James Leininger

James Leininger (#2246)

Global Rank #2246

Country Rank #740

Country United States

James Leininger is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 2 B
Medical products
United States
M
81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,246

Country Rank #740

Net Worth $1.9B

Previous Worth $1.9B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Medical products

Age 81 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence San Antonio, Texas

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Medical products

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 81

Source Of Wealth Medical products, Self Made

Residence San Antonio, Texas

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 4

Education Medical Doctor, Indiana University; Bachelor of Arts/Science, Indiana University

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $1.9B

Current Net Worth $1.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

James Leininger, known as "Doctor Jim," made his fortune founding medical devices company Kinetic Concepts (KCI), which focuses on wound care. In 2012, private equity firm Apax Partners led a $6.3 billion acquisition of the company. Leininger was the largest shareholder. He also founded the Texas Public Policy Foundation in 1989 to support free-market policies and research. He has mostly invested through his Medcare Investment Funds, which manages $1 billion in assets.

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Forbes List Highlights

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#2177

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Leininger started KCI in an one-bedroom apartment in 1976.

Leininger has a small stake in NBA's San Antonio Spurs.

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Current Net Worth: $1.9B (May 4, 2026)