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Jeremy Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Researcher
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I am particularly interested in developing medical applications for new and emerging technologies. I am also very interested in the use of simulation in training of residents and medical students. My past research projects have included the effects of ambient noise on emergency departments, the difference of attitudes of field providers and medical control physicians towards the use of opiod analgesia, and the application of computer graphics technologies to ultrasound guided and laparoscopic procedures




Douglas S. Ander, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Dir.,Student Clerkship
    FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/1996
    RESIDENCY : Henry Ford
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Hahnemann University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-0232
    EMAIL : dander@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I completed a combined Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan, in 1995. I am currently an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine. My clinical research interest is management of acute heart failure. I direct undergraduate medical education for Emergency Medicine, direct the Emory Center for Experiential Learning. I am involved in medical education research. I am a founding member and Secretary Treasurer of the Clerkship Directors of Emergency Medicine.




Ryan Armstrong, M.D., M.Ed.,
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/14/2008
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-712-1577
    EMAIL : ryan.armstrong@emoryhealthcare.org




Hany Atallah , M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2003
    RESIDENCY : Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : New York Medical College
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : hany.atallah@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a research interest in medical education using patient simulators. Along with Dr. Ander and the school of nursing we are currently planning some education initiatives using the SimMan patient simulators. I also have an interest in ED administration and process improvements.




Patricia A. Baines, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Asst. Medical Director, Grady ECC
    FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/2003
    RESIDENCY : King Drew Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Howard University College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-5170
    EMAIL : pbaines@emory.edu




Barry Baker, M.D.
Clinical Professor
Volunteer Faculty
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1998
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Tulane University School of Medicine
    EMAIL : bbaker2@emory.edu




Sridhar Basavaraju,
Asst. Professor-CT
Volunteer Clinician
    RESIDENCY : Mt. Sinai Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Georgetown University School of Medicine
    EMAIL : sbasava@emory.edu




Todd J. Berger, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Asst. Residency Director
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/2000
    RESIDENCY : SUNY Brooklyn
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-0185
    EMAIL : tberger@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My background is in Education--I was a seventh grade science teacher before going to Medical School. Now I teach medicine. My academic interests lie in Medical Education (on both the resident and student level) and Curriculum Design. I have designed programs to develop clinical teaching skills for both faculty and residents, and I have given lectures and workshops regionally and nationally on the subject. As Assistant Residency Director with specific responsibilities for the PGY III class, my areas of interest are ACGME Core Competencies, Feedback and Evaluation, and Procedural Competence. Additionally, I run the Invasive Procedure (Human Cadaver) Lab and the Resident Retreat Curriculum. My clinical areas of interest are Asthma and Environmental Emergencies (esp. High Altitude and Wilderness Medicine).




Matthew D. Bitner,
Instructor - CT
EMS Fellow
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2007
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Miami School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-778-5924
    EMAIL : matthew.bitner@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a range of interests in Emergency Medicine. I mainly focus on EMS operations as well as pre-hospital and graduate medical education with an interest in curriculum development and adult-learning strategies. Additionally, I am interested in event medicine and emergency medical response planning.




Jann L. Blanton, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Part-time Clinician
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1996
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    EMAIL : jl-blanton@comcast.net




Placid Bone,
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator




J. Shelby Bowron, M.D., M.P.H., M.R.O., F.A.C.E.P.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 09/01/1993
    RESIDENCY : Baptist Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Alabama School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-4620
    EMAIL : jbowron@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Primary research interest: Alcohol and Drug/Substance Abuse, Elderly Care




James P. (Pat) Capes, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
Asst. Professor-CT
MedicalDirector CLH ED
    FACULTY SINCE : 05/01/2000
    RESIDENCY : Carolinas Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : james.capes@emoryhealthcare.org




Arthur S. Chang, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Director, Medical Toxicology Clerkship
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2004
    RESIDENCY : DUCOM/Tenet Hospitals
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Hahnemann University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : aschang@emory.edu




Timothy E. Davis, M.D., M.A., M.P.H.
Asst. Professor-CT
Part-time Clinician
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1985
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
    EMAIL : tdavi02@emory.edu




Damon M. DellAglio, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Medical Toxicologist
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2005
    RESIDENCY : Temple University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : State University of New York Upstate Medical University
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : dellaglio@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Toxicology, Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear Terrorism Preparedness,




Barry M. Diner, M.D., M.P.H.
Asst. Professor-TT
Clincian Researcher
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2003
    RESIDENCY : Brooklyn Hospital Center, Weill MC
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Sackler School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-712-1413
    EMAIL : bdiner@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Outcomes research specifically atrial fibrillation and airway disease, systematic reviews (Cochrane). Educational interests is EBM




Mary Ann Edens, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 06/09/2004
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-6241
    EMAIL : mary.edens@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Uses of bedside emergency ultrasound




B. Jason Fox,
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2007
    RESIDENCY : Other
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : bryan.fox@emoryhealthcare.org




Nicole M. Franks, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Asst. Medical Director - CLH




Chetan Goud,
Asst. Professor-CT
Part Time Clinician
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-4620




Samuel Graitcer,
Clinical Instructor
Clinician Educator




Ian B. Greenwald, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Medical Director, Rural Metro
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2004
    RESIDENCY : Univeristy of PittsburghMorristown Memorial Hospital University of Pittsburgh
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Vermont College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-712-2790
    EMAIL : ian.greenwald@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My research and academic interests focus on developing clinically effective out-of-hospital (EMS) care and preparedness issues. These activities involve working with community leaders and planners to implement evidence-based medicine protocols with public safety first responders and EMS transport professionals.




Leon L. Haley, Jr., M.D., M.H.S.A., F.A.C.E.P.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs - Grady Health Systems, Medical Director Grady ECC
    FACULTY SINCE : 03/06/1997
    RESIDENCY : Henry Ford
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-6419
    EMAIL : leon.haley@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Health administration, health finances, management, diversity, professionalism, health policy and advocacy are my primary interests on the academic level..I also strongly interested in community service and currently serve on several non-profit boards in the Atlanta area.




Kathryn L Hall-Boyer, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 03/01/1995
    RESIDENCY : Naval Hospital
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3809
    EMAIL : khallbo@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : No current research.




Vernetta Harris,
Asst. Professor-CT
Part Time Clinician
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Washington University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-4620




Katherine L Heilpern, M.D., F.A.C.E.P.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Chair
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/26/1996
    RESIDENCY : Temple University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404 778 5975
    EMAIL : kheilpe@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a keen interest in the interface between infectious diseases and acute illness and injury, with a particular focus on emerging pathogens. Additional areas of academic focus include faculty development and novel curriculum design. New areas of exploration include health policy and advocacy on the local and national level.




Sheryl L Heron, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.E.P.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Assoc. Residency Director
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/22/1996
    RESIDENCY : King Drew Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Howard University College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-0714
    EMAIL : sheron@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Intimate Partner Violence, Diversity in Medicine, Professionalism




Jeremy Hess, M.D., M.P.H.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Researcher
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2006
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-5866
    EMAIL : jhess@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a range of interests in emergency medicine and public health. In the specialty, I am particularly interested in cardiology and competence in EKG interpretation, international emergency medicine, and emergency department crowding. My public health interests include the health effects of climate change, complex humanitarian emergencies, and health policy more generally.




Emily L. Hirsh, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Asst. Medical Director - EUH
    FACULTY SINCE : 10/01/2003
    RESIDENCY : University of Michigan
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Baylor College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-712-2580
    EMAIL : elhirsh@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My research interests currently focus on ways to think about the emergency department as a business, i.e., dealing with ways to increase capacity, maximize flow through the ED, and minimize variability in practice, all while maintaining outstanding patient care. I also am interested in quality improvement in the ED, education in billing and coding for our residents, and bedside teaching in clinical practice.




Stuart W. Hoffman, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Faculty
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Development of therapies for traumatic brain injury.




Benjamin R. Holton, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Assoc. Residency Director
    FACULTY SINCE : 12/01/1993
    RESIDENCY : Carolinas Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-2254
    EMAIL : bholton@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : My focus is education, primarily at the resident level. My concentration is cardiovascular topics and EKG reading. I am also involved in residency administration. I also have an interest in medical student education and serve as a mentor for a small group of first year medical students.




Debra E. Houry, M.D., M.P.H.
Asst. Professor-TT
Director, Center for Injury Control
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2002
    RESIDENCY : Denver Health Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Tulane University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-3181
    EMAIL : dhoury@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I focus on public health and injury prevention research. My current projects include HIV screening, intimate partner violence, and the prevention of PTSD in trauma patients.




Rick Hunt,
Clinical Professor
Volunteer Faculty




Chad P. Huot, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/09/2001
    RESIDENCY : University of Connecticut
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-3182
    EMAIL : chuot@emory.edu




Alexander P. Isakov, M.D., M.P.H.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Med. Dir. Emory Flight, Asst. Medical Director - Grady EMS
    FACULTY SINCE : 10/15/2000
    RESIDENCY : University of Massachusetts Medical Center
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-712-9610
    EMAIL : aisakov@sph.emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : EMS, domestic preparedness, international health, public health surveillance, disaster medicine




Maureen Letts Joyner, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2006
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : maureen.joyner@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Medical Student Education, Community Partnerships/Outreach




Nadine Kaslow, M.D.
Professor
Faculty - Joint Appointment




Ziad N. Kazzi,
Asst. Professor-CT
Toxicologist
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : American University of Beirut Medical Center, Lebanon
    PHONE : 404-616-9130
    EMAIL : zkazzi@emory.edu




Matthew T. Keadey, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Medical Director - Emory Hospital ED
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2000
    RESIDENCY : UNC Chapel Hill
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Eastern Virginia Medical School of the Medical College of Hampton Roads
    PHONE : 404-712-9649
    EMAIL : matthew.keadey@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I currently manage the daily operations at one of our three academic Emergency Departments. This includes our observation area as well as our cadre of mid level providers. I also act as a site director for our residents who rotate at our location. My current interests include reimbursement and coding as well as physician productivity specific to emergency medicine. In addition, a new area of interest includes the development of an ED quality program based on evidence based principles.




Arthur L Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.E.P.
Professor
Associate Dean for Health Policy
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/1993
    RESIDENCY : University of Washington
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-778-5975
    EMAIL : akell01@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Injury Prevention and Control, Health Services Research, Emergency Medical Services




Christine E. Keyes,
Instructor - CT
International Fellow
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2007
    RESIDENCY : Other
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-778-5924
    EMAIL : cekeyes@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Application of emergency medicine principles and practices in various international settings Teaching health care workers in low income countries




Richard Kleiman,
Instructor - CT
Toxicology Fellow
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/2007
    RESIDENCY : Other
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : richard.kleiman@emoryhealthcare.org




Rhys Lam,
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinican Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2007
    RESIDENCY : Other
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : brlam@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Critical Care, Education, Sports Medicine




Melissa J. Lamberson, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/01/1995
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Miami School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-712-1044
    EMAIL : mlamber@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Resident education, Quality assurance/improvement, Geriatric care




Denise S. Lawe, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/2002
    RESIDENCY : Temple University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    PHONE : 404-686-3809
    EMAIL : denise.lawe@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Spirituality in medicine and professional wellness




Jason Liebzeit, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2006
    RESIDENCY : Northwestern University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : jason.liebzeit@emoryhealthcare.org
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Professionalism, interpersonal communication among healthcare providers




John H Lloyd, M.D.
Clinical Asst. Professor
Volunteer Faculty
    FACULTY SINCE : 06/01/2002
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845




Douglas W Lowery-North, M.D.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs - Emory Healthcare
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuromuscular Pathophysiology, Public Health ED Surveillance




Lisa R. Mack, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Asst. Residency Director - CLH
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/15/1999
    RESIDENCY : Resurrection-Michael Reese Hospital
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3809
    EMAIL : lmack@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Geriatrics




William C. Manson, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Associate Director of Emergency Ultrasound Services
    FACULTY SINCE : 07/07/2008
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-616-4620
    EMAIL : wmanson@emory.edu
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Emergency Ultrasound




Ricardo Martinez, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 11/01/2004
    RESIDENCY : LSU - New Orleans
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : ricardo_martinez@tsged.com




Iyesatta Massaquoi, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator




Andre' Matthews,
Instructor - CT
Toxicology Fellow
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Yale University School of Medicine




Bryan F. McNally, M.D., M.P.H.
Asst. Professor-CT
Assoc. Medical Director, Emory Flight
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : I have a range of research interests in emergency medicine, emergency medical services and public health. In the specialty, I am particularly interested in the treatment of time sensitive cardiac conditions including sudden cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction. My focus has been in the development of registries both locally and nationally that allow for benchmarking of care for these conditions in an effort to improve survival. My public health interests include working internationally in the Republic of Georgia an an effort to improve their public Emergency Services System and working domestically with the National Weather Service on programs that involve extreme weather events including the impact they have on public's health and disaster preparedness for health care institutions.




D. Leigh Miles,
Asst. Professor-CT
Part Time Clinician
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Mercer University School of Medicine
    EMAIL : dlstewa@emory.edu




Brooks L. Moore, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/2004
    RESIDENCY : Emory University
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Emory University School of Medicine
    PHONE : 404-686-3845
    EMAIL : brooks.moore@emoryhealthcare.org




Brent W. Morgan, M.D.
Assoc. Professor-CT
Asst. Medical Dir., Ga. Poison Center
    FACULTY SINCE : 08/01/1996
    RESIDENCY : Metro Health
    MEDICAL SCHOOL : Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
    PHONE : 404-616-9130
    EMAIL : bmorg02@emory.edu




Nimmi Natarajan, M.D.
Asst. Professor-CT
Clinician Educator
ACADEMIC INTERESTS : Adolescent career development; women's health issues; latino community healthcare issues. My teaching interests center around cardiac ventricular and atrial arrhythmias - diagnosis and treatment.