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David Persse, MD, Emergency Medicine, Houston, TX, St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

DavidPersseMD

Emergency Medicine Houston, TX

Professor of Emergency Medicine and Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine; Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas-Houston; Chief Medical Officer - City of Houston: Physician Director of Emergency Medical Services, Public Health Authority and Tactical Physician.

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Education & Training

  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Emergency Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1992 - 1998
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAEMS) American College of Emergency Physicians
  • Doctor of Humanities in Medicine (Honorary) Baylor College of Medicine, 2018
  • Fellow (FACEP) American College of Emergency Physicians

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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Texas Medical Center Stops Posting COVID Data Amid Virus Lull
    Texas Medical Center Stops Posting COVID Data Amid Virus LullMay 10th, 2023
  • Texas Medical Center Stops Publishing COVID Data as Virus Urgency Wanes Nationwide
    Texas Medical Center Stops Publishing COVID Data as Virus Urgency Wanes NationwideMay 10th, 2023
  • COVID Hospitalizations Drop in Houston, but XBB.1.5 Still Warrants Caution, Experts Say
    COVID Hospitalizations Drop in Houston, but XBB.1.5 Still Warrants Caution, Experts SayJanuary 19th, 2023
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