General Surgeons Andrew Johnson, MD, and Justin Walters, DO Join the Medical Staff at Wright Memorial Hospital

TRENTON, Mo. – Wright Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome general surgeons Andrew Johnson, M.D., and Justin Walters, DO, to the medical team. Both surgeons provide general surgery services to patients of all ages and have expertise in a variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Johnson previously worked at Wright Memorial and Hedrick Medical Center from 2016-2021 and will begin on July 15. Dr. Walters joins the practice on August 19.

Dr. Johnson is board-certified in general surgery, earned his medical degree from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, and completed his surgical residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Johnson is originally from Norfolk, VA, but lived all over the country growing up while his father was in the Navy. His wife, Belinda, is a nurse practitioner certified in wound care, and will also join the Wright Memorial and Hedrick surgical team. Is his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys blacksmithing, metal and woodworking, fishing, and camping with friends.

"I’m excited for the opportunity to return to the area and to care for the Chillicothe and Trenton communities again,” said Dr. Johnson. “Saint Luke’s is a great health system, and Hedrick and Wright Memorial are great hospitals. We missed the hospitals and communities, and I’m looking forward to being a part of this great team once again."

Dr. Walters earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University – Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, and completed his surgical residency at SBH Health System in Bronx, New York. Dr. Walters was born and raised in Salina, Kansas. He and his wife, Noelle, are expecting their first child this fall. In his free time, Dr. Walters enjoys daily prayer, going on Catholic pilgrimages, spending time with family, being outdoors, watching sports, and experiencing local attractions.

"Being from a small town, rural medicine is a passion of mine,” said Dr. Walters. “I’m excited to get to town to meet my co-workers and to learn more about the communities. I enjoy working compassionately with patients to provide the best surgical care possible. Sitting down one-on-one with patients to explain their treatment options and guiding them to help make the best decision for them and their family members.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnson or Dr. Walters, call 660-358-5878. Wright Memorial Hospital is located at 191 Iowa Blvd in Trenton. Learn more at saintlukeskc.org/regionalsurgery.