About
Daniel L. Whitmer, MD has practiced family medicine in the Dayton area for over four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical studies from the University of Dayton in 1977, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati in 1981. He completed his Family Practice residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton from 1981 to 1984. In 1987, he pursued additional training through an Occupational Medicine Mini-Residency at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Whitmer holds a Fellowship with the American Board of Family Practice and serves as a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He also holds certification as a Medical Review Officer. Since 1984, he has served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Practice at Wright State University School of Medicine. He belongs to the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and several regional medical societies. His clinical focus spans comprehensive wellness, prevention, and occupational medicine for patients from newborns to the elderly. He approaches every patient with the care he would offer a family member, and he helps each one navigate the health care system to find the most appropriate care for their situation.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medical, Magna Cum Laude 1977
Medical School
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Doctorate of Medicine 1981
Residency
Family Practice, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Dayton, OH 1981-1984
Additional Training
Occupational Medicine Mini-Residency, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 1987
Certifications
Who is Dr. Whitmer right for?
Dr. Whitmer suits patients who want a long-term relationship with an experienced family physician. He treats all age groups, from newborns through elderly adults. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his preventive focus. Those who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours phone availability, will find his practice a strong match. Patients who need help navigating specialists or hospital-based care also benefit from his deep local affiliations and MDVIP network connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Whitmer treats patients across the full spectrum of family medicine. His clinical scope includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and occupational medicine. He cares for patients at every life stage, from newborns to the elderly.
Yes. Dr. Whitmer holds a Fellowship with the American Board of Family Practice and serves as a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He also holds Drug Enforcement Agency Controlled Substance Registration and certification as a Medical Review Officer.
Dr. Whitmer earned his MD from the University of Cincinnati in 1981. He completed his Family Practice residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton from 1981 to 1984. In 1987, he completed an Occupational Medicine Mini-Residency, also at the University of Cincinnati.
Yes. Dr. Whitmer has served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Practice at Wright State University School of Medicine since 1984. He has held this position continuously alongside his clinical practice.
Yes. Dr. Whitmer is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns without waiting for the next business day.
Dr. Whitmer holds memberships in the American Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Montgomery County Medical Society, and the Miami Valley Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Whitmer sees every patient personally. Members visit with him directly at each appointment, not with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Whitmer affiliates with Kettering Health Network hospitals, including Kettering Medical Center, Greene Memorial Hospital, and Soin Medical Center. These affiliations allow him to actively coordinate and follow his patients' hospital care.
Dr. Whitmer treats prevention as a core part of every patient relationship. He uses the MDVIP Wellness Program to deliver comprehensive screenings, advanced diagnostics, and a custom wellness plan tailored to each member.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026