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Previous Directors of the Indian Health Service

The following are links to biographies of the previous Directors of the Indian Health Service.

Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

2008 - 2009

Robert G. McSwain

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Mr. McSwain's Biography

Charles W. Grim, D.D.S., M.H.S.A.

2002-2008

Charles W. Grim, D.D.S., M.H.S.A.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Grim's Biography

Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

1994 - 2002

Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Trujillo's Biography

Everett R. Rhoades, M.D.

1982-1993

Everett R. Rhoades, M.D.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Rhoades' Biography

Emery A. Johnson, M.D.

1969-1981

Emery A. Johnson, M.D.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Johnson's Biography

Erwin S. Rabeau, M.D.

1966-1969

Erwin S. Rabeau, M.D.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Rabeau's Biography

Carruth J. Wagner, M.D.

1962-1965

Carruth J. Wagner, M.D.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Wagner's Biography

James Ray Shaw, M.D.

1955-1962

James Ray Shaw, M.D.

Director, Indian Health Service

Read Dr. Shaw's Biography

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