Johnson City Medical Center is a 445-bed regional tertiary referral center for the entire service area and one of six Level 1 Trauma Centers in the state of Tennessee. Since 1911, Johnson City Medical Center has been dedicated to helping the people of our region attain their highest possible level of health.

The second hospital built in Tennessee, Johnson City Medical Center is a comprehensive, acute-care teaching hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University. JCMC is a major medical referral center and home to Wings Air Rescue, the region’s largest fleet of dedicated emergency medical air ambulances with bases in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.

We offer advanced surgical services, including orthopedics, vascular, cardiovascular thoracic and neurosurgery and general surgery, including minimally invasive options. To support these services, we have a 43-bed intensive care unit with specialized care for our cardiac, neurological, medical/surgical and trauma patients. Johnson City Medical Center also offers a leading cancer center, a specialized heart center, and advanced diagnostic imaging services.

A full range of specialty and subspecialty care services and some of the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques are available here. We provide private patient rooms and have separate specialized units for newborn, pediatric, medical and surgical intensive care.

Johnson City Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Services we offer

A full range of specialty and subspecialty care services and some of the most advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques are available here.

Birthing center

Cancer care

Heart care services

• Lung Screenings

Orthopedic services

Outpatient imaging center

Stroke care

Surgical services

• Bariatric weight-loss surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery

Trauma center – Level 1

Vascular care

Women’s Health and Imaging Center

Awards and Accreditations

When it comes to heart care, people trust experience. Johnson City Medical Center has been named one of America’s best heart hospitals, not by just one, but by two ratings organizations.

We are proud to receive all of these honors, but our commitment will always be to provide the best care for every patient. 

• Johnson City Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
• Advanced Certification in Comprehensive Stroke from The Joint Commission. 2018
• Level 1 Trauma Certification
• Re-accredited by The Joint Commission, December 2017
• Chest Pain certification from The Joint Commission, January 2017
• Comprehensive Stroke Center recertification from The Joint Commission, August 2017
• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft recertification from The Joint Commission, June 2017
• Joint Replacement Hip recertification from The Joint Commission, April 2017
• Joint Replacement Knee recertification from The Joint Commission, April 2017
• Perinatal recertification from The Joint Commission, July 2018

Medical care and community impact reports

Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

Johnson City Medical Center CHNA [PDF, 2.2MB]

CMS price transparency

Johnson City Medical Center chargemaster standard charges [CSV file, 346KB]

Johnson City Medical Center average charges by DRG [CSV file, 60KB]

You can learn more about pre-visit coordination and registration here and about payment options here.

Metrics by MS-DRG*

Johnson City Medical Center MS-DRG metrics [PDF, 25KB], fiscal 2019

View more Ballad Health MS-DRG metrics here.

*MS-DRGs are Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups.

Cancer care quality

Ballad Health Cancer Care 2018 Annual Report [PDF]

Learn more

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Leadership

Leadership

Stan Hickson – VP/President, Southwest Market
Brian Dawson, MD – Chief Medical Officer, Washington County facilities, Southwest Market
Kenny Shafer – Chief Operating Officer, Johnson City Medical Center
Joshua McFall – VP/Chief Financial Officer, Southwest Market
Morgan May, DNP, RN – VP/Chief Nursing Officer, Johnson City Medical Center
Rhonda Reeves – Senior Director, Human Resources, Southwest Market
Loveland Hobson – Associate Administrator, Johnson City Medical Center
Lauri Kerns – Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Southwest & Southeast Markets

Our Community

Johnson City

Bustling with a population of more than 60,000, Johnson City lies just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northeast Tennessee. The rugged beauty of the Appalachians surrounds the thriving city that encompasses all of Washington County and parts of Carter and Sullivan counties.

It is known for its rich history (Daniel Boone, Al Capone and railroads), cultural heritage (bluegrass music, quilts and storytelling), outdoor adventure area (hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing) and beautiful lakes and mountain vistas. Yet, the eighth largest city in Tennessee also boasts diverse economic and educational opportunities and has become a regional hub for health care, including medical and pharmacy schools associated with East Tennessee State University. The city is also home to a beautiful and historic Veterans Administration campus and hospital.

Food, crafts, music and other entertainment abound at the area’s many annual events such as the Blue Plum Festival (June), Pepsi Independence Day Celebration (July 4), Umoja Festival (August), the Taste of Johnson City (September), the Storytelling Festival (October). Local bands bring the nights alive at popular downtown locations. Exciting day trips to Asheville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg and the ski areas of North Carolina are about an hour away.

All this, an excellent economy and one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S. led Forbes magazine to list Johnson City as one of the “Best Small Cities for Business and Careers.” Kiplinger’s named it one of the “10 Least Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.A.” Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the big city opportunities and small town atmosphere of Johnson City, a one-of-a-kind town. For more information about the area go to visitjohnsoncitytn.com.