About
Daniel R. Blizzard, DO, FAAFP earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from Eastern Oregon State College in 1977. He then earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He completed his internship at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center in Detroit before finishing his family medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital - Creighton University in Omaha.
After residency, Dr. Blizzard served as a US Air Force physician at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and then at Fairchild-Spokane in Washington. He holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also holds certification from the American Medical Director Board and served as Medical Director for Amedisys Hospice Care from 2011 to 2016. His clinical interests center on diabetes, cardiovascular health, and geriatric medicine. He brings the osteopathic philosophy of whole-person care - body, mind, and spirit - to every patient relationship. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Blizzard partners with patients to build personalized, prevention-focused health plans.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Eastern Oregon State College, B.S. Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1977
Medical School
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1984
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Joseph Hospital - Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1985-1987
Additional Training
Internship: Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center, Detroit, MI, 1984-1985
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Blizzard right for?
Dr. Blizzard suits adults seeking a prevention-focused family physician with deep experience in chronic disease management. Patients managing diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, or age-related health concerns find his clinical focus directly relevant. Older adults benefit from his specialized interest in geriatric health and his whole-person osteopathic approach. Patients who value a consistent, accessible physician - reachable after hours and available same or next day - fit well in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Blizzard focuses on diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and geriatric health. He also treats the full range of family medicine concerns, including preventive care and chronic disease management. His practice additionally offers weight loss programs, allergy testing, and immunotherapy.
Yes. Dr. Blizzard holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also holds certification from the American Medical Director Board and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Blizzard earned his DO from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He completed his internship at Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center in Detroit and his family medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital - Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.
Yes. Dr. Blizzard served as a US Air Force physician at two bases. He practiced family medicine at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska from 1985 to 1987 and at Fairchild-Spokane in Washington from 1987 to 1990.
Dr. Blizzard follows the osteopathic philosophy of whole-person care, treating body, mind, and spirit together. He prioritizes prevention and builds personalized wellness plans for each patient. He believes a physician should truly know the patient's needs and goals before any treatment decision.
Dr. Blizzard brings more than 30 years of family medicine experience to his practice. His background spans military medicine, hospice medical direction, and concierge primary care.
Yes. Geriatric health is one of Dr. Blizzard's primary clinical interests. He holds certification from the American Medical Director Board and served as Medical Director for Amedisys Hospice Care from 2011 to 2016, deepening his expertise with older adult patients.
Dr. Blizzard is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also holds memberships in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, and the North Carolina Medical Society.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026