Dr. Ugo Ezenkwele is an eminent expert in the field of emergency medicine and managerial leadership in healthcare. His extensive experience in healthcare is coupled with his clinical and academic management skills. In this regard, his deep medical knowledge has led him to become Head of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Queens. With his arrival in the position, innovative programs such as the ED Observation Unit, ED Geriatric Certification, Telemedicine, Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness were launched to improve performance and patient experience. 

In 2021, Dr. Ezenkwele received recognition for his outstanding work with the Crains New York award for Notable Black Leader and Executive. He has also earned numerous prestigious recognitions such as the Vituity Award in Executive Leadership, the National Medical Association's Service Excellence Award and the Visionary Educator Award from the Academic Society of Emergency Medicine.  

His excellent management skills have led him to assume leadership roles in major medical organizations, serving as president of the National Medical Association's Section of Emergency Medicine and vice president of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine's Academy of Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine. In both positions, he worked to implement policy changes with the goal of positively impacting the next generation of physician leaders and the communities they serve. In addition, he is an advisor to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and an oral examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), responsibilities that demonstrate his commitment to continuous improvement in medical practice and his dedication to training skilled physicians. 

• Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Queens, Astoria 
• Attending Physician at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center an NYU Langone Affiliate Hospital 
• Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center an NYU Langone Affiliate Hospital 
• Physician Liaison for Clinical Faculty Recruitment - NYULMC Clinical Affairs Department 
• M.D. from Johns Hopkins University 
• MPH International Health Johns Hopkins University 
• BS in Biology Johns Hopkins University 
• Vituity Wes Curry Award for Executive Leadership 
• Crains New York Business Notable Black Leader & Health Executive 
• Excellence in Leadership - Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center 
• National Medical Association's Emergency Medicine Section Leadership Award 
• National Medical Association Excellence in Service Award (2013 and 2014). 
• President of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. 
• ABEM Oral Board Examiner. 
  
  Member of:  
  
  
  • American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Strategic Planning Advocacy Action Team. 
  • American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) for Becoming Certified Initiative 
  • FEMA Region II Advisory Task Force for Vaccine Outreach 
  • ACEP Medical Legal Committee 
  • American College of Emergency Physicians