Swaminatha V Mahadevan MD FACEP, FAAEM

Summary

• Dr. Swaminatha V. Mahadevan, known as "Maha," is a distinguished figure in emergency medicine, with a career spanning over three decades. He earned his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1992 and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at UCLA in 1996. Dr. Mahadevan joined Stanford University School of Medicine, where he made significant contributions, including serving as the Medical Director of the Emergency Department from 2000 to 2012 and as the founding Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine from 2015 to 2017.
  
  In 2000, he founded Stanford Emergency Medicine International (SEMI), leading efforts to establish emergency care systems globally, such as India's first international paramedic training institute and Nepal's first EMS system. Dr. Mahadevan has held leadership roles, including Director of Global Affairs and Strategy at Stanford Medicine from 2018 to 2023. An accomplished educator, he has received numerous accolades, including the Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine in 2012.
  
  Dr. Mahadevan co-authored "An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine," a widely used textbook in the field. His research interests encompass international emergency medicine development and prehospital care systems. Beyond academia, he co-founded Fold Health, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer, focusing on innovative healthcare solutions. Dr. Mahadevan's career reflects a profound commitment to advancing emergency medical services and education worldwide.