Brooklyn, NY — David H.A. John, MD, is being recognized by
Continental Who's Who as an Exceptional Healthcare Professional for his
outstanding achievements in Adult Preventive Medicine and in acknowledgment of
his work with Gotham Health-Morrisania Health Center.
With nearly 30 years of experience in Family Medicine, Dr.
John currently serves as Chief Medical Officer of Gotham Health. As part of the
NYC + Hospitals network, Gotham is one of the largest federally-qualified
health clinics across the five New York City boroughs. The clinics focus on
providing primary and preventative care to patients. As CMO, Dr. John oversees
daily operations and program development to ensure that the highest level of
medical care is provided.
Dr. John has demonstrated leadership and inspiration to his
medical colleagues throughout his career and a steadfast desire to provide his
patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. John serves many immigrants
from impoverished communities such as the Dominican Republic and West Africa,
suffering from vast healthcare disparities. Inspired by his work with his
patients, the doctor is a staunch advocate for equality for the
underprivileged. He has worked diligently to improve medical outcomes through population
health programs. In addition, he implemented a standardized approach to
adolescent healthcare to include mental health and substance abuse screenings.
In pursuit of his medical career, Dr. John obtained his
Bachelor of Science from the City University of New York. He earned his Medical
Degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. John furthered his
medical training with an Internal Medicine Internship and a Residency in Family
Medicine. He is board-certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of
Family Medicine. He is also a certified physician in his home country with the
Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
Dr. John returned to Trinidad as a medical volunteer in
1994, where he provided care to HIV-infected babies and children at the Cyril
Ross Nursery. He serves as a senior member of the Caribbean Women's Health
Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting patients with HIV
screening, housing, and other social services. Dr. John maintains an active
membership with the American Medical Association among his professional
affiliations.
In recognition of his contributions to healthcare in
Brooklyn, Dr. John was honored with a special proclamation from the Mayor of
New York City.
