Dr. Emil F. is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over a decade of experience spanning inpatient, outpatient, and leadership roles. A graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City’s six-year combined BA​/​MD program, Dr. Emil F. completed his internal medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, where he also served on multiple clinical committees focused on patient safety and resuscitation. He has since built a robust clinical career, serving as Director of Hospitalist Medicine at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, where he led quality improvement initiatives and chaired the Patient Safety Committee. His practice experience includes hospitalist medicine, internal medicine, wound care, and hyperbaric medicine, as well as outpatient primary care through Innovare Health Advocates in St. Louis. Dr. Emil F.’s clinical scope encompasses the care of adult and geriatric populations, managing both acute and chronic conditions through a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His dual expertise in acute hospital medicine and outpatient continuity care allows him to bridge gaps in treatment and ensure comprehensive management for complex cases. Throughout his career, Dr. Emil F. has worked closely with nurse practitioners and physician assistants in hospital and clinic settings, emphasizing mentorship, clinical oversight, and collaborative decision-making. He has led hospitalist teams and continues to collaborate with NPs in Missouri and Illinois, supporting them in delivering efficient, high-quality care. Areas of Expertise • Internal & Hospital Medicine • Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine • Quality & Patient Safety Leadership • Primary Care & Chronic Disease Management • NP​/​PA Supervision & Collaborative Practice • Telemedicine & Multidisciplinary Coordination Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Emil F. believes that collaborative medicine enhances both provider confidence and patient outcomes. His approach is rooted in mutual respect, accessibility, and shared accountability. He empowers nurse practitioners to practice independently while maintaining open communication for case discussions and complex decision-making—ensuring that every patient receives timely, thoughtful, and coordinated care.

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Additional Certifications

Wound care and Hyperbaric medicine