Dr. Mark Blubaugh, DO
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
15103 N Pennsylvania Ave Edmond OK, 73013About
Dr. Mark Blubaugh, a dedicated emergency physician and Medical Director at Tulsa ER & Hospital, is a passionate advocate for personalized, high-quality healthcare in his community. Born and raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Dr. Blubaugh has deep ties to his local community and has dedicated his career to enhancing the delivery of emergency care. Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine since 2005, Dr. Blubaugh has played a pivotal role in the development of physician-owned micro-hospitals in Oklahoma, including Tulsa ER & Hospital. His leadership has been instrumental in creating a healthcare environment where patients receive attentive, personalized care, free from the constraints of larger healthcare systems. Dr. Blubaugh's commitment to patient-centered care is evident in his hands-on approach, ensuring each patient receives the time and attention they deserve. His influence extends beyond the hospital, having served on the Medical Control Board for EMSA and the Regional Trauma Advisory Board for Oklahoma.
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Education and Training
Northeastern State University Bachelor’s degree 0
Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree 2001
Board Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS instructor
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine - Certified in Emergency Medicine
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director Owner/partner • Tulsa ER & Hospital 2019 - Present
- Owner/partner • Oklahoma ER & Hospital 2019 - Present
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine • OSU-CHS. Oklahoma State University Emergency Physicians 2006 - 2019
- Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine • Morningstar Emergency Physicians 2005 - 2006
Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
Internships
- St. Michael Hospital Oklahoma City, OK2002 Traditional Internship
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
Articles and Publications
- Suicide risk assessment in the emergency department: Are there any tools in the pipeline? Aaron Bowers, Chase Meyer, Shannon Hillier, Mark Blubaugh, Brie Roepke, Michelle Farabough, Joshua Gordon, Ma
- Systematic review: Outcome reporting bias is a problem in high impact factor neurology journals Benjamin Howard, Jared Scott, Mark Blubaugh, Brie Roepke, Caleb Scheckel, Matt Vassar
- Can Bedside Ultrasound Inferior Vena Cava Measurements Accurately Diagnose Congestive Heart Failure in the Emergency Department? A Clin-IQ. Miranda Gaskamp, Mark Blubaugh, Laine H. McCarthy, Dewey C.
What do you attribute your success to?
- The team of colleagues around him.
Dr. Mark Blubaugh, DO's Practice location
Tulsa ER & Hospital
717 W 71st St S -Tulsa, OK 74132Get Direction
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