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John Smyrski III, MD, Preventive Medicine, Minneapolis, MN

John Anthony Smyrski III MD MPH, MBA, MSS, FAsMA

Aerospace Medicine


Vice President, Medical Affairs

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  • 800 E 28th StMail Route 11103Minneapolis, MN 55407

  • Phone+1 612-863-0342

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Summary

  • Dr. John Smyrski III is a healthcare professional based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in preventive medicine with subspecialties in aerospace medicine. He completed his medical education and training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and various military medical centers. Dr. Smyrski holds additional degrees, including an MPH and an MBA, and has an MS in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His current roles include serving as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Chief Medical Officer at the Veterans Affairs Midwest Health Care Network. Dr. Smyrski has experience in aerospace and military medicine, healthcare management, leadership, and environmental health, with published work in military medicine.

Education & Training

  • U.S. Army War College
    U.S. Army War CollegeMS, Strategic Studies, 2014 - 2016
  • Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Aerospace Medicine
    Navy Medicine Operational Training Center Aerospace MedicineResidency, Preventive Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    University of Alabama at BirminghamMPH, Healthcare Organization and Policy, 2005 - 2006
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1999 - 2002
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2001 - 2028
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • Aerospace Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Aerospace Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Minneapolis Hospitals Juggle Rising Cases, Staff Shortages Amid Omicron Wave
    Minneapolis Hospitals Juggle Rising Cases, Staff Shortages Amid Omicron WaveJanuary 11th, 2022
  • Healthcare Facilities Prepare for Second Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations
    Healthcare Facilities Prepare for Second Round of COVID-19 VaccinationsJanuary 2nd, 2021

Professional Memberships

  • Aerospace Medical Association
    Fellow
  • International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine
    Member

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