Richard Sinert

Richard Sinert, DO is a Professor and Vice Chairman for Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. With decades of experience in emergency medicine research and clinical practice, Dr. Sinert has established himself as a leading expert in trauma, hemorrhagic shock, and evidence-based emergency medicine practices.

Dr. Sinert received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at SUNY-Downstate Medical Center / Kings County Hospital Center (1984-1987) followed by a fellowship in Nephrology at Mount Sinai Medical Center (1987-1989).

Dr. Sinert's research spans multiple critical areas in emergency medicine including trauma management, hemorrhagic shock physiology, asthma treatment protocols, diabetes complications in emergency settings, hypertension emergencies, and renal failure. His work on evidence-based medicine has significantly contributed to clinical decision-making protocols in emergency departments nationwide. Recent research has focused on risk stratification for syncope patients, optimizing fluid resuscitation in trauma, and addressing overdiagnosis in infectious disease management.

His publication record shows consistent productivity through 2025, with recent work focusing on personalized medicine approaches in trauma care, diagnostic accuracy in emergency settings, and evidence-based clinical guidelines. His research demonstrates a progression from basic physiological studies in rodent models to large-scale clinical studies and systematic reviews that directly impact emergency department protocols.

Dr. Sinert has been actively involved in developing consensus parameters for emergency conditions, including angioedema management guidelines created in collaboration with the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

As Vice Chairman for Research, Dr. Sinert oversees the research infrastructure of the Emergency Medicine department, mentors junior faculty, and secures research funding for emergency medicine studies. His leadership has helped establish Downstate Medical Center as a center for innovative emergency medicine research.