About
Dr. John Piersma grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Michigan, where he studied Kinesiology with a focus in Exercise Physiology. While there, he competed on the university swim team and represented the United States as a member of the 1996 USA Olympic Team. He went on to complete his medical degree at The University of Michigan Medical School and finished both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Health System from 2005 to 2008. During his training, he received the Kenneth R. Stark Research Excellence Award.
Dr. Piersma holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, having certified in 2008, 2018, and 2020. He is a member of the American College of Physicians. After training, he built more than a decade of clinical experience in the Cincinnati area, practicing at Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Kentucky and The Christ Hospital Forest Hills Internal Medicine before founding his current concierge practice. He holds hospital privileges at The Christ Hospital and Mercy Hospital. His clinical focus spans preventive medicine and chronic disease management, and he places the long-term doctor-patient relationship at the center of his care philosophy. He is married with two children; the family enjoys swimming, outdoor activities, and travel.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The University of Michigan, BS in Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology focus), 1993-1997
Medical School
The University of Michigan Medical School, 2001-2005
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 2005-2008
Additional Training
Internship, University of Michigan Health System, 2005-2008; Kenneth R. Stark Research Excellence Award
Certifications
Who is Dr. Piersma right for?
Dr. Piersma is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician they can build a long-term relationship with. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease benefit from his focus on proactive management and evidence-based care. He works well with patients who navigate multiple specialists and want a physician who coordinates and advocates on their behalf. Adults who value direct access to their doctor, including same or next day appointments and direct phone, email, and text communication, will feel at home in this practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Piersma focuses on internal medicine and preventive care for adults. He manages chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. He also handles acute illness visits, wellness exams, work-related biometric screenings, and coordinates care with specialists for more complex medical needs.
Yes. Dr. Piersma holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has certified three times: in 2008, 2018, and 2020. He is also a member of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Piersma completed his medical degree at The University of Michigan Medical School and finished his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Health System from 2005 to 2008. During residency, he received the Kenneth R. Stark Research Excellence Award.
Dr. Piersma has practiced medicine in the Cincinnati area for over ten years. He began at Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Kentucky from 2008 to 2011, then joined The Christ Hospital Forest Hills Internal Medicine from 2011 to 2019 before founding his current practice.
Yes. Dr. Piersma offers direct access via phone, email, and text. Members do not need to go through an answering service to reach him for routine questions or urgent concerns.
Dr. Piersma holds staff privileges at The Christ Hospital and Mercy Hospital. If a patient requires hospitalization, he communicates directly with the emergency and hospital physicians. He advocates for his patients throughout the process and keeps the care team informed of each patient's medical background.
Dr. Piersma takes a proactive approach to preventive medicine. He emphasizes thorough annual physicals, careful history and physical exams, and early identification of health risks. His smaller panel gives him the time to focus on keeping patients healthy rather than simply reacting to illness.
Yes. Dr. Piersma communicates directly with specialists on behalf of his patients. He uses EPIC with MyChart for electronic records, the same system used by major Cincinnati health systems. Specialists affiliated with those systems already have the patient's current health history and medication list when they see them.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026