Dr. Kevin Rittger will assume the position of EMS Medical Director for the Medic One System on October 1, 2006.
Dr. Rittger completed his emergency medicine residency in 1996. He is currently an associate professor at UTMB and also works in the emergency rooms at UTMB, Mainland Regional Medical Center in Texas City and Brazosport Regional Health System in Lake Jackson. Since 1998 Dr. Rittger has had extensive experience as a Medical Director for urban and remote medical services around the globe. He and his family currently reside in League City.
In accepting the position, Dr. Rittger said, “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as Medical Director for the Galveston County Health District’s Medic One System and associated entities. I am very excited about the future prospects of working with all members of the system to build a model prehospital provider program that others either want to emulate or work for!”
The EMS Advisory Committee, comprised of representatives of the Galveston County Health District, Texas City, La Marque, and Dickinson, conducted an extensive interview and selection process after the August 8th death of Dr. Russell Miller. Dr. Miller served as GAAA Medical Director for over 20 years, was a state and nationally recognized recipient of many honors and awards for his expertise in pre-hospital care and emergency medicine. The consumer guide “America’s Top Doctors” recognized Dr. Miller as one of the finest physicians in the country on three different occasions.
County Health Authority, Dr. Mark Guidry served as EMS Medical Director in the interim period until Dr. Rittger’s appointment.