John S. Wood, Jr., PA-C

John S. Wood, Jr., PA-C

Sports Medicine

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Blue Ridge Region

South Asheville
Asheville - Livingston

John Wood attended University of Missouri-Columbia where he earned a Bachelor in Health Sciences degree in Physical Therapy. He worked several years in the Cincinnati and Saint Louis areas as a physical therapist before moving to North Carolina to continue his education. He attended Wake Forest University, earning a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. He moved to Asheville after graduation in 2005 with his wife to practice as a physician assistant with Dr. Jay Jansen.

He enjoys running, golfing, hiking and spending time with his family.

Education

  • Undergraduate: University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Graduate: Wake Forest University

Certifications

  • State of Missouri Physical Therapist License – 2001-Jan. 2006
  • State of Kentucky Physical Therapist License – 1999-2003 Certified by Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation – 2000
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support – Certified May 2004

Associations

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants – 2003-present
  • North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants – 2003-present
  • Mountain Area Physician Extenders – 2005-present
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants – 2005

Specialties & Services

EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.

Michelle M

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

They treat you with respect take the time to understand what your needs are and work toward that gold of fixing the problem. Very professional in everything they do I love going there for treatment can't say that about many healthcare systems. I recommend EmergeOrtho to everyone I see.

Ronnie W

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged

As our patient, you will benefit from a full range of orthopedic services, specialties and technologies, including physical and hand therapy, advanced imaging services, and urgent care walk-in services providing immediate diagnosis and treatment for urgent orthopedic conditions.