Executive Leadership Team
When a client outsources the management of its emergency department to Progressive, it doesn’t just get a group of talented, board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers; our client gains best-in-field executive staff proven in both practice and business that collaborate with them to re-engineer their EDs for optimal financial, operational and clinical performance. We take pride in seamlessly integrating with your medical staff as we shape new and better ways of doing things together. Perfect alignment for success today — and tomorrow.

Andrew Sama, M.D., FACEP
President, Progressive Emergency Physicians
Dr. Sama has been a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for more than 25 years. In October 2007, he was elected to the Board of Directors of National ACEP, and re-elected in 2010. He served as the Secretary-Treasurer of ACEP from 2009-2010, Vice President from 2010-2011, President-elect from 2011-2012, President from 2012-2013 and Chairman of the Board from 2013-2014. Currently, Dr. Sama and his fellow leaders of Progressive have assembled a team of highly talented physicians and mid-level providers to provide Progressive’s patients with the highest quality and excellence in emergency medicine.

David Kim, M.D., MBA
Managing Director, Progressive Emergency Physicians
Dr. Kim currently serves as the Managing Director for Progressive Emergency Physicians. Progressive, founded by Dr. Kim in 2013, provides its hospital clients with healthcare administration, management, staffing, and consulting services. Dr. Kim’s excellence in operations and dedication to emergency medicine has been a driving force behind the success of Progressive.
Prior to Progressive, he founded Premier Care Urgent Care in 2007, acting as the Chief Executive Officer from its inception through 2014. In 2013, Premier Care merged with CityMD to become CityMD Urgent Care, which has become the leading urgent care network in the Metropolitan area. To date, there are over 60 locations nationwide. Dr. Kim currently sits on the Board of Directors of CityMD and acts as the Executive Vice President of Business Development.

John Mathew, D.O., FACOEP
Chairman of Emergency Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital