Current Roles and Organizational Responsibilities
Dr. Michael Redlener holds multiple senior leadership roles within the Mount Sinai Health System, specifically linked to Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and concurrently serves as Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Mount Sinai West. He also acts as Deputy Director of the Center for Healthcare Readiness and the Medical Director for EMS Quality within the Mount Sinai network, which includes Mount Sinai Beth Israel among other affiliated hospitals (Mount Sinai Morningside, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Mount Sinai Hospital).
Dr. Redlener is double board-certified in Emergency Medicine and EMS Medicine, underlining his clinical and operational expertise in urgent care and prehospital emergency medical services.
Professional Education and Training
- Medical Degree: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Residency: Emergency Medicine at New York University/Bellevue Hospital
- Fellowship: EMS Medicine with the New York City Fire Department
- He is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Leadership and Advisory Committees
Dr. Redlener holds several key appointments indicative of his influence in EMS and emergency care quality improvement:
- President of the National EMS Quality Alliance (NEMSQA), a body focused on clinical quality and safety metrics for EMS systems nationwide.
- Former Chair of the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) Quality and Safety Committee, where he co-founded and co-directs the NAEMSP Quality and Safety Course targeting health care improvement science education for EMS professionals.
- Member and Chair of the Quality Improvement Committee for the New York City Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC).
- Chair of the Stroke Systems of Care group within NYC REMAC.
- Physician representative on the New York State EMS Council.
- Serves on the American Heart Association Coronary Artery Disease Advisory Group.
These positions position Dr. Redlener as a strategic leader in EMS policy, system quality improvement, and safety initiatives at local, state, and national levels.
Research and Publications Focus
Dr. Redlener maintains an active research portfolio with a focus on EMS system performance, emergency care quality, disaster preparedness, and healthcare readiness. His research has addressed:
- A national assessment of EMS performance across over 9,600 agencies and 26 million 911 emergency responses, highlighting significant disparities in patient outcomes related to EMS quality by geography (urban vs rural), with a push toward quality metrics beyond response times.
- The effects of hospital patient boarding on disaster preparedness, noting critical systemic shortcomings in emergency department capacity and readiness.
- Clinical studies on EMS safety, including initiatives to reduce ambulance crashes by optimizing use of lights and sirens during transport.
- Pediatric disaster science and emergency care during pandemic conditions.
He has authored or co-authored at least 18 peer-reviewed publications relevant to emergency medicine and EMS system quality.
Awards and Recognition
- Recipient of the Michael G. Guttenberg Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award by the New York American College of Emergency Physicians.
- Awarded the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) Keith Neely Outstanding Contribution to EMS Award in 2024, recognizing his significant and ongoing impact on EMS quality and systems of care nationally.
- Recognized as chair and leader in committees focused on EMS quality improvement reflecting high professional regard among peers.
Industry and External Engagements
- Maintains financial disclosures and collaborations with pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries pursuant to Mount Sinai policies, supporting transparency in clinical research and care development.
- Engaged with the Fire Department of New York, linking clinical EMS insights with operational firefighter medical services.
Clinical and Administrative Contact Information
- Office Location: Department of Emergency Medicine, 1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
- Phone: 212-523-3330
- Languages: English
- Dr. Redlener accepts various insurance plans including 1199 SEIU, AETNA (Commercial and Medicare), Affinity Medicaid, CIGNA Healthcare, and EmblemHealth among others, reflecting wide patient access across Mount Sinai facilities.
This comprehensive professional profile indicates that Dr. Michael Redlener holds a pivotal role in advancing emergency medical services quality, policy, and education within Mount Sinai and the broader EMS community. His leadership in evaluating and improving EMS clinical outcomes, combined with his multiple directorship roles at Mount Sinai’s Emergency Departments, positions him as a highly influential expert in emergency care systems and prehospital medicine.
