About
Dr. Marvin Im is a board-certified family physician and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine practicing in Dublin, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Health Science from Kalamazoo College in 1993. He then earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He completed a traditional osteopathic internship at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan before finishing his Family Medicine residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan in 2001. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a certification through the National Committee for Quality Assurance in Diabetes. Since 2014, he has pursued an ongoing fellowship in Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging in Boca Raton, Florida.
Dr. Im brings more than two decades of clinical experience to his MDVIP-affiliated practice. Before joining MDVIP, he built his career with OhioHealth in Columbus. He is passionate about women's health, thyroid disorders, nutritional medicine, and integrative wellness. He treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He maintains relationships with trusted specialists who can join a patient's care team when needed. His patients have recognized his responsiveness firsthand, including receiving prescription help while Dr. Im was traveling internationally. He has earned the Patient's Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, On-Time Doctor Award, and the Top 10 Doctor-City honor across multiple consecutive years.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Kalamazoo College, Bachelor of Arts, Health Science, 1993
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1997
Residency
Family Medicine, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, 1998-2001
Fellowship
American Academy of Anti-Aging, Functional Medicine, Boca Raton, FL, 2014-present
Additional Training
Internship: Botsford General Hospital, Traditional Osteopathic Internship, Farmington Hills, MI, 1997-1998
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Im right for?
Dr. Im is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term, prevention-focused primary care relationship. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his hands-on approach. Women dealing with thyroid disorders or hormonal health concerns find a knowledgeable partner in Dr. Im. His integrative and nutritional medicine background suits patients who want root-cause thinking alongside conventional care. Patients who value direct, reliable access to their physician, including on weekends and after hours, will feel well served here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Im specializes in family medicine and functional medicine. He focuses particular attention on women's health conditions, thyroid disorders, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He also brings deep expertise in nutritional medicine and integrative wellness. He treats all aspects of primary care health alongside these specialty areas.
Yes. Dr. Im holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries a certification through the National Committee for Quality Assurance in Diabetes. These credentials reflect his training in both general family medicine and chronic disease management.
Dr. Im earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan and a Family Medicine residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Since 2014, he has pursued ongoing fellowship training in Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging.
Yes. Dr. Im makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Patient testimonials confirm he has responded to texts on Saturdays and called in prescriptions while traveling internationally. That level of access is a core feature of his practice.
Dr. Im sees every patient personally. He does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Each visit gives you direct time with Dr. Im himself.
Dr. Im centers his practice around prevention and deeply individualized care. He aims to know each patient well beyond their immediate health needs. He uses comprehensive screenings and a customized wellness plan to identify and address health risks before they become serious conditions.
Yes. Dr. Im holds an affiliation with Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He can coordinate care and communicate with hospital staff on behalf of his members when hospitalization occurs.
Dr. Im holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Anti-Aging, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Medical Association. These affiliations reflect his engagement across both conventional and integrative medicine disciplines.
Dr. Im has received multiple consecutive awards recognizing his patient care. These include the Patient's Choice Award from 2008 to 2016, the On-Time Doctor Award from 2009 to 2016, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition from 2009 to 2016, and the Top 10 Doctor-City honor in 2014.
Yes. Over more than two decades of practice in the Columbus area, Dr. Im has built strong relationships with trusted specialists. When a patient needs care beyond primary medicine, Dr. Im brings those specialists into the care team directly.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026