Dr. Brian Dawson

A resident of Johnson City, Brian Dawson, MD, is a physician executive and practicing emergency medicine physician with more than two decades of experience serving in local hospitals. Dr. Dawson is a graduate of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Marsh Hill University and the University of Tennessee as well as a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and he is the senior vice president and divisional medical officer for SCP Health, the professional group that provides emergency medicine services throughout Ballad Health and in more than 400 other healthcare facilities nationwide.

Dr. Dawson practiced in the emergency department at Johnston Memorial Hospital for more than 11 years. He served on the Medical Executive Committee for Johnston Memorial’s medical staff, and his colleagues selected him to serve on the hospital’s board of directors. He also served as an assistant professor and clinical faculty member for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine for more than 11 years.

In addition to his role with SCP Health, Dr. Dawson is an avid runner and triathlete and is the managing partner and co-owner of Anthony’s Desserts, a popular local bakery and café in Abingdon.