Dr. Barrus is an Emmett native and attended medical school at Western University in Pomona, CA. He completed a Family Medicine Residency with Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He is also certified in Surgical Obstetrics to perform c-sections, and completed a one-year teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Barrus worked as a hospitalist handling inpatient and ICU care at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR, and directly treated critical patients throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Dr. Barrus is an Emmett native and attended medical school at Western University in Pomona, CA. He completed a Family Medicine Residency with Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He is also certified in Surgical Obstetrics to perform c-sections, and completed a one-year teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Barrus worked as a hospitalist handling inpatient and ICU care at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR, and directly treated critical patients throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
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Always listens. Doesn’t make me feel rushed or that my concerns are “no big deal”. I appreciate his attentiveness and willingness to listen and address all of my questions.
Jan-2025
Jonathan was pleasant and thorough. He was patient and answered all of my questions. He took his time.
Jan-2025
He listened to my concerns
Jan-2025
Quick visit in and out with a delightful staff.
Dec-2024
Best doctor ever! Attentive and always takes a lot of time with patients. Listens to everything and addresses all concerns.
Dec-2024
Easy to visit and listened
Nov-2024
Very personable, took a very long time with me going over everything in detail! The appointment was excellent.
Nov-2024
I think I have finally found a Dr who uses common sense and skill to guide my health. After my long time provider retired I had bounced around for the last couple years. They have been good but I do appreciate Dr. Barrus after one visit.
Oct-2024
Listened well and involved me in the conversation so that together we could make an informed decisions moving forward with my Healthcare.
Oct-2024
pleasant visit ...
Oct-2024
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Gem Family Medicine
2020 S. Johns Avenue Suite B Emmett, ID 83617
Dr. Barrus is an Emmett native and attended medical school at Western University in Pomona, CA. He completed a Family Medicine Residency with Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He is also certified in Surgical Obstetrics to perform c-sections, and completed a one-year teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. Following residency, Dr. Barrus worked as a hospitalist handling inpatient and ICU care at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, OR, and directly treated critical patients throughout the COVID-19 crisis. He was able to accomplish his lifelong goal of returning to Emmett to practice family medicine in his hometown, and is currently credentialed to delivery babies and perform c-sections at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, ID.
Dr. Barrus has a special passion for delivering babies, and focuses on providing quality pregnancy care for expecting moms in Gem County. He is currently one of two doctors practicing in Emmett who is certified to perform c-sections. He also loves working with children and teenagers, and spends much of his free time volunteering with the EHS basketball and tennis teams.
Dr. Barrus is married and has 6 wonderful kids. He served an LDS mission in Apia, Samoa, and has volunteered for medical service trips in Haiti, Peru, and Samoa. He enjoys sailing, downhill mountain biking, skiing, and a good construction project.
Always listens. Doesn’t make me feel rushed or that my concerns are “no big deal”. I appreciate his attentiveness and willingness to listen and address all of my questions.
Jonathan was pleasant and thorough. He was patient and answered all of my questions. He took his time.
He listened to my concerns
Quick visit in and out with a delightful staff.
Best doctor ever! Attentive and always takes a lot of time with patients. Listens to everything and addresses all concerns.
Easy to visit and listened
Very personable, took a very long time with me going over everything in detail! The appointment was excellent.
I think I have finally found a Dr who uses common sense and skill to guide my health. After my long time provider retired I had bounced around for the last couple years. They have been good but I do appreciate Dr. Barrus after one visit.
Listened well and involved me in the conversation so that together we could make an informed decisions moving forward with my Healthcare.
pleasant visit ...