Robert Genzel, MD, LP, FAAEM

Robert Genzel, MD is President and CEO of Overwatch 911. With over 24 years experience as a physician in hospital emergency departments, double board-certified in emergency medicine and emergency medical services (EMS), and 15 years working with the US Department of State Diplomatic Services-Dallas office, he brings a unique, unparalleled combination of skills to Executive Protection and Corporate Security.

Dr. Genzel is currently a physician in the ER at Harris Methodist Hospital in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, and for over 20 years he has served as medical director and director of emergency preparedness for the 200,000 seat Texas Motor Speedway. As interim director of the Sears Point Motor Speedway, Medical Director for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Series and for the International Hot Rod Association, he has been responsible for the safety and medical care for both spectators and drivers.

Dr. Genzel has extensive experience in Emergency Preparedness Disaster/MCI Planning. He is a hands-on emergency preparedness expert who works closely with the law enforcement and fire protection community. He has trained and served with two municipal SWAT teams as well as the Dallas office of the Diplomatic Security Service. Having successfully completed The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Basics SWAT and DSS LEO dignitary protection courses. He has participated in a number of protective details involving the Secretary of State, former United States Presidents, and foreign dignitaries. In 2010, he was named by his peers and 360 Magazine as one of the top emergency physicians in Fort Worth.

Dr. Genzel has traveled overseas to perform site evaluations for NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, as well as traveling overseas as the medical support physician for high net worth individuals and corporations. He has served as corporate medical director/consultant for large corporations, among them Frito-Lay, BEPCO, Dean Foods, and Chief Oil and Gas. In addition, he has served as a flight physician and medical director for several emergency aeromedical and ground EMS programs.

Dr. Genzel was educated at Cornell University and the State University of New York-Buffalo Medical School. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to and during medical chool, he worked as a paramedic in rural, suburban and urban settings.

With his extensive background, Dr. Genzel is a sought-after speaker and consultant on medical support for dignitaries and executives, emergency preparedness, and mass casualty preparation and response for corporations and large spectator venues.