Walter Adler
About Walter Adler
Walter Adler is an experienced paramedic and community health professional based in the Bronx, New York. He has worked in various emergency medical roles, including as an EMT-P at Montefiore Health System and currently at CityBlock Health, where he specializes in home-based emergency services.
Work at Citywide Mobile Response
Walter Adler has been employed at Citywide Mobile Response as an EMT-P since 2019. In this role, he provides emergency medical services in the Bronx, New York. His responsibilities include responding to emergency calls and delivering critical care to patients in need. He has accumulated five years of experience in this position, contributing to the overall emergency response efforts in the community.
Education and Expertise
Walter Adler holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the City University of New York School of Law, which he is expected to complete in 2026. He also earned a Master's degree in Sustainable International Development from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he completed a Paramedic Original program at the Center for Allied Health Education in 2013 and an EMT Certificate Program at LaGuardia Community College in 2003.
Background
Walter Adler has a diverse professional background in emergency medical services. He began his career in 2003 with an EMT Certificate Program and has since worked in various capacities, including as an EMT-P at Montefiore Health System, BronxCare Health System, and Richmond County Ambulance. His experience spans multiple locations, including the Bronx and Greater Boston, and he has also worked internationally in Iraq.
Achievements
Walter Adler has made significant contributions to emergency medical services. He led an EMT training program in Haiti after the earthquake, successfully training 500 EMTs over four years. He also organized the Banshee Association in 2008, which resulted in the publication of an EMS newspaper and the establishment of a help fund. Additionally, he played a key role in founding EMSPAC as part of the first community paramedic program at CityBlock Health.
Specialized Skills and Services
In his current role at CityBlock Health, Walter Adler specializes in delivering emergency department services directly in patients' homes. He utilizes advanced medical technologies, including point of care ultrasound and iStat analysis, to provide high-quality care. His expertise encompasses the administration of over 85 medications, guided by physician telemetry, as part of the Community Rapid Response team.