Richard G. Bachur

Richard G. Bachur, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and serves as Senior Physician in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine. He holds leadership roles as President of the Physicians' Organization and Associate Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Bachur completed his medical education at University of California, Los Angeles (1998), followed by internship (1989), residency in Pediatrics (1992), and fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (1994) at Boston Children's Hospital.

His research focuses on diagnostic evaluation of pediatric conditions including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bacteremia, and appendicitis. Recent publications examine diagnostic accuracy, emergency department operations, and healthcare disparities in pediatric care.

Bachur's recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on improving diagnostic processes in emergency medicine, with emphasis on timeliness, accuracy, and equity in pediatric healthcare delivery across diverse patient populations.