TEAM SPOTLIGHT:
Eric Wilke, MD, FACEP
February 9, 2026
Emergency Care Partners (ECP) and Canyon State Emergency Partners (CSEP) are proud to recognize Dr. Eric Wilke, MD, FACEP, Chief Operating Officer, for his outstanding leadership and meaningful contributions to emergency medicine. His commitment to the field is rooted in personal experience and a deep dedication to supporting patients in their most critical moments.
Clinical Leadership Experience in Emergency Medicine
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Wilke has served in high-acuity, high-volume emergency departments across both community and academic settings, bringing exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment to every environment he enters. As a board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Wilke is known for providing outstanding patient‑centered care and driving excellence.
Dr. Wilke’s dedication to emergency medicine is grounded in a strong academic foundation, supported by impactful research, publications, and national lectures that advance evidence‑based care in Emergency Medicine. Beyond the hospital setting, he has served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and Texas Air National Guard as part of the Critical Care Air Transport Team, achieving the rank of O‑5, Lieutenant Colonel and gaining invaluable leadership and operational experience under pressure.
Dr. Wilke brings a wealth of expertise to his current leadership roles in his Arizona practices. Throughout his tenure as Department Chair and Medical Director in numerous emergency settings, he has been a catalyst for growth in workforce development and clinical education. As a multi-award-winning physician, Dr. Wilke is recognized for his strategic vision, culture realignment and unwavering commitment to excellence in emergency care.
Interview with Dr. Wilke
Q: When did you decide to become a physician?
I decided to become a physician when I was in grade school. After watching some PBS shows on reconstructive surgery, I was hooked.
Q: What is your favorite part about working with CSEP and ECP?
I like the community of varied groups within ECP and the interactions we have to share best practices.
Q: What do you find most exciting about your job?
What I find most exciting is working on making physicians’ lives easier and developing systems for a strong and healthy culture.
Q: What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work I like to travel, fly planes, go hiking/camping, hunting, and SCUBA diving. And… I will be a grandfather soon, so that may become a favorite thing to do outside of work.
About Canyon State Emergency Partners (CSEP):
Founded in 1989, Canyon State Emergency Partners (CSEP) is s a physician-led Emergency Medicine group serving the Common Spirit/Dignity Health System in the Phoenix market., CSEP offers clinicians diverse clinical settings, strong local leadership, and a dynamic professional environment, all within a region known for its outstanding quality of life, year‑round outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural scene.
About Emergency Care Partners (ECP):
Headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, ECP is the largest single specialty provider of emergency medicine in the United States. With client partners in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Vermont, ECP currently treats more than 1,700,000 patient visits annually at 66 sites of service. ECP supports a clinical workforce of 1000+ physicians and mid-level providers. The company employs a differentiated model relative to other platforms in the industry, highlighted by the ability to maintain ownership through its physician partnership model with regional/local groups to maintain their brand and clinical autonomy while benefitting from ECP’s resources.
