Emergency room (ER) doctors provide immediate medical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries at the ER room. They assess the patient's condition and perform a physical examination, order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, or CT scans, administer treatments and medications as needed, stabilize critically ill patients and prepare them for transfer to another facility if necessary and help manage a team of nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide efficient and effective car. ER doctors are meant to handle life-threatening situations, such as heart attacks, strokes, and trauma emergencies.

To become an emergency room doctor in Miami, the doctor needs to have a medical degree(Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), complete a 3-year residency in Emergency Medicine, get certified by American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) and finally get licensed by the state of Florida. Altogether, it takes 11 to 12 years to become an emergency medicine physician in Miami.

A good Emergency Room (ER) doctor should have extensive medical knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating acute illnesses and injuries, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex medical situations, good time management and organizational skills to handle the fast-paced and often high-pressure environment of the ER, ability to work well under stress and maintain composure in emergency situations and a willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best emergency room doctors in Miami.