About
Dr. James Terry built his medical foundation across three Texas institutions. He earned his M.D. from UT Southwestern in Dallas in 1984. He completed his internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital, finishing in 1987, and began practicing in the Mid-Cities area that same year.
Dr. Terry holds fellowship status with the American Board of Family Medicine and maintained memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the American Medical Association throughout his career. He opened Mid Cities Direct Primary Care in 2018 and practiced there until his retirement in 2023. Patients remembered him for his thorough, direct approach and his habit of getting to the root cause of problems. In retirement, he spends time with his wife of over 50 years, studies Spanish, and travels.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Austin College, B.A. in Biology, 1977
Medical School
Southwestern Medical School, M.D., 1984
Residency
John Peter Smith Hospital, Internship and Residency, 1984-1987
Additional Training
UT Health Science Center Dallas, B.S. in Medical Technology Sciences, 1978
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Terry right for?
Dr. Terry built his practice around patients who value a thorough, root-cause approach to family medicine. He worked well with adults managing chronic conditions or seeking consistent, relationship-based primary care. Patients who appreciated direct communication and unhurried visits found his style a strong match. His decades in the Mid-Cities area made him a trusted resource for long-term patients and families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
D. from Southwestern Medical School in 1984. He completed his internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital, finishing in 1987. He then spent over three decades practicing family medicine in the Mid-Cities area.
Yes. Dr. Terry holds fellowship status with the American Board of Family Medicine, one of the highest levels of recognition in the specialty.
Yes. Dr. Terry founded Mid Cities Direct Primary Care in 2018. He practiced there until his retirement in 2023, and his clinical standards continue to shape the practice today.
Dr. Terry was known for a thorough, direct approach to care. He focused on identifying the root causes of health concerns rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Throughout his career, Dr. Terry maintained memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Terry completed his internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, finishing in 1987.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026