James Armstrong Montana
Retired Physician Dr and Healthcare Professional in Missoula, Montana
Meet Dr. James Armstrong Montana, a retired physician who intertwines healthcare and outdoor exploration. Born on June 7, 1963, in Danville, Pennsylvania, he was nurtured amid the scenic splendor of Kalispell, Montana. From a tender age, he radiated an enthusiasm for sports, music, and community engagement. His academic voyage led him to Princeton University, where he pursued a degree in History while actively participating in various campus endeavors. Rooted in his strong bonds with family, unwavering faith, and a profound reverence for Montana's natural beauty, he finds solace and excitement in tennis, sailing, skiing, hiking, hunting, and fly fishing.
Emerging from Flathead High School as a standout three-sport athlete and a cherished member of the Concert Choir, he embarked on his collegiate journey at Princeton University. Following graduation, he embarked on an educational vacation, serving as an intern at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. While he found satisfaction in teaching, his heart's true calling remained in healthcare, drawing him back to Montana. Summers saw him as a guide in Glacier Park and a dedicated Ski Patrol member on Big Mountain in Whitefish. Moreover, he extended his impact as a wilderness intern at the Wilderness Treatment Center, supporting young individuals grappling with chemical dependencies.
His medical pursuit unfolded at a distinguished institution, where he became a part of the United Church of Christ and Choir in Vermont. His medical journey continued with an internship at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, and a residency at the esteemed Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, specializing in Family Medicine. Guided by an unwavering commitment to underserved communities, he embraced the role of a health officer for the Indian Health Service in Browning, Montana, dedicating two significant years to this service. Later, he joined his father in private practice in Kalispell, assuming the mantle of Chairman of the Family Medicine Department at KRMC.
His professional journey stretched beyond state borders, encompassing meaningful chapters in Arizona, before he found himself back in the comforting embrace of Kalispell, contributing his skills at MedNorth Urgent Care.
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