Tarun Prajapati

Tarun “Terry” Prajapati’s path into emergency medicine began from the patient’s perspective. After surviving a serious car accident, he was inspired by the compassion and skill of the ambulance crew who cared for him. Determined to provide the same comfort to others, he soon enrolled in EMT school.

At the time, Terry was working at Kinko’s, where he met MedEx Ambulance Service CEO Lauren Rubinson while assisting with presentation materials. Unaware that she owned the company, he casually asked if MedEx was hiring EMTs. With her encouragement, he applied and officially joined the MedEx team in 2006.

Terry’s career is a testament to dedication and growth. He advanced from EMT to Paramedic while attending nursing school and earning his BSN. His experience spans emergency and trauma departments across Chicagoland, shifts on the ambulance, and service as a Flight Nurse providing care worldwide.

Today, Terry balances multiple roles with remarkable commitment. He is a Nurse Practitioner, a Firefighter Paramedic with the Leyden Fire Protection District, and founder of a Prehospital Mobile Clinic designed to bring urgent care directly to underserved communities. His work demonstrates not only his clinical expertise but also his innovation and passion for equitable patient care.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Terry and his wife are eagerly preparing to welcome their first child this December.

From the patient seat to advanced practice nursing, Terry’s journey reflects resilience, service, and a lifelong commitment to others. MedEx Ambulance Service is proud to honor Tarun “Terry” Prajapati as an American Ambulance Association Star of Life.