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James Johnson, MD

  • Primary Specialty: Anesthesia
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender: Male

About James

Dr. Johnson, a distinguished leader in anesthesiology, joined Cody Regional Health after an illustrious career spanning various high-profile medical and administrative roles. From 2021 to 2024, he served as the Chief Clinical Officer of Anesthesia at Envision Physician Services. Prior to that, he held significant positions such as Senior Vice-President of the Central Operating Unit from 2017 to 2021 and President of Acclaim Physician Group in 2016-2017.

His foundational roles in healthcare leadership include serving as the Regional Medical Director for Sheridan Healthcare's Emerging Markets from 2012 to 2016 and Chief of Anesthesiology at John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, from 2010 to 2015. Dr. Johnson earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University and completed his anesthesiology residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, where he also served as a committed officer in the United States Air Force.

Throughout his military career, Dr. Johnson held key leadership positions and was actively involved in several critical deployments, including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His exemplary service has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Sheridan Healthcare Diamond Award.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Johnson and his wife, Kim, are avid enthusiasts of the great outdoors, cherishing their time spent in nature.