Emergency Medicine

Nipa Patel, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides urgent and acute care for patients with a wide range of medical needs. She evaluates and treats conditions from injuries to sudden illnesses, working quickly to stabilize patients and initiate treatment. Dr. Patel collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate follow-up care and ensure smooth transitions from the emergency department to other care settings as needed.

Doug T. Valassis, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides immediate care for patients experiencing urgent illnesses and injuries. He is trained to quickly evaluate symptoms, order diagnostic tests and deliver treatments to stabilize patients in critical situations. Dr. Valassis works closely with emergency department teams and specialists to ensure patients receive timely and coordinated interventions. His expertise supports effective responses to a wide range of medical emergencies.

Yudith Diaz-Baez, MD, an emergency medicine specialist at Endeavor Health, provides urgent care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions. She is trained to respond quickly in high-pressure situations, stabilize patients and guide the next steps in care. Dr. Diaz-Baez plays a critical role in delivering timely, coordinated treatment during medical emergencies.

Eric P. Keast, MD, a physician specializing in emergency medicine at Endeavor Health, provides rapid assessment and treatment for patients experiencing urgent or life-threatening conditions. He works with emergency department teams to perform diagnostic evaluations, deliver acute interventions and coordinate care with specialists as needed. Dr. Keast’s expertise includes managing a broad range of medical emergencies.

Sapana Shah, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides acute care for patients experiencing urgent and life-threatening conditions. She is skilled in the rapid evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of emergencies such as trauma, cardiac events and respiratory distress. Dr. Shah collaborates with emergency teams to deliver timely interventions and coordinate follow-up care, supporting patients and families during critical moments.

Irene C. Yao, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides acute care for patients experiencing urgent and life-threatening conditions. Her expertise includes the rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment of trauma, cardiac events and other emergencies. Dr. Yao works with emergency teams to deliver timely interventions and coordinate follow-up care to support patients and families during critical moments.

Jeremy Smiley, MD, a physician at Endeavor Health, is board certified in emergency medicine and internal medicine. He provides acute care for patients in urgent and often critical situations, helping them and their families navigate high-stress moments with clarity and compassion. Dr. Smiley values teamwork and brings a collaborative, high-quality approach to every encounter.