John Turner, MD

Dr. John Turner is a board certified family medicine physician at Big Bend Family Medicine in Tallahassee. Born and raised in the area, he has a deep connection to the Big Bend region and describes practicing medicine as a calling. He trained locally, moving through Lincoln High School, Florida State University, and the FSU College of Medicine before completing his residency at TMH Family Medicine, and he has now spent more than six years in private practice in Tallahassee.

His focus spans every stage of life, from newborns through geriatric patients, and he finds meaning in walking alongside people through each new chapter. He has also traveled abroad on medical mission trips to eastern Africa, Nicaragua, and Ukraine.

At home, Dr. Turner is active in his church and spends time with his wife Rachel and their four children. He enjoys traveling, painting, writing, and cheering on Florida State and local high school football.