John Persinger, BA, RDMS, RMSKS, CTT+, has more than 35 years of experience in radiology and imaging.  In June of 1985, John enlisted in the US Army, where he served as a radiologic technologist and received training in ultrasound in 1987. 

During the course of his career in ultrasound, John has worked as a staff sonographer in military and civilian community hospitals and imaging centers.  For 17 years, he served as supervisor of the ultrasound section at Madigan Army Medical Center.  As a clinical education specialist for Philips, John taught MSK and general ultrasound courses at regional symposia, education centers, and customer on-site events.

Prior to launching JP MSK Ultrasound, John was hired by the Geneva Foundation in support of the Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness (MIRROR) program where he provided ultrasound support to musculoskeletal research in the DOD.

He is registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARMDS) in abdominal, obstetric/gynecological, and musculoskeletal imaging.  As an ARDMS subject matter expert, John serves on the ARDMS Musculoskeletal Items Writing and Development Committee and the Musculoskeletal Standards and Assessment Committee.

John has a passion for sharing his experience with others, having served as a clinical instructor, trained military sonographers, and assisted in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.  He holds an appointment as a research associate professor in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland.