About
, co-owns and operates Manchester Medical Center alongside his clinical work. He holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and earned his medical degree from Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medical school, he graduated Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Dr. Sterling completed internships in General Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine and an Osteopathic Rotating Internship at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He finished his ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force, functioning as a Critical Care Air Transport Team physician and Flight Physician. He also holds the role of Deputy Health Officer for Manchester, Vermont, and serves as a Physician Consultant for the Semester at Sea Program. His clinical focus spans primary care and internal medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude
Medical School
Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Emergency Medicine, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center – Toledo, OH (ACGME-accredited)
Additional Training
General Surgery Internship, Temple University School of Medicine / Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center – Johnstown, PA; Osteopathic Rotating Internship, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine / Sparrow Hospital – Lansing, MI
Certifications
Who is Dr. Sterling right for?
Dr. Sterling is a strong fit for patients who want an experienced emergency medicine physician managing their primary care. Adults with complex or acute medical needs benefit from his high-acuity clinical background. He serves patients of all ages, including those requiring urgent same-day evaluation. Patients who value a physician with broad military and critical care experience will find his approach thorough and direct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
O. from Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed internships in General Surgery and Osteopathic Rotating Medicine, then finished an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He also graduated Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University with a Biology degree.
Yes. Dr. Sterling holds board certification in Emergency Medicine. He brings that high-acuity training to both urgent care and primary care at Manchester Medical Center.
Dr. Sterling treats patients across a broad range of conditions, with a clinical focus on primary care and internal medicine. His emergency medicine background means he is comfortable managing acute presentations alongside ongoing chronic care needs.
Yes. Dr. Sterling serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force. He functions as a Critical Care Air Transport Team physician and Flight Physician, roles that require advanced training in high-stakes medical environments.
Beyond his work at Manchester Medical Center, Dr. Sterling serves as Deputy Health Officer for Manchester, Vermont. He also works as a Physician Consultant for the Semester at Sea Program.
Dr. Sterling sees patients of all ages at Manchester Medical Center, from infants to elderly adults. The clinic operates as a full-service walk-in facility for the entire Southern Vermont community.
Yes. Dr. Sterling works in the urgent care setting at Manchester Medical Center. Walk-in patients need no appointment, and the clinic offers same-day access for acute concerns.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026