John Payton, DO

Member of Mammoth Hospital Medical Staff Since 2017

Specialties

Clinical and Anatomical Pathology

Areas of Interest

Clinical and Anatomical Pathology

Service Line

Laboratory Services

Board Certification

American Board of Pathology

Education

Medical Degree

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA

Undergraduate

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Biography

Recently retiring from over 20 years of Naval service, Dr. Payton joined Mammoth Hospital in 2017 as the Anatomic Pathologist and Laboratory Medical Director.

During his service, he worked at large medical centers such as Walter Reed and Naval Medical Center San Diego as well as smaller hospitals such as Naval Hospital Guam and Camp Pendleton. During deployment onboard USNS Mercy, he worked in Fiji, New Guinea, Philippines and Vietnam.

Dr. Payton in his spare time enjoys reading history, music, and spending time outdoors; especially with family and friends. Dr. Payton has been married for over 30 years. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their daughter and new grandson.