Dr. McFarland brings extensive experience in pediatric care, executive medicine, and health system leadership from a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service. Most recently, he served as surgical operations squadron commander with the 81st Medical Group at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he managed more than 200 medical personnel supporting surgical and outpatient care. He remained clinically active as a pediatrician while serving in various leadership roles.
His honors include the Dave Berry Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics Uniformed Services Section, the Air Force Medical Service Clinical Excellence Award, the Chief of the Medical Staff Commitment to Excellence Award in U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and multiple military commendations. He is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha and a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
McFarland joins USA Health Pediatrics as part of the academic health system’s continued commitment to providing high-quality pediatric care while educating the next generation of physicians along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
