Dr. James J. Blake, a renowned emergency medicine physician based in Richmond, Kentucky, exemplifies a career marked by dedication, leadership, and excellence in patient care. Born in Ontario, Canada, on February 8, 1967, he has devoted his professional life to the fast-paced field of emergency medicine, building a substantial career that spans decades.
Beginning his educational pursuit in the sciences, James graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University in 1989. During his time there, he was deeply engaged in tutoring his peers in chemistry and physics and volunteered extensively in the Orthopedics department, signaling his early commitment to the medical field.
Following his undergraduate education, Dr. Blake continued his medical studies at the Ohio University School of Osteopathic Medicine, completing his coursework in 1991. He then progressed to Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, earning his Doctor of Medicine. Throughout his time at Hahnemann, he was actively involved in tutoring minority students, demonstrating a solid dedication to both medical education and diversity.
Dr. Blake's postgraduate medical training included a challenging and insightful ENT and general surgery internship at the Mayo Clinic from 1994 to 1996. He then completed a residency in emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident from 1996 to 1999, an experience that further developed his leadership and medical skills.
In 1999, James began his professional practice at Keightly and Parsley P.S.C., where he served as an emergency department physician until 2011. He then transitioned to Team Health, contributing his expertise to the Emergency Medicine Department at Kentucky One Hospitals, where he was recognized for his clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
Taking on a leadership role in 2018, Dr. James Blake was appointed Medical Director at James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. There, he managed critical care units, including the ER Trauma Unit, Stroke Unit, and Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, significantly improving patient outcomes through his expert guidance and innovative management techniques.
