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Desmond Fitzpatrick

MD
Deputy Medical Director
Orange County EMS System

Before joining the Orange County Office of the Medical Director as Deputy Medical Director in 2022, Dr. Fitzpatrick spent over a decade at the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine. During his tenure as faculty at UF, he held several key positions, including Emergency Medical Services Division Chief of Operations, Co-Stadium Medical Director for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Associate EMS Fellowship Director, and Medical Director for Lake and Sumter Counties. While at Orange County, Dr. Fitzpatrick has been an enthusiastic educator and has made significant contributions to patient care initiatives, including advancements in Sepsis care, the implementation of Whole Blood in the field, and improvements in cardiac arrest care.

2026 Sessions

Different Strokes for Different Folks: A Conversation Between EMS and Neurology About Hot Topics in Stroke Care

Yes, I understand

Step into the fast-paced world of prehospital stroke care!

Join a leading neurologist, a system medical director who has pioneering “stroke trucks” in Florida, and the medical director of a major urban EMS system as they break down—and debate—the future of stroke triage. From “Direct to Comprehensive” and “Drip and Ship” to mobile stroke units and emerging hybrid models, this session dives into the real-world strategies shaping outcomes in the field. Come ready to engage—this dynamic program is built to spark discussion and powered by audience participation.

Panelist (3 or more Presenters)

Presenter (1 Presenter)

Thursday, October 01 8:00–9:00 AM
Room W331 A
Clinical Paramedicine
Faculty

Jason Jones

MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Clinical Associate Professor and EMS Division Chief
University of Florida, Department of Emergency Medicine

Jason Jones, MD, FACEP, FAEMS is board certified in EMS and Emergency Medicine and has served as EMS Division Chief for the University of Florida for the past 10 years. He is the Medical Director of Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Department, Newberry Fire Department, Santa Fe College's EMS programs, and UF's on-campus Gator EMS Response Unit. Since 2016, he has been Director of UF's ACGME-Accredited EMS Fellowship and the Game Day Medical Director for UF Football's Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. He is the EMS Medical Director of UF Health's "Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit," the first mobile stroke ambulance in Florida. Nicknamed "Neuro One," it boasts a 16-slice CT scanner, thrombolytics, and live Tele-Neurology, and its crews have treated more than 2,000 neurologic emergencies since its 2023 launch.

Faculty

Christian Rosado

MD
Vascular Neurologist, Stroke Medical Director
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Dr. Christian Andres Rosado is a board-certified neurologist specializing in vascular neurology and neurocritical care at the Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He provides advanced inpatient care for stroke, cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, and other neurocritical emergencies, with additional expertise in neurosonology and neurovascular ultrasound.

Dr. Rosado earned his medical degree from Indiana University and completed neurology residency and fellowship training at the University of Florida and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. He also serves as faculty for the neurology residency program at Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he is active in teaching and clinical research.

A member of the AAN, AHA, NCS, SCCM, and the American Society of Neuroimaging, Dr. Rosado is dedicated to evidence-based, multidisciplinary care for patients with complex neurological conditions.

Faculty

Desmond Fitzpatrick

MD
Deputy Medical Director
Orange County EMS System

Before joining the Orange County Office of the Medical Director as Deputy Medical Director in 2022, Dr. Fitzpatrick spent over a decade at the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine. During his tenure as faculty at UF, he held several key positions, including Emergency Medical Services Division Chief of Operations, Co-Stadium Medical Director for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Associate EMS Fellowship Director, and Medical Director for Lake and Sumter Counties. While at Orange County, Dr. Fitzpatrick has been an enthusiastic educator and has made significant contributions to patient care initiatives, including advancements in Sepsis care, the implementation of Whole Blood in the field, and improvements in cardiac arrest care.
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