About
Dr. John Valade is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine in Sylvania, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1984 before pursuing medicine. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Ohio in 1989. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, finishing in 1992. He holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with The Toledo Hospital.
Dr. Valade focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life while protecting them from illness. He is passionate about chronic disease management, with particular attention to type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He takes a comprehensive diagnostic approach and prioritizes close doctor-patient relationships. Whether in the office, at a patient's home, in the hospital, or at a rehabilitation facility, he personally coordinates individualized treatment plans. Members reach him directly by phone after hours and on weekends. He holds a 5-out-of-5 rating across 23 member reviews.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Toledo, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1984
Medical School
Medical College of Ohio, Doctorate of Medicine, 1989
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH, 1990-1992
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Valade right for?
Dr. Valade suits adults who want a primary care physician deeply invested in their long-term health. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused disease management approach. He works well with patients who value direct, unhurried access to their doctor - including after-hours phone availability and house calls. Those who want a physician to personally coordinate their care across multiple settings will find his approach a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Valade specializes in internal medicine with a particular focus on chronic disease management. He has experience treating type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His approach combines comprehensive diagnostics with individualized treatment planning to help patients achieve better long-term health outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Valade holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in 1989 and completed his internal medicine residency there between 1990 and 1992.
Yes, Dr. Valade makes house calls. He personally coordinates care across multiple settings, including patients' homes, his office, the hospital, and rehabilitation facilities. This approach lets him deliver continuity of care wherever patients need it.
Yes. Dr. Valade makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of the practice and allows members to connect with him for urgent concerns at any time.
Dr. Valade believes good medicine requires comprehensive diagnostics and genuine listening. He builds close doctor-patient relationships and takes time to understand each patient's full health picture. He personally coordinates individualized treatment plans rather than delegating to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Valade earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio in 1989. He completed his internal medicine residency at the same institution from 1990 to 1992. Before medical school, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1984.
Dr. Valade sees every patient personally. Members do not see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in place of him. This direct relationship is central to how he practices medicine.
Dr. Valade affiliates with The Toledo Hospital. He personally coordinates hospital care for his members and helps manage transitions between care settings, including rehabilitation facilities.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026