Dr. William D. Ramsey
Vice President - Medical Expertise and Review (MER)

Dr. William D. Ramsey has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of emergency health care and emergency management. Dr. Ramsey earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1984 from West Virginia University where he founded the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and still retains his status as an adjunct professor of emergency medicine. He has served as Director of several state wide emergency boards and successfully developed, planned, implemented, and reviewed several state and nation wide emergency communication systems. Dr. Ramsey’s technical, practical, and educational background has provided extensive expertise in the development, improvement, and execution of government and private policies, procedures, and regulations. He is a nationally recognized lecturer and has authored several publications.

Dr. Ramsey’s comprehensive medical and program development background has assured his successful performance at Healthcare Management Solutions as the Vice President of Medical Expertise and Review (MER) and Medical Director. Dr. Ramsey oversees and maintains several projects at HMS. His unequalled qualifications enable Dr. Ramsey to create solutions for any healthcare need.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine
West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science Degree
Chemistry
West Virginia University

EXPERIENCE

Physician Director
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Adjunct Professor of Emergency Medicine
West Virginia School of Medicine

State EMS Medical Director
West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services

Associate Professor and Founding Program Director
Emergency Medicine Residency
Department of Emergency Medicine
West Virginia School of Medicine

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine

Regional EMS Medical Director
West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services

Staff Physician
Wheeling Hospital, Emergency Trauma Center

Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine
Akron General Medical Center

AWARDS

Distinguished West Virginian Award for Outstanding Service and Contributions to the Citizens of West Virginia

West Virginia University Emergency Medical Faculty of the Year 1998

Charles Linsigner Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS and Rescue in the United States

Outstanding Community Service Award

American Heart Association Phoenix Award

Monongalia County EMS – EMT of the Year 1979