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James Dopson Jr., MD, Family Medicine, Quitman, TX

James Dee Dopson Jr. MD


Lead Crew Physician Global Mercy - Freetown, Sierra Leone- Mercy Ships

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  • 502 E Goode St Ste 1eQuitman, TX 75783

  • Phone+1 903-763-5402

  • Fax+1 903-763-5036

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Summary

  • Currently serving as lead crew physician with Mercy Ships upon the Global Mercy which serves Sierra Leone. Dr. Dopson is currently appointed as deputy chief medical officer for surgical services on the Global Mercy. Dr. James Dopson Jr. is a family medicine specialist based in Quitman, Texas. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2004, after graduating from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in 2001. He has gained significant recognition for his work and high standards of care, including CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification (2013), three different recognitions from National Committee for Quality Assurance (2011-2015), as well as a Diabetes Care Recognition from Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute.

Education & Training

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

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