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Recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of Emergency Medicine, Andrew (Andy) Sama, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, and internal medicine physician with over 40 years of medical experience. He serves as the founding President of Progressive Emergency Physicians (PEP) and as Executive Vice President at Emergency Care Partners (ECP). Dr. Sama earned an undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Columbia University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Cornell University Medical College. During the final year of his Internal Medicine Residency at North Shore University Hospital, he was appointed as Assistant Chief Resident.

Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Julian Kehaya, PA-C is an experienced emergency physician assistant working as part of the Eastern Carolina Emergency Physicians (ECEP) team. ECEP supports the Novant Health System where Julian recently received the Remarkable Light Award for providing excellent patient care.  

Emergency Care Partners (ECP) is excited to spotlight Jon Gray, MD, from our Louisiana-based partner group, Professional Emergency Medicine Management (PEMM). Dr. Gray is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, a founding clinical leader of PEMM, and currently serves as the Emergency Department Medical Director at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (LCMH). He completed his medical degree and residency at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Medicine. 

Emergency Care Partners (ECP) is pleased to recognize Carrie Fales, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, as our first clinical leadership team spotlight of 2024. Dr. Fales is an innovative leader and the President of Eastern Carolina Emergency Physicians (ECEP). In addition to her leadership role within ECEP and ECP, Dr. Fales serves her local New Hanover community as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director for Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Mobile Integrated Health team, working closely with local field operations and 911 paramedics. Appointed by the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine Wilmington Program, Dr. Fales has served as the Campus Medical Student Advisor for the last four years. In this role, she mentors 3rd and 4th year UNC medical students providing career and medical school advising. 

Eduardo Navarret
e, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and a valued member of Illinois Emergency Medicine Specialists (IEMS) and the Emergency Care Partners’ (ECP) family. Dr. Navarrete serves as the Emergency Department Medical Director at West Suburban Medical Center in Chicago, IL. As a passionate IEMS executive leadership team member, Dr. Navarrete directs the transitional management team that provides immediate leadership and culture integration to new client hospitals. He has also assisted in developing and administering some of IEMS’ best practices, including protocols for pain management and opioid addiction.