J. Joseph Payton, D.O., ABFP
Dr. Payton’s hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: Off
Curriculum Vitae
J. Joseph Payton, D.O., A.B.F.P.
Private Practice of Medicine at:
Fairlawn Family Practice
50 N. Miller Rd.
Akron, OH 44333-3768
Phone: (330) 836-9721
Academic:
- Internship and residency in family practice at Akron General Medical Center, 1973-1976
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., 1973, class Rank #5 / 137
- President and founder of Student Osteopathic Medical Association
- Member of board of Student American Medical Association
- Member of the Carnegie Commission Study of Health Manpower
- Testimony to the Rodgers (House) and Kennedy (Senate) committees on health manpower
- Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, B.A. in biology 1968, Outstanding Senior
Community Service:
- Akron Civic Theatre Board: 2000-2008
- Visiting Nurse and Hospice Advisory Board: 1976-present
- County of Summit Community Mental Health Board: 1988-1994
- Western Reserve Human Services Board: 1978-1986
- Blossom Music Center volunteer: 1973-1987
- Kenley Players volunteer: 1986-1987
Professional Membership:
- Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ohio Academy of Family Physicians
- Summit chapter of OAFP, past president and delegate
- American Medical Association
- Ohio State Medical Association
- Summit County Medical Society, past delegate
Teaching:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 1976-present
- Volunteer faculty, AGMC Center for Family Medicine, present
Leadership:
- Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine, Akron General Medical Center, 1989-present
- Member of Medical Council and secretary/treasurer of medical staff, Akron General Medical Center, 1985-1999
- Vice Chief of Staff, 1999-2000
- Chief of Staff, 2000-2001
Affiliations:
- Senior staff, Akron General Medical Center
- Courtesy staff, Akron Children’s Medical Center
- Summa Health System
- Medical staff at Rockynol Retirement Home
- Medical Director of Wingsong Extended Care Facility
- Medical Director of Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Licensure:
- Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (FLEX), 1973
- Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1994, 2000, 2007