Dr. Jay Johannigman
Cincinnati, OH
Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon
Biography
Dr. Jay Johannigman, M.D., is a Cincinnati-based trauma and critical care surgeon with over 40 years of experience. His distinguished career spans military and civilian healthcare, with 18 years of deployment to combat theaters in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he honed expertise in trauma care that he later applied to civilian hospitals in the USA.
A founding leader of the Cincinnati Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (Cincinnati CSTARS), Dr. Johannigman played a pivotal role in establishing lifesaving training programs at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His leadership impacted over 5,600 military families through humanitarian service, training elite Air Force medical teams.
Dr. Johannigman has been recognized for his contributions with numerous awards and certifications, including the 2021 Healthcare Heroes award and the Legion of Merit. His work continues to advance trauma and critical care practices, blending military precision with compassionate care.
Education
Doctorate of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
1979 - 1983
Earned a Doctorate of Medicine, specializing in trauma and surgical critical care, followed by postdoctoral training.
AB in Biology
Kenyon College
1975 - 1979
Graduated with an AB degree in Biology, laying the foundation for a career in medicine.
Additional Training
Aerospace Medicine Primary Course - Brooks AFB
Graduate - Air War College
Experience
Head of Trauma and Critical Care
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
2005 - Present
Led the trauma and critical care center, establishing the Cincinnati CSTARS program to train elite Air Force medical teams, impacting over 5,600 military families.
Colonel and Consultant Surgeon
Office of the Surgeon General USAF, Pentagon
1990 - 2008
Served as a consultant surgeon for the Air Force Special Operations Command and trauma director at Balad Air Base, Iraq, with 18 years of deployment to combat theaters.
Staff Surgeon and Medical Director
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Texas
1985 - 1990
Directed the Surgical Critical Care Service, providing advanced trauma and critical care to military personnel.
Recognized for Excellence
Dr. Johannigman’s contributions to trauma and critical care have earned him prestigious awards and recognition. Learn more about his impact or connect to collaborate.