About
Paul Zuercher, MD brings more than 22 years of professional experience to adult internal medicine at the North Naples office. He graduated cum laude with distinction in Biology from Creighton University, earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and completed his internal medicine residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He also completed additional training at Harvard School of Medicine. During medical school, he earned a competitive research scholarship at the Instituto de Investigaciones Citologicas in Valencia, Spain, one of only three students selected.
Dr. Zuercher achieved board certification in Internal Medicine in 1996 and has re-certified in 2006 and 2016. He spent 14 years practicing in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he received multiple Top 10 Doc honors and the Bridges of Excellence Award for superior patient care. In 2013, he served as Chief of Staff and sat on the Board of Directors and Physician Governance Board at a critical-access hospital in Nebraska. He joined NCH Healthcare Group after relocating to Naples in 2018 before joining Gulfshore Concierge Medicine. He manages a wide range of chronic conditions including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, COPD, dementia, and osteoporosis. He holds membership in the American College of Physicians, Society of Hospital Medicine, and Collier County Medical Society, and earned Castle Connolly Top Doc recognition in 2025.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Creighton University, BS in Biology, cum laude
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine, MD
Residency
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Residency in Internal Medicine
Additional Training
Additional training at Harvard School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Zuercher right for?
Dr. Zuercher is a strong fit for adults managing complex or multiple chronic conditions. Patients dealing with coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, COPD, or dementia benefit from his depth of internal medicine experience. Older adults seeking attentive geriatric and preventive care find his approach well-suited to their needs. His 22-plus years of practice and repeated board re-certification signal a commitment to sustained clinical excellence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zuercher specializes in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and preventive medicine. He regularly manages coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, COPD, dementia, and osteoporosis. His clinical background covers a broad range of adult chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Zuercher holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He first achieved certification in 1996 and has re-certified in both 2006 and 2016, reflecting his ongoing commitment to clinical standards.
Dr. Zuercher earned his biology degree cum laude from Creighton University and his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and pursued additional training at Harvard School of Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Zuercher has earned several honors throughout his career. He received multiple Top 10 Doc awards and the Bridges of Excellence Award during his 14 years practicing in Nebraska. Castle Connolly also named him a Top Doc in 2025.
Dr. Zuercher served as Chief of Staff at a critical-access hospital in Nebraska in 2013. He also sat on that hospital's Board of Directors and Physician Governance Board. These roles reflect his involvement in both clinical and administrative leadership.
Yes, Dr. Zuercher focuses on geriatric medicine alongside internal and preventive medicine. He has extensive experience managing the conditions most common in older adults, including dementia and osteoporosis. Patients seeking thorough, relationship-based care as they age find his background well-suited to their needs.
Dr. Zuercher holds membership in the American College of Physicians, the Society of Hospital Medicine, and the Collier County Medical Society. These affiliations keep him connected to current standards and developments in internal medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026