About
Eric Hochman, MD co-founded Gulfshore Concierge Medicine in 2014 and has practiced medicine in Naples since 2004. He holds triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Rheumatology, a combination that places him among a small group of physicians nationwide. He graduated cum laude with honors and Phi Beta Kappa from Tulane University, then earned his medical degree magna cum laude from Ohio State University Medical School, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as a third-year student. He completed a dual residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Ohio State, then a Rheumatology Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
At Washington University, he received a CHORD fellowship for outcomes research and served as Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials. He also worked as an attending physician in the Level I trauma emergency room at Barnes Hospital and as an inpatient hospitalist in St. Louis. Dr. Hochman holds certification from the International Society of Clinical Densitometry in reading DEXA bone density scans and has evaluated more than 25,000 studies over a decade. He served on the Collier County Medical Society board since 2011 and as its President from 2015 to 2016. Gulfshore Life Magazine has named him a Castle Connolly Top Doc every year since 2011. He is passionate about evidence-based medicine and has long championed the Blue Zones health and wellness philosophy.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tulane University, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Honors/Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Medical School
Ohio State University Medical School, MD, Magna Cum Laude
Residency
Ohio State University, Dual Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis, Rheumatology Fellowship
Additional Training
CHORD Fellowship for outcomes research, Washington University in St. Louis; Certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry in reading DEXA bone density scans; Alpha Omega Alpha honor society inductee
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hochman right for?
Dr. Hochman is a strong fit for patients who want a physician with deep expertise across internal medicine, pediatrics, and rheumatology. Adults managing autoimmune or inflammatory joint conditions benefit from his fellowship-level rheumatology training. Patients concerned about bone health can rely on his extensive experience reading DEXA scans. His broad board certifications also make him well-suited for families seeking a single physician for adult and pediatric care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hochman specializes in internal medicine, rheumatology, and pediatrics. He treats autoimmune and inflammatory joint conditions, bone density concerns, and a wide range of primary care needs. His triple board certification allows him to care for both adult and younger patients.
Yes. Dr. Hochman holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Rheumatology. He also holds certification from the International Society of Clinical Densitometry in reading DEXA bone density scans. That combination of credentials places him among a small group of physicians nationwide.
Dr. Hochman earned his medical degree magna cum laude from Ohio State University Medical School. He completed a dual residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Ohio State. He then completed a Rheumatology Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Hochman has practiced medicine in Naples since 2004. He co-founded Gulfshore Concierge Medicine in 2014. He has received Castle Connolly Top Doc recognition from Gulfshore Life Magazine every year since 2011.
Dr. Hochman holds certification from the International Society of Clinical Densitometry in reading DEXA bone density scans. He has evaluated more than 25,000 studies over his career. He brings that expertise directly to patients managing osteoporosis or bone health concerns.
Yes. During his fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Hochman received a CHORD fellowship for outcomes research. He served as Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials. He also worked as an attending physician in the Level I trauma emergency room at Barnes Hospital.
Dr. Hochman is passionate about evidence-based medicine. He has long championed the Blue Zones health and wellness philosophy. His approach draws on his broad specialty training to address both acute concerns and long-term preventive health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026