About
Dr. Jason Asistores is a board-certified Family Medicine physician serving patients at Fermata Direct Primary Care in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He earned both his BS in Psychology and his MD from the University of the Philippines. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA, graduating as Chief Resident in 2015. After residency, he settled in the Shenandoah Valley, where he now lives with his spouse and teenage son.
Dr. Asistores has practiced full-spectrum primary care across office, nursing home, and hospice and palliative care settings. He is passionate about chronic condition management, behavioral health, and preventive care. His clinical approach pairs current evidence-based guidelines with each patient's personal history, values, and goals. Known throughout the community as Dr. A, he sees himself as a neighbor first. He still plays music in church when he gets the chance, and his favorite dish is pork sinigang.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of the Philippines, B.S. Psychology
Medical School
University of the Philippines College of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Family Medicine, Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, PA (Chief Resident, 2015)
Additional Training
Full-spectrum primary care experience including office, nursing homes, hospice and palliative care
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Asistores right for?
Dr. Asistores works well with patients of all ages who want a consistent, personal relationship with their family doctor. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes benefit from his thorough, unhurried approach. He also supports patients navigating behavioral and mental health concerns within primary care. Families with children appreciate his well-child visit and school physical coverage. Patients who value direct access to their doctor after hours will find his communication style reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Asistores treats a broad range of conditions as a board-certified family medicine physician. He manages chronic illnesses including hypertension and diabetes, addresses acute illness and urgent care needs, and provides behavioral and mental health support. He also handles preventive care, chronic pain management, and hospice and palliative care within his scope of practice.
Yes. Dr. Asistores holds board certification in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA, where he graduated as Chief Resident in 2015.
Dr. Asistores earned his MD from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA, graduating as Chief Resident in 2015.
Yes. Dr. Asistores addresses behavioral and mental health conditions as part of his family medicine practice. He follows established guidelines when prescribing controlled substances and works to maximize non-medication interventions first. When specialist care is appropriate, he coordinates that referral personally.
Dr. Asistores follows CDC guidelines strictly for chronic non-cancer pain. He prioritizes non-opioid treatment approaches first. When opioids are necessary, he uses the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration and maintains a controlled substances agreement with patients.
Yes. If you are hospitalized, Dr. Asistores serves as your advocate and communicates directly with your hospitalist. He helps inform your care plan using your personal and medical history, ensuring your providers have the full picture.
Dr. Asistores places strong emphasis on preventive care. He works with patients to identify risk factors for preventable conditions and sets short and long-term health goals tailored to each person's life and values. Annual physicals, screenings, and well-child visits all fall within membership coverage.
Yes. Dr. Asistores practices full-spectrum family medicine and sees patients from age 2 through adulthood, including older adults and Medicare patients. He offers well-child visits, school and sports physicals, and adult preventive care under the same membership structure.
Members can reach Dr. Asistores directly by text, phone call, video call, or email after office hours. This direct access means urgent concerns go straight to your physician, not a nursing line or an answering service.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026