Wright Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of general surgeons Andrew Johnson, M.D., and Justin Walters, D.O., to their medical team. Both surgeons will provide a range of general surgery services to patients of all ages, including minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Johnson, who previously worked at Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical Center from 2016-2021, will return to the practice on July 15. Dr. Walters is set to join on August 19.
Dr. Johnson, board-certified in general surgery, earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago in Peoria, Illinois. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Johnson moved frequently during his childhood due to his father’s Navy career. His wife, Belinda, a nurse practitioner certified in wound care, will also join the Wright Memorial and Hedrick surgical team. In his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys blacksmithing, metal and woodworking, fishing, and camping with friends.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to return to the area and to care for the Trenton and Chillicothe communities again,” said Dr. Johnson. “Saint Luke’s is a great health system, and Wright Memorial and Hedrick are great hospitals. We missed the hospitals and communities, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this great team once again.”
Dr. Walters received 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. Born and raised in Salina, Kansas, Dr. Walters and his wife, Noelle, are expecting their first child this fall. He enjoys daily prayer, going on Catholic pilgrimages, spending time with family, being outdoors, watching sports, and experiencing local attractions in his spare time.
“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 communities. 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 660-358-5878. Wright Memorial Hospital is located at 191 Iowa Blvd in Trenton.
