Knapp honored for work as Emergency Medical Director

December 19, 2006

Barry J. Knapp III, M.D.

NORFOLK—Barry J. Knapp III, M.D., associate professor of emergency medicine, received the Governor's Award as the state's Outstanding Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) Physician.

Knapp was chosen from all of the emergency medical directors in the state to receive the award from the Virginia Office of EMS. Every EMS agency in each jurisdiction in the state has a physician who functions as the medical director and under whose license all prehospital providers practice. As medical director for the city of Norfolk, Knapp sets the standard of care, is responsible for medical oversight and training, and serves as a liaison between the city, EMS and the hospitals. He is also responsible for protocol development and participates in prehospital research studies.

"It's obviously a tremendous honor to be chosen from among all the outstanding medical directors in the state and in the Hampton Roads area," Knapp said. "It's really a tribute to the everyday providers, administration and chiefs from Norfolk Fire and Rescue who really allow me to do my job and make it that much easier."

One of Knapp's favorite parts of his job is responding to calls with providers, a task he undertakes a few times a week. He tries to respond to a variety of calls ranging from serious injuries and illnesses to common complaints.

"It allows me to put a face in the community, see how the providers do and lend a helping hand when needed," Knapp said.

Knapp graduated from the State University of New York at Syracuse and completed his residency training in at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

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