Dr. Stephen Small is a healthcare executive, emergency medicine physician, and strategic leader with nearly two decades of experience in clinical practice, healthcare management, and organizational leadership. As President and CEO of Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates (MEMA), he leads a team of emergency medicine professionals dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Dr. Small has been a core member of MEMA for over 19 years, serving as a Physician and Equity Partner since 2005 and a Board Member since 2009. Before his appointment as CEO, he was Vice President from 2022 to 2025, playing a critical role in strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, Dr. Small has served as Past President of the North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians and remains an active member.
Board-certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Small is a Fellow of both the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) and the American Academy of Emergency Physicians (FAAEM). Dr. Small is also a member of the North Carolina Medical Society and the American College of Emergency Physicians.
His leadership extends beyond MEMA, with staff privileges at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, and Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. Dr. Small was recently elected to the Carolina Complete Health Board of Directors and continues to shape the future of emergency medical services.
Dr. Small earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Emory University School of Medicine and completed a General Surgery Internship at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He then pursued an Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident. Further, he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business.
Dedicated to advancing emergency medicine and healthcare leadership, Dr. Small continues to serve on various boards and remains actively engaged in shaping the future of emergency medical services.
