Niels K. Rathlev, MD

Dr. Rathlev is a professor of emergency medicine at UMass Chan – Baystate, where he also served as chair for over a decade. He is an adjunct professor of emergency medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. During his tenure as chair, the department expanded significantly in both academics and research. Dr. Rathlev is dedicated to advancing federally funded research in emergency medicine and has been an active participant in the AACEM Research Task Force. His research interests include emergency department crowding, health services research, and pain management.

Dr. Rathlev earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston City Hospital.

Dr. Rathlev has received numerous honors and awards during his career in emergency medicine, including the Pinnacle Award from the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians, the President’s Excellence Award (Overall Winner) from Baystate Medical Center, and the Chair's Award from the Department of Emergency Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine in 2001 and 2008. He was also awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Dr. Rathlev is a member of SAEM, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AACEM), the Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and Baycare Health Partners.