Ryan M. King, DO
18044 Maple Hill Court, Northville
Summary
Board-certified emergency medicine physician and academic leader with extensive experience at the intersection of clinical care, operations, quality improvement, and physician leadership. Currently serving as Vice Chief of Emergency Medicine at a high-acuity academic center. Proven ability to evaluate clinical workflows, interpret data-driven performance metrics, collaborate across multidisciplinary stakeholders, and translate frontline clinical insight into scalable operational and strategic improvements. Particularly well-suited for physician advisor and healthcare strategy roles supporting innovation, utilization management, and clinical-product alignment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Chief of Emergency Medicine
DCM Sinai-Grace Hospital
Detroit
12.2025 - Current
- Provide senior physician leadership within a large academic emergency department, supporting departmental strategy, physician engagement, and operational performance.
- Partner with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and specialty services to improve throughput, quality metrics, and patient experience.
- Chairman of Peer Review Committee. Lead and participate in quality assurance and clinical governance initiatives.
- Contribute to policy development, protocol optimization, and system-level decision-making impacting emergency care delivery.
- Serve as a key liaison between frontline physicians and executive leadership, aligning clinical realities with organizational priorities.
Emergency Medicine Physician
Midland Emergency Room Corporation
Bay City
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Practiced independently at a freestanding emergency department, managing patients of all ages with acute medical and traumatic conditions.
- Demonstrated adaptability and efficiency in a lower-resource environment while maintaining high clinical standards.
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medical Center Emergency Services, DMC Sinai-Grace and Harper University Hospitals
Detroit
07.2020 - Current
- Deliver high-quality emergency care across multiple academic and community hospital settings.
- Manage complex, high-acuity patient presentations while supervising resident physicians and advanced practice providers.
- Maintain a strong focus on evidence-based medicine, risk stratification, and resource stewardship.
- Regularly engage in multidisciplinary care coordination and real-time clinical decision-making under pressure.
Clinical Instructor
Wayne State University
Detroit
07.2020 - Current
- Educate and mentor medical students and emergency medicine residents through bedside teaching, didactics, and simulation.
- Develop and deliver structured educational content aligned with residency milestones and board preparation.
- Supervise trainees during clinical shifts, providing feedback on clinical reasoning, documentation, and patient communication.
- Support academic scholarship, including research mentorship and quality improvement projects.
Clinical Staff Physician
TCF Center Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Detroit
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported large-scale public health operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assisted with vaccination rollout, adverse reaction management, and patient disposition in collaboration with EMS and public health officials.
Group Processor
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
Detroit
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Processed group-level insurance plan changes for corporate clients, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Utilized multiple enterprise software platforms simultaneously to manage high-volume transactional workflows.
- Collaborated with underwriting, billing, and sales teams to resolve coverage and rate issues.
Education
Residency in Emergency Medicine -
DMC Sinai-Grace Emergency Medicine Residency
Detroit, MI06.2020
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O) -
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
East Lansing, MI05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Michigan, Literature
Ann Arbor, MI05.2012
Honors & Awards
Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year - DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Awarded to one clinical emergency physician annually by the resident physicians at DMC Sinai-Grace emergency medicine residency. This individual demonstrates exemplary on-shift teaching and dedication to the education of the resident physicians.
Norman M. Rosenberg Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resident Award (June 2020)
- Awarded to one resident physician annually who demonstrates excellence in the practice of pediatric emergency medicine
Highest Resident In-service Training Exam Score (June 2018)
- Given to the resident in their class who achieved the highest score on the in-service training exam taken annually
Publications
- Ehrman RR, Malik AN, Smith RK, Kalarikkal Z, Huang A, King RM, Green RD, O'Neil BJ, Sherwin RL. Serial use of existing clinical decisions aids can reduce computed tomography pulmonary angiography for pulmonary embolism. Intern Emerg Med. 2021 Mar 20.
Research Experience
Principal investigator
- Patient Satisfaction with Regional Anesthesia for Pain Control after Traumatic Extremity Fractures
- Prospective randomized pilot study examining the effect of ED administered ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for traumatic extremity fractures on short-term opioid usage. IRB approved. Study commenced in July 2019, halted in 2020 due to COVID.
- Faculty Mentor: Robert Ehrman, M.D.
Co-investigator
- Developing a Novel Algorithm for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism
- Performed retrospective chart review of all patients during the pre and post-intervention period
for a novel PE diagnostic algorithm. - Paper Published March 2021
- Faculty Mentor: Robert Ehrman, M.D.
Academic and Teaching Experience
Foundations of Emergency Medicine Academic Curriculum
- DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency
- Regularly provide lectures to the resident physicians regarding various academic topics
Gastrointestinal Disorders In-Training Examination Review
- Annual In-training examination review of gastrointestinal disorders
Chest Tube Size for Traumatic and Spontaneous Pneumothorax
- Grand rounds lecture and literature review of optimal chest tube size
Overview of Tick-Borne Illnesses
- Grand rounds lecture on vector-borne illnesses
Otologic Emergencies and Orofacial Trauma
- Grand rounds lecture on identification and management of otologic emergencies and orofacial trauma in the emergency department
Licensures & Certifications
Osteopathic Physician License – State of Michigan
- Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
- License number: 5101025428
- NPI Number: 1720510209
ABEM Board Certification
- Certified as of December 2021
- Active through December 31st 2026
Timeline
Vice Chief of Emergency Medicine
DCM Sinai-Grace Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Emergency Medicine Physician
Midland Emergency Room Corporation
12.2021 - 12.2023
Clinical Staff Physician
TCF Center Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Program
03.2021 - 10.2021
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medical Center Emergency Services, DMC Sinai-Grace and Harper University Hospitals
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Wayne State University
07.2020 - Current
Group Processor
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
09.2012 - 04.2013
Residency in Emergency Medicine -
DMC Sinai-Grace Emergency Medicine Residency
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O) -
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
The University of Michigan, Literature