Dr. James PritchardMD

Dr. Pritchard specializes in Internal Medicine with a particular focus on cardiac disease, diabetes, lung disease, and cancer management. He also treats type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Prevention is central to his approach, and he works with each patient to reduce the risk of serious illness over time.

Yes. Dr. Pritchard holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and completed his residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, where he later served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Pritchard has practiced medicine in the Cincinnati area for over thirty-two years. Many of his current patients have seen him for decades. His long-standing presence in the community reflects deep familiarity with his patient population and regional healthcare resources.

Dr. Pritchard takes a comprehensive, individualized approach to each patient. He focuses on understanding how health conditions affect a patient's daily life, not just their clinical numbers. He emphasizes prevention as the primary goal and pairs that with thorough ongoing management of chronic conditions.

Yes. Dr. Pritchard has devoted more than fifteen years to drug research. He currently serves as Principal Investigator at Sentral Clinical Research Services, a role he has held since 2010. This research background informs how he evaluates treatment options for his patients.

Yes. Cincinnati Magazine named Dr. Pritchard one of Cincinnati's Top Doctors three times, in 2010, 2012, and 2013. The National Committee for Quality Assurance and the American Diabetes Association also awarded him their Physician Recognition distinction from 2000 through 2015.

Dr. Pritchard completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Dayton, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Biology degree in 1978. He earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine in 1982. He then completed his internship and residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, finishing as Chief Resident and Assistant Program Director in 1986.

Dr. Pritchard holds affiliations with Christ Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital in the Cincinnati area. These affiliations allow him to coordinate hospital-based care for his patients when needed.

Yes. Dr. Pritchard maintains an established network of specialists throughout the Cincinnati region. He uses these connections to give patients prompt access to the right care. For needs beyond local availability, MDVIP can also connect patients with specialists at leading medical institutions through its Medical Centers of Excellence program.