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James
N. Baird, Jr.,
M.D. of Columbus, Ohio – Dr. Baird currently serves as Director
of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). He is also an Associate
Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Prior to joining
ODH, Dr. Baird served for 13 years with OhioHealth, most recently
as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. For 27
years he was a private practice physician in obstetrics and gynecology.
A former member of the Board of Trustees for U.S. Health Corporation,
Dr. Baird formerly served as President of the Medical and Dental
staff at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and as Chairman of the hospital's
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a diplomat
of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a member
of the Ohio State Medical Association, the Columbus Medical Association,
and the American College of Physician Executives. Dr. Baird
holds a B.S. from The Ohio State University, and graduated cum laude
from the OSU School of Medicine. Dr. Baird serves on the Executive
Committee of the Columbus Zoo, and has a special interest in wilderness
medicine.
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