General Surgeons Andrew Johnson, MD, and Justin Walters, DO Join the Medical Staff at Hedrick Medical Center - Saint Luke's Health System

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – Hedrick Medical Center is pleased to welcome general surgeons Andrew Johnson, M.D., and Justin Walters, DO, to the medical team. Both surgeons provide general surgery services to patients of all ages and have expertise in a variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Johnson previously worked at Hedrick from 2016-2021, and will rejoin Hedrick Surgical Associates on July 15. Dr. Walters joins the practice on August 19.

Dr. Johnson is board-certified in general surgery, earned his medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, and completed his surgical residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Johnson is originally from Norfolk, VA, but lived all over the country growing up while his father was in the Navy. His wife, Belinda, is a nurse practitioner certified in wound care, and will also join the Hedrick surgical team. Is his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys blacksmithing, metal and woodworking, fishing, and camping with friends.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to return to Hedrick and to care for the community of Chillicothe and this region again," said Dr. Johnson. "Saint Luke's is a great health system, and Hedrick Medical Center is a great hospital. We missed the hospital and community, and I'm looking forward to being a part of this great team once again."

Dr. Walters earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University – Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, and completed his surgical residency at SBH Health System in Bronx, New York. Dr. Walters was born and raised in Salina, Kansas. He and his wife, Noelle, are expecting their first child this fall. In his free time, Dr. Walters enjoys daily prayer, going on Catholic pilgrimages, spending time with family, being outdoors, watching sports, and experiencing local attractions.

"Being from a small town, rural medicine is a passion of mine," said Dr. Walters. "I'm excited to get to town to meet my co-workers and to learn more about the community. I enjoy working compassionately with patients to provide the best surgical care possible. Sitting down one-on-one with patients to explain their treatment options and guiding them to help make the best decision for them and their family members."

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnson or Dr. Walters, call 660-646-2682. Hedrick Surgical Associates is located at 2791 N. Washington in Chillicothe. Learn more at saintlukeskc.org/regionalsurgery.
 

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