History of EMA
Emergent Medical Associates ("EMA") has been serving the emergency medical needs of Californians for almost two decades.
Founded in 1991 at Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, CA, EMA has enjoyed significant expansion in recent years
as its reputation for excellence has grown. Our geographic coverage now includes 20 sites throughout California.
Our physician leadership evolved from PIT doctors to ED directors who developed unique strategies and tools along the way
to help hospitals create more efficient emergency departments that are focused on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
These methods form the basis for the modern day EMA.
Throughout our history, EMA's founding physicians have been active participants in all aspects of the specialty
including emergency department administration, legislative and political issues, regulatory concerns, community involvement,
and the quality of the patient experience. Our physician leadership is well known throughout California for its advocacy efforts
in helping to ensure that the "safety net" of emergency departments available to our communities remains in place and patient's rights are protected.
EMA has built a reputation based on the fundamentals of quality patient care, administrative excellence and group physician empowerment.
Throughout its expansion, EMA has adhered to these basic principles and is now a group of more than 200 physicians.
EMA's growth has been the direct result of the public's experience in receiving care in an EMA facility
and hospitals seeking out EMA's expertise in the efficient operation of emergency departments.
EMA has continuously worked to create "Departments of Excellence" in each of our Emergency Departments.
Our mission is to maintain this focus on excellence as we continue to deliver the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.