Dr. John Wells
Medical Director of Fire and EMS in Brownsville, TX
A presence in the Brownsville, Texas medical community for nearly four decades, Dr. John Wells holds leadership responsibilities with the City Health Authority’s public health department. In this role, he ensures that robust emergency response plans are in place. Also the municipality’s fire/EMS medical director, Dr. John Wells has designed and implemented expanded programs that enhanced the provision of timely, high-quality emergency medical care.
After completing his MD at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Wells pursued a residency in cardiovascular anesthesia and pain management at the Baylor College of Medicine. He also earned an MBA with a focus on health services management through the Rawls College of Business of Texas Tech University.
Over the years, Dr. Wells has led a number of pain, rehabilitation, and anesthesia facilities. He is presently CEO of Melchizedek Medical, PLLC, which provides correctional medicine and occupational medicine consultations, and combines medical and legal capacities. Passionate about outdoor activities such as hiking and gardening, Dr. John Wells is a firm believer in the benefits of spiritual meditation.