John Wood, MD, Medical Director of the Emergency Center at The Medical Center, Navicent Health was named Medical Director of the Year during the 2018 ApolloMD Leadership Conference held in Atlanta.
 
“Dr. Wood is a tireless champion for the patients and his team,” explained Steve Currier, MD, ApolloMD Regional Director. “He demands excellence from his fellow physicians, consultants and administrators. His ability to inspire and lead his team has improved the Emergency Department capacity, quality and patient satisfaction. I am proud to work with him. Congratulations, John!”
 
Dr. Wood has served as Medical Director for the Emergency Center at The Medical Center, Navicent Health for two years. The hospital’s emergency center saw 64,208 patient visits in fiscal year 2017.