Dr. J. Eric Ragan II, MD
Emergency Physician
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY COLUMBUS GA, 31904About
Dr. J. Eric Ragan practices Emergency Medicine in Columbus, GA. Dr. Ragan assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ragan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MD 1992
MERCER UNIVERSITY BS Biology 1987
ANDREW COLLEGE AS 1985
Board Certification
NATIONAL BOARDS PART III- 1993
AMERICAL BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE CERTIFIED UNTIL DECEMBER 31 2029
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- DEPUTY CHIEF, CLINICAL SERVICES CHIEF, EMERGENCY SERVICE CAMP CASEY U.S. ARMY HEALTH CLINIC REPUBLIC OF KOREA 1995 - 1996
- STAFF PHYSICIAN, WHITE TEAM LEADER DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1996 - 1998
- CHIEF, FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1998 - 1999
- FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY STAFF MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1999 - 2003
- SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER 203RD FORWARD SUPPORT BATTALION (FSB), 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION 2003 - 2003
- ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 2013 - Present
- WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER 2003 - 2019
- Medical Director WARM SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER 2009 - 2015
- WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER 2004 - 2008
- COLUMBUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 2008 - 2013
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, TROUP COUNTY 2005 - 2008
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR COLUMBUS FIRE & EMS 2005 - Present
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR MARION COUNTY EMS 2018 - Present
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR EMS CARE AMBULANCE SERVICE 2018 - Present
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR FIRST RESPONSE EMS 2020 - Present
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR TAYLOR COUNTY EMS 2020 - Present
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR TRINITY EMS ACADEMY 2013 - Present
Awards
- Charles B. Gillespie, MD Distinguished Georgia E.M.S. Medical Director Award 2022 Georgia EMS System
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Board of Trustees for Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Family Medicine, Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Caring for patients as I would like my family to be cared for.
Teaching and speaking
- Preceptor in Emergency Medicine for the Mercer Physician Assistance Program and PCOM in Georgia for medical students.
Hobbies / Sports
- Managing my grandfather's farm in Randolph County Georgia as a tree farm for pine production and as a sanctuary for wildlife.
Dr. J. Eric Ragan II, MD's Practice location
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL EMORY HEALTHCARE
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY -COLUMBUS, GA 31904Get Direction
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