Shannon R Blackmer MD

Shannon R. Blackmer, MD, MPH, is a physician specializing in general practice with advanced training and board certification in preventive medicine. She serves as a Preventive Medicine Officer, with a professional focus that bridges individual clinical care with population health, workplace health, and readiness-oriented prevention programs. Dr. Blackmer completed her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School and went on to pursue postgraduate training that included a surgery internship and residency training in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine through the National Capital Consortium/Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She is board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine as well as Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, reflecting comprehensive expertise in prevention, risk reduction, and health protection for diverse communities and workforces. Licensed in both California and Virginia, Dr. Blackmer’s practice is aligned with public health services within a military health system setting, where she supports initiatives that promote health, safety, and operational readiness. Her experience also includes participation in global health engagement planning and operational support activities.