupational fatalities from inhalation injury in confined versus non-confined spaces (2003 to 2010) [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2015;53(4):301., XXXV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, St. Julian’s, Malta | 05/2015 |
Platform Presentations, Vearrier D, McKeever RG, Greenberg MI. Proposed methodology for modification of inhalational exposure limits at high altitude [platform]., 2015 American Occupational Health Conference, Baltimore, MD | 05/2015 |
Poster Presentation, Levine M, Finkelstein Y, Rhyee SH, Vearrier DJ, Leikin JB, Beuhler MC on behalf of the MILO. Antidotal therapy by intravenous lipid emulsion: observations from the Toxicology Investigators Consortium (ToxIC) [poster]. Published as an abstract in J Med Toxicol 2015 Mar;11(1):25., ACMT 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting, Clearwater Beach, FL | 03/2015 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Critical Case Series and Panel Discussion, Philadelphia City-Wide Medical Toxicology Day, Philadelphia, PA | 11/2014 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Occupational – Interactive Studies in Public Health, 2014 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA | 10/2014 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Occupational Health of Miners at Altitude, VI International Seminar of Occupational Health in Mining Operation, Lima, Peru | 10/2014 |
Platform Presentations, McKeever RG, LaSala GS, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. The effect of ginkgo biloba and panax ginseng on driving ability: A pilot study [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(7):688., 2014 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA | 10/2014 |
Poster Presentation, LaSala GS, Vearrier D, Boroughf WJ, Osterhoudt KC. Munchausen syndrome by proxy due to tetrahydrozoline poisoning [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(7):746., 2014 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA | 10/2014 |
Poster Presentation, LaSala GS, Vearrier D, Cresswell A, Greenberg MI. Initial ethylene glycol levels as a predictor of intensive care unit admission or hemodialysis [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(7):747., 2014 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA | 10/2014 |
Poster Presentation, McKeever RG, Sexton KJ, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Characteristics of salicylate ingestions reported to the ToxIC registry [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(7):808., 2014 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA | 10/2014 |
Platform Presentations, Okaneku J, Vearrier D, Greenberg, MI. The change in perceived risk associated with marijuana use in the United States from 2002 to 2012 [platform] AACT Trainees Research Platform Session Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(7):711., 2014 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, New Orleans, LA | 10/2014 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Environmental Exposures and Cancer [live national webinar], American College of Medical Toxicology | 09/2014 |
Poster Presentation, McKeever RG, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. K2 – not the spice of life: Synthetic cannabinoids and ST elevation myocardial infarction: a case report [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(4):362., XXXIV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Brussels, Belgium | 05/2014 |
Poster Presentation, Okaneku J, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis secondary to overuse of liothyronine [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(4):423., XXXIV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Brussels, Belgium | 05/2014 |
Poster Presentation, Jacobs D, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Severe gastric necrosis following household bleach ingestion [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2014;52(4):428., XXXIV International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Brussels, Belgium | 05/2014 |
Platform Presentations, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Characterization of the Healthy Worker Effect Among Residents of the United States [platform]., 2014 American Occupational Health Conference, San Antonio, TX | 04/2014 |
Platform Presentations, Okaneku J, Vearrier D. The App Effect [platform] Fellow-in-Training Research Symposium, 2014 American College of Medical Toxicology Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ | 03/2014 |
Platform Presentations, Okaneku J, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Urine uranium concentrations and renal function in residents of the United States [platform]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2013;51(7):583-584., 2013 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Atlanta, GA | 10/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Jacobs D, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Identification of the most common controlled substances in blood of drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes during 2011 [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2013;51(7):626., 2013 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Atlanta, GA | 10/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, McKeever R, LaSala G, Greenberg MI. Carbon monoxide poisoning among recreational boaters [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2013;51(7):646., 2013 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Atlanta, GA | 10/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Temporal trends in fatal motor vehicle crashes associated with driving while intoxicated by vehicle class [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2012;50(7):621., 2012 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Las Vegas, NV | 10/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Jacobs D, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Methemoglobinemia secondary to rapid dose escalation of dapsone [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2013;51(4):291-292., XXXIII International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Copenhagen, Denmark | 05/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Jacobs D, Greenberg MI. Serum perfluorooctanoic acid concentration is associated with clinical renal disease but not clinical cardiovascular disease [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2013;51(4):326., XXXIII International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Copenhagen, Denmark | 05/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Delayed bullae formation after sulfur mustard exposure [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2013;51(4):326-327., XXXIII International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Copenhagen, Denmark | 05/2013 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Adams EJ, Greenberg MI. Phenol toxicity Following Cutaneous Exposure to Creolin ® [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2012;50(7):596., 2012 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Las Vegas, NV | 10/2012 |
Platform Presentations, Jacobs D, Vearrier D. ACMT Clinical Pathophysiology Competition (CPC) [platform], 2012 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Las Vegas, NV | 10/2012 |
Poster Presentation, Schuman-Werb D, Vearrier D, Greenberg. A comparison of occupational fatalities from inhalation injury in confined versus non-confined spaces from 1992 through 2010 [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2012;50(7):662., 2012 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Las Vegas, NV | 10/2012 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Smoke Inhalation, Hahnemann University Hospital 2nd Annual Emergency Medical Services Conference, Philadelphia, PA | 05/2012 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fire Toxicology, Philadelphia Fire Academy - 2nd Annual “Day of EMS”, Philadelphia, PA | 05/2012 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Asphyxiants, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ | 2012 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Asphyxiants, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network - Pediatrics Conference, Philadelphia, PA | 09/2011 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Asphyxiants, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Allentown, PA | 09/2011 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Approach to the Poisoned Patient, Aria Health System - Emergency Medicine Residency Conference, Philadelphia, PA | 07/2011 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Emerging Drugs of Abuse, Mercy Health System - Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education Conference, Darby, PA | 05/2011 |
Platform Presentations, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Secondary lead exposure due to bony store release in the elderly: Toxicosurveillance of elderly patients visiting an inner city emergency department [platform & poster] AACT Trainees Research Platform Session Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2010;48(6):622., 2010 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, Denver, CO | 10/2010 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Approach to the Poisoned Patient, Aria Health System - Emergency Medicine Residency Conference, Philadelphia, PA | 07/2010 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Hydrocarbons: Pneumonitis and Systemic Toxicity, Cooper University Hospital - Emergency Medicine Conference, Camden, NJ | 05/2010 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. The prevalence of websites promoting the recreational use of Datura or its sale: A case report and analysis of the danger to public health [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox 2010;48(3):306., XXX International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Bordeaux, France | 05/2010 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Clinical Pathological Case, Upstate New York Poison Control Center - The 13th Annual Toxicology Teaching Day – A Contemporary Issues Symposium, Syracuse, NY | 11/2009 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Greenberg MI. Anticholinergic toxicity following ingestion of Datura stramonium purchased on the Internet [poster], Drexel Discovery Day, Philadelphia, PA | 10/2009 |
Platform Presentations, Vearrier D. Datura Stramonium: Dilated, Delirious, & Drunk: Was it the Weed or the Whiskey? – Making a Case for Physostigmine [platform] AACT Acute & Intensive Care Symposium, 2009 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, San Antonio, TX | 09/2009 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Curtis JA. A case of compartment syndrome associated with massive ingestion of diphenhydramine [poster]. Published as an abstract in Clin Tox. 2009;47(5):499. Also presented at: Drexel Discovery Day Philadelphia, PA October 2008, XXIX International Congress of the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, Stockholm, Sweden | 05/2009 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Poisonous Plants of North America, Cooper University Hospital - Emergency Medicine Conference, Camden, NJ | 02/2009 |
Poster Presentation, Vearrier D, Chan T, VanHoesen K, Vilke G. Characteristics of Complementary Medicine Use Among ED Patients [poster]., The Third Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress, Nice, France | 09/2005 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
Emerging Clinical Leader and Innovation Award, Drexel University College of Medicine | 2019 |
Resident Research Award, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine | 2015 |
American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) Occupational Physicians Scholarship Fund Resident Scholarship, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine | 2015 |
Hahnemann Teaching Award, Drexel University College of Medicine | 2014 |
Resident Research Award, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine | 2014 |
Physician's Recognition Award with Commendation, American Medical Association | 2014 |
Hahnemann Teaching Award, Drexel University College of Medicine | 2013 |
Member - Beta Omega Chapter, Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society | 2013 |
Hahnemann Teaching Award, Drexel University College of Medicine | 2012 |
Regent's and Chancellor's Scholarship, University of California San Diego School of Medicine | 2001 |
High Distinction in General Scholarship (Magna Cum Laude), University of California Berkeley | 2000 |
Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship, University of California Berkeley | 1996 |
Professional Membership and Service
American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, Fellow | 2008 - Present |
American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Member | 2008 - Present |
American College of Medical Toxicology, Fellow | 2008 - Present |
American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Fellow | 2005 - 2019 |
Committee Service
MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY, Member | 2021 - Present |
UMSOP - CURRICULUM, Member | 2021 - Present |
Department of Emergency Medicine - Educational Leadership Committee, Member | 2020 - Present |
University of Pennsylvania Occupational Medicine Residency - Clinical Competency Committee | 2020 - Present |
Emergency Medicine Residency - Wellness Committee, Member | 2020 - Present |
Other Service
Medscape Drugs and Diseases | 2017 - Present |
Visual Journal of Emergency Medicine | 05/2015 - Present |
www.toxed.com | 05/2010 - Present |
Teaching Experience
IMP2, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to the Medical Profession | Fall 2020 - 2021 |
Directed Student Learning
Preceptor, Advised: Hemanth Nannapaneni | |
Preceptor, Advised: Zahara Chowdhury |
Fellows supervised
Medical Toxicology, Fellowship Director, 0 fellows supervised | 07/2012 - 08/2019 |