John Ira Thurmond, III, M.D.

Dr. John Ira Thurmond, III is an internal medicine physician practicing in Mansfield.

Dr. Thurmond received his undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Clinical Gerontology from Baylor University. He earned his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Dr. Thurmond elected to pursue a career in medicine because he had always been interested in science and helping people – that’s why becoming a doctor was a “natural choice.” He became especially interested in internal medicine because the field provides the opportunity to treat multiple disease processes, as well as to establish long-term relationships with patients.
Asked what he wants his patients to know about him, Dr. Thurmond puts it simply: “I am experienced and down to earth!” Dr. Thurmond is also fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Thurmond is married with four children. When he’s not serving his patients, he enjoys golf and spending time with his family.