About
Don M. Delwood, MD is a board-certified internist who has practiced in Columbia, Missouri for over four decades. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Houston in 1977 and his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1981. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri, finishing in 1984.
Dr. Delwood built a wide-ranging career before focusing on concierge-style primary care. He served as Staff Physician in the University of Missouri Emergency Department from 1984 to 1988. He later directed Critical Care at Columbia Regional Hospital from 1994 to 2010 and led the Hospitalist Program there from 2007 to 2010. He also served as Medical Director for the Missouri Region of State Farm from 1998 to 2005 and holds the role of Chairman of Physician Information Technology at Boone Hospital Center since 2010. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and a board member of Missouri Medical Affiliates. Clinically, he focuses on preventive care, weight management, exercise programming, and the use of mobile and home health tools. He speaks German. Outside medicine, Dr. Delwood pursues iOS programming, photography, gardening, cycling, and Applied Theology.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Houston, Houston, TX - Chemistry 1977
Medical School
Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX - Doctorate of Medicine 1981
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 1982-1984
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 1981-1982
Certifications
Languages
German
Who is Dr. Delwood right for?
Dr. Delwood serves adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes benefit from his preventive focus and proactive monitoring. He works particularly well with patients who want weight management guidance or structured exercise support. Those with mobility challenges or difficulty traveling to appointments appreciate his use of home health and mobile health solutions. Patients who value direct physician access after hours will find his availability reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Delwood treats a broad range of adult health conditions through an internal medicine lens. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, cardiovascular risk, hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He also works with patients on weight management and designs individualized exercise programs to support long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Delwood holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he also completed his internship.
Dr. Delwood earned his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas in 1981. He then completed both his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri in Columbia, finishing his training in 1984.
Yes. Dr. Delwood makes house calls for patients who have difficulty traveling to the office. He incorporates mobile and home health solutions as part of his care approach, particularly for patients with mobility challenges or those living in senior care facilities.
Yes. Dr. Delwood is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Members have direct access to him outside of scheduled appointments, which is a core benefit of his MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Dr. Delwood speaks English and German.
Dr. Delwood has held several leadership positions throughout his career. He directed Critical Care at Columbia Regional Hospital from 1994 to 2010 and led the Hospitalist Program there from 2007 to 2010. He served as Medical Director for State Farm's Missouri Region from 1998 to 2005 and has chaired Physician Information Technology at Boone Hospital Center since 2010.
Yes. Prevention and wellness form the core of Dr. Delwood's practice. He uses the MDVIP Wellness Program to deliver comprehensive screenings and build personalized wellness plans for each patient. He also integrates weight management, exercise programming, and mobile health tools into his preventive approach.
Dr. Delwood maintains affiliations with Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics, both located in Columbia, Missouri.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026