Craig Bates
About Craig Bates
Craig Bates serves as the EMS Division Director at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, where he has worked as an Emergency Physician since 2004. He holds an MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has extensive experience in emergency medicine and public safety.
Work at The MetroHealth System
Craig Bates has been an integral part of The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, Ohio, since 2004. He serves as an Emergency Physician, contributing to emergency medical services for 20 years. In 2023, he took on the role of EMS Division Director, a position he has held for 10 months. His work focuses on enhancing emergency medical services and improving patient care within the system.
Education and Expertise
Craig Bates earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. He further specialized in Emergency Medicine through a residency program at Metrohealth Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Case Western, where he trained from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Science from Penn State University, completed between 1992 and 1997.
Background
Before his current roles, Craig Bates began working as the Assistant Medical Director for the City of Cleveland's Department of Public Safety in 2007, where he has served for 17 years. His extensive background in both emergency medicine and engineering provides a unique perspective in his medical practice and administrative responsibilities.
Academic Involvement
In addition to his clinical work, Craig Bates has been a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Case Western Reserve University since 2004. His role involves educating and training medical students and residents, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals in the field of emergency medicine.