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John Ervin, MD, Rheumatology, Kansas City, MO

JohnE.ErvinMDF.A.C.P., F.A.C.R.

Rheumatology Kansas City, MO

CEO, Medical Director, and Principal Investigator at The Center for Pharmaceutical Research

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Summary

  • Dr. John E. Ervin earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1976.

    There he completed a Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology. He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. In addition, Dr. Ervin has been on the teaching staff at both the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Missouri -- Kansas City.

    John E. Ervin, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. founded The Center for Pharmaceutical Research in 1986, and serves as the CEO, Medical Director, and Principal Investigator. He was the first president and co-founder of The Society of Principal Investigators and is a founding member of The Alliance for Multispecialty Research. He has conducted over 800 phase I through IV clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Allergy and Immunology, 1974 - 1976
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1974
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1976 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 1975 - 2023
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • • “America's Top Physicians 2010" - Consumer Research Council of America
  • The Best Physicians in 27 Specialties, Kansas City 2003,2007,2008 BEST DOCTORS as chosen by their peers
  • • Fellow American College of Physicians (FACP)
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • You’d Think COVID Gives Smokers a Reason to Quit. In KS and MO, Many Did the Opposite
    You’d Think COVID Gives Smokers a Reason to Quit. In KS and MO, Many Did the OppositeJune 14th, 2021
  • Inovio’s Recent Data Fails to Impress Some Analysts but Overall Data Looks Promising & Study Backed by Department of Defense
    Inovio’s Recent Data Fails to Impress Some Analysts but Overall Data Looks Promising & Study Backed by Department of DefenseDecember 29th, 2020
  • Kansas City Doctor Who Oversaw Clinical Trials Stresses Importance of COVID-19 Vaccine
    Kansas City Doctor Who Oversaw Clinical Trials Stresses Importance of COVID-19 VaccineDecember 3rd, 2020
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