Gilberto A. Salazar

Gilberto A. Salazar, M.D. is a board-certified emergency physician and educator affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital. He serves as a faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), disaster response, and medical education.

Dr. Salazar’s research interests and professional contributions focus on:

• EMS systems and emergency medical technician/paramedic training
• Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) operations
• Disaster preparedness and response
• Quality assurance in emergency care delivery
• Medical education program development

His leadership roles include:

• Medical Director for Dallas/BioTel EMS Systems
• Associate Chief of Service at Parkland's Emergency Department
• Liaison to surgical services
• Medical Manager for FEMA Texas Task Force Two Urban Search and Rescue

He has received recognition for his educational excellence, including:

• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (Division of Emergency Medicine)
• Nomination for the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award