Joseph A. Bart DO, FACEP, FAEMS
Joseph A. Bart
DO, FACEP, FAEMS
EMS division - Operations Medical Director; Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Emergency Medicine
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
Dr. Bart is dual board certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and Emergency Medical Services (ABEM), with specialty training in EMS and Tactical Medicine. He completed his residency at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo and received his fellowship training in EMS through SUNY at Buffalo. He
currently works as an attending physician in the Emergency Department at the Erie County Medical Center.
Dr. Bart is the Operational Medical Director for the Buffalo Fire Department, Lancaster Ambulance, Seneca EMS and several volunteer fire/EMS agencies.
Dr. Bart is a subject matter expert/instructor in emergency medical services, response to aggressive deadly behavior events and mass casualty incidents.
Dr. Bart is a member of the Tactical Emergency Medicine Section of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and a fellow of the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, State University of New York – Erie County Medical Center (2013)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, State University of New York – University at Buffalo (2012)
- DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, Florida (2009)
- BS, Sports Medicine, Canisius College (2003)
Employment:
- Operational Medical Director, Buffalo Fire Department (2017-present)
- Medical Director, Lancaster Ambulance (2014-present)
- Instructor, National Center for Security Preparedness (2013-present)
- Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, University Emergency Medical Services (2012-present)
- Associate Director, University Emergency Medical Services (2012-present)
- Attending Physician, University Emergency Medical Services (2012-present)
- Section Director, Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team (2009–2017)
- Attending Physician, FDR Medical Services (2012–2013)
- Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Erie Community College Erie Community College (2010–2013)
- Athletic Trainer, Hobart College (2004–2005)
- EMT-Paradmedic, Rural Metro Medical Services (2000–2005)
Awards and Honors:
- NAEMSP EMS Fellow Honor (2014)
Research Expertise:
- Emergency Medicine Services: Board Certified in EMS
- Law Enforcement/EMS integration
Journal Articles:
- Clemency BM, Bart JA, Malhotra A, Klun T, Campanella V, Lindstrom HA. (2016) Patients Immobilized with a Long Spine Board Rarely Have Unstable Thoracolumbar Injuries. Prehospital Emergency Care (Jan), 20(2): 266-272.
- Clemency BM, Ott JA, Tanski CT, Bart JA, Lindstrom HA,. (2015) Parenteral Midazolam Is Superior to Diazepam for Treatment of Prehospital Seizures. Prehospital Emergency Care (Apr), 19(2): 218-223.
Abstracts:
- Clemency BM, Bart JA, Malhotra A, Campanella V, Klun K, Lindstrom HA. (2015) Patients Immobilized With a Longboard Rarely Have Highly Unstable Thoracolumbar Injuries [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care, (Jan)
- Clemency BM, McGee KM, Bart JA. (2014) Integrated EMS Didactics for Residents and Fellows [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care, (Apr) 316
- Clemency BM, Ott JA, Tanski CT, Bart JA, Lindstrom HA. (2014) Midazolam is Superior to Diazepam for Treatment of Prehospital Seizures [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care, (Jan) 141-142
- Bart JA, Clemency B, Billittier A. (2011) Traditional Operating Room vs. Cadaver Lab Experience for Paramedic Intubation Training [Abstract]. Prehospital Emergency Care, (Jan) 113
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Emergency Physicians; member
- American College of Emergency Physicians - TEMS; Tactical section
- City of Buffalo Police Department/SWAT; Commissioner’s Scientific Staff
- Lancaster Ambulance; Medical Director
- National Association of EMS physicians
- National Center for Security Preparedness/State Preparedness training Center; Subject matter expert
- Niagara County Sheriff’s Office; Tactical Physician/Special Deputy
- NYS DOH - State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee; voting member
- Western Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC); voting member
Presentations:
- "EMS integration with Athletic Trainers" Buffalo EMS conference (2014)
- "IM Midazolam is Superior to Diazepam for Treatment of Prehospital Seizures. Prehospital" NAEMSP Annual Meeting 1/2014 (2014)
- "Integrated EMS Didactics for Residents and Fellows" NAEMSP Annual Meeting 1/2014 (2014)
- "Safety Profile of Propofol Infusions During Air Medical Transport" Air Medical Transport Conference 2010 (2010)
Service Activities:
- WREMAC (2013–present)
- Regional EMS council - WREMAC; Member (2013–present)
- State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee; Advisor (2013–present)