John S. Meigs, Jr., MD
Dr. John Meigs is one of the most recognized Primary Care Physicians in Alabama. A graduate of the University of South Alabama and the UAB Selma Family Medicine Residency Program he has practiced family medicine in Bibb County, Alabama for over 30 years. His sphere of influence has been felt throughout the State of Alabama. Among the many positions he has held with the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Meigs has served as President and Chairman of the Board. He is a member of the Board of Censors of the Medical Association, the Alabama State Committee of Public Health, currently serving as Vice-Chair, and serves on the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Meigs also serves on the Alabama Family Practice Rural Health Board and the Alabama Board of Medical Scholarships. Nationally, Dr. Meigs is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians and serves on the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors and currently (2014) serves as Speaker of the Congress of Delegates. Dr. Meigs has received the Family of Rural Medicine Preceptors Award (2002), the Clinical Professor Award (2002) and the Argus Award for best attending in family medicine (2003). In addition to his numerous professional positions, Dr. Meigs is a Deacon in the Brent Baptist Church, a member of the Brent Civitan Club and was named Bibb County Citizen of the Year in 2004.