Michael Falgiani, MD, MBA, FACEP

Dr. Michael Falgiani is the Assistant Medical Director of Quality for the Department of Emergency Medicine at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine and attended residency at The University of Florida Shands Jacksonville. He served as faculty for the University of Florida at Winter Haven Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine as his wife finished her residency. He then moved to Kansas City, MO where he worked in private practice emergency medicine for three years before returning to Florida. He returned to academics in July 2010 when he became full time faculty for the Department of Emergency Medicine at UF Gainesville.

Dr. Falgiani has a wide range of clinical interests including hyperbaric medicine and diving related injuries. He has taken the role of Physician Director of Quality for the Department. He is a strong proponent of improving the quality of care provided as well as patient satisfaction. He has taken an active role in this position by creating committees and involving residents in the departmental quality assurance program. He is actively involved in research in the area of quality improvement and his focus includes the reduction of central line infection rates. Most recently, Dr. Falgiani has been recognized by the residents with the Outstanding Teacher Award.