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James Kempema, MD, Emergency Medicine, Austin, TX

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Emergency Medicine Austin, TX

Emergency Medical Services

Medical Director Travis County STAR Flight

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  • Office

    1500 Red River St
    Austin, TX 78701
    Phone+1 512-324-7000

Summary

  • Dr. James Kempema is an emergency medicine physician in Austin, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Seton Medical Center Austin, University Medical Center at Brackenridge, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas. He received his medical degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and has been in practice 21 years. He is experienced in airway management, procedural sedation, emergency medical services, and air ambulance care.

Education & Training

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Emergency Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medical Services

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACEP) American College of Emergency Physicians

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

  • Pedi STAT 
    J Kempema
    http://qxmd.com
    Mobile software - rapid calculation of pediatric emergent drug doses and equipment sizing - 8/2009

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Medical Delegate, FIAFormula 1 Medical Rescue Coordinator2023 - Present