It takes an incredible team to make an Honor Flight possible, and this trip was no exception. From bus captains and medical staff to respiratory therapists, wheelchair assistants, and stair helpers, every volunteer played a vital role in creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our veterans. Among them was Dr. Andrew Stasko—a veteran himself—who served on the medical team. Near the end of the trip, Tank McNamara sat down with Dr. Stasko at the United States Navy Memorial to talk about his service and the medical team's role on the Honor Flight that helps keep the veterans safe.
Andrew Stasko, MD, MBA, FACS is the Interim Director of the Fargo VA Health Care System
After an extensive career in the Air Force that included roles such as Chief of Surgery, Surgical Flight Commander, Chief of Staff, and Wing Inspector General, Dr. Stasko turned to private practice in 2003. Dr. Stasko is board-certified in Surgery and has served as Deputy and Chief of Staff at CHI St. Francis in Breckenridge, MN.
Following his passion to serve Veterans, Dr. Stasko came to the Fargo VA as the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Care in April 2021. Dr. Stasko is also the Clinical Champion for the Fargo VA at the center of VHA modernization efforts to transform into a High Reliability Organization (HRO).
Dr. Stasko graduated from the of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda MD in 1988 and later commissioned as a Medical Corps Officer in the United States Air Force later that same year. He separated at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
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