Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Pharaon received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where he also began his General Surgery training. Hurricane Katrina struck during his intern year and he was stranded for six days in the hospital. While stranded, Dr. Pharaon helped organize the triage, care, and evacuation of patients. He then relocated to Little Rock and completed his General Surgery training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. At Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Dr. Pharaon completed a fellowship in Trauma and Critical Care. Dr. Pharaon is a member of The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, The Society of Critical Care Medicine, and Portland Surgical Society. He is also a member of the Fellow of American College of Surgeons (FACS). He has written several book chapters in various surgical texts over the last few years. When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys international travel, photography, and spending time with his wife and four children.