April Provider of the Month: James Naramore, MD

April’s Provider of the Month is James Naramore, MD. Dr. Naramore is the most senior active Medical Staff member; credentialed since July of 1980. With his 34 years in private practice as a Family Practice Physician at Family Health, Dr. Naramore has built his practice on his basic philosophy that, “Every patient is important and deserves my best.”

Dr. Naramore was drawn to practice medicine by Dr. Jerry Hannum, who recommended he consider it, given his interest in biology and math. He attended the University of Utah College of Medicine, where he received Family Practice Honors and completed his residency at the University Affiliated Hospitals in Omaha. His desire to meet the needs of the entire patient as well as families, helped him select his area of specialty in Family Practice. After a short time working locum tenens positions in Wyoming and Nebraska, Dr. Naramore settled in Gillette.

Dr. Naramore and his wife of 41 years, Karen, raised their four children in Gillette, and now enjoy their expanding family of three grandchildren, one son-in-law, and one soon to be son-in-law. He has served the Medical Staff in numerous roles including Chief of Staff; he is a Certified Medical Review Officer, an FAA Medical Examiner and a Certified DOT Examiner. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians and has been Board Certified in Family Medicine for 34 years.

Since 1984, Dr. Naramore has been a vital member of the Razor City Toastmasters, serving in multiple leadership roles, and was named Distinguished Toastmaster. He established and sponsored the Energy Capital Toastmasters Club. In Dr. Naramore’s spare time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, reading, traveling abroad, and is proud to stay active in his church community, including an international mission trip.

Thank you for all you do for CCMH and our community!