Richard Bradley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

EMS • Disaster Medicine • Aerospace Medicine Independent Medical Examiner & Expert Witness

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I provide clear, objective, defensible medical analysis grounded in more than three decades of Emergency Medicine, EMS leadership, disaster response, and military medical experience.

About Dr. Bradley

Richard Bradley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS is a board‑certified Emergency Medicine physician with more than three decades of clinical, operational, and academic experience across Emergency Medicine, EMS, Disaster Medicine, and military medical operations. He has served in leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels, including EMS system oversight, disaster response coordination, and federal deployment support.

Dr. Bradley brings a disciplined, objective, and defensible approach to case review, independent medical examinations, and expert witness analysis. His work integrates frontline emergency care, operational EMS command experience, disaster response leadership, and aerospace medicine training — providing attorneys and agencies with clear, evidence‑based opinions grounded in real‑world practice.

He is licensed in Texas, certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and holds subspecialty certification in Emergency Medical Services. His background includes service in the Air National Guard, volunteer firefighting, academic teaching, and national committee leadership.

Independent Medical Examinations (IME)

Objective, defensible medical evaluations grounded in more than three decades of Emergency Medicine, EMS leadership, disaster response, and military medical experience. Services include:

  • Independent Medical Examinations

  • Case review and analysis

  • Record review

  • Objective medical opinions

  • Clear, defensible written reports

Expert Witness Services

Clear, evidence‑based testimony supported by deep operational and clinical experience. Services include:

  • Plaintiff and defense case review

  • Expert opinions

  • Deposition testimony

  • Trial testimony

  • Standards‑of‑care analysis

  • Emergency Medicine, EMS, Disaster Medicine, and operational medical expertise

EMS & Disaster Medicine Consulting

Strategic guidance for agencies, municipalities, and organizations seeking operational clarity and readiness. Services include:

  • EMS system evaluation

  • Disaster preparedness and response planning

  • After‑action review

  • Operational medical oversight

  • Policy and protocol development

  • Training and education

Aerospace Medicine & Operational Medical Support

Consultation informed by military medical experience and aerospace medicine training. Services include:

  • Operational medical risk assessment

  • Mission medical readiness

  • Policy review

  • Specialized case analysis

CREDENTIALS

Board Certifications

  • Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), certified through December 2028

  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Subspecialty, ABEM, certified through December 2025

Licensure

  • Texas Medical Board, active medical license, valid through November 2026

Education & Training

  • MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine (1990–1994)

  • Emergency Medicine residency training, Stanford University Medical Center (1994-1997)

  • Emergency Medical Services fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine & Houston Fire Department (1997-1998)

Professional Roles

  • Emergency Medicine Physician

  • Emergency Medical Services Medical Director, multiple agencies (sine

  • Owner & Principal Physician Investigator, Bradley Physician Investigations, LLC

  • Independent Medical Examiner & Expert Legal Reviewer

  • Volunteer Firefighter, multiple departments (since 1980 - California, Virginia, and Texas)

  • United State Air Force, National Guard, Colonel, Critical Care Air Transport Physician - 4 combat tours, experienced commander and State Air Surgeon

  • Urban Search and Rescue, Medical Team Manager and Incident Support Team Medical Officer (since 1995).

Specialized Expertise

  • Emergency Medicine

  • EMS Operations & Oversight

  • Disaster Medicine & Response

  • Military Medical Operations

  • Aerospace Medicine (training and operational experience)

  • Standards of Care & Operational Medical Review

  • Independent Medical Examinations (IME)

  • Expert Witness Testimony

Leadership & Service

  • National, state, and local EMS leadership roles

  • Disaster response coordination and operational command experience

  • Academic teaching and professional committee leadership

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Contact

Richard Bradley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

Bradley Physician Investigations, LLC

Pearland, Texas

Email: Richard@RBradleyMD.com

Phone: (713) 208-7168