About
Dr. Troy W. Bishop is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He grew up in Ohio and has lived there his entire life. He earned his undergraduate degree at Youngstown State University, then went on to complete his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in 1994. He finished his residency in internal medicine at Summa Health System in Akron, after which he served as a physician in the United States Air Force.
Following his military service, Dr. Bishop joined Summa Health System as core faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency, a role he held from 1999 to 2017. During that time, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Physicians awarded him the distinction of Master Teacher. After nearly two decades training resident physicians, he chose to redirect his focus toward direct patient care. He is passionate about preventive medicine, chronic condition management, and fasting as a health tool. He treats high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, arthritis, depression, anxiety, and osteoporosis, among other conditions.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Youngstown State University
Medical School
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), 1994
Residency
Internal Medicine, Summa Health System, Akron
Additional Training
Core faculty, Internal Medicine Residency, Summa Health System, 1999–2017; United States Air Force physician service; Master Teacher distinction awarded by the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Physicians
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bishop right for?
Dr. Bishop serves adults from young adulthood through the elderly. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, COPD, or arthritis benefit from his deep experience in internal medicine. His two-hour annual physical suits adults who want a thorough baseline assessment and a proactive wellness plan. Patients who value direct, around-the-clock access to a single physician will feel well matched here.
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Dr. Bishop treats a broad range of adult conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, arthritis, depression, anxiety, and osteoporosis. He manages both acute illnesses and long-term chronic conditions. His focus on preventive care means he also works with patients who want to get ahead of health risks before they become serious problems.
Yes. Dr. Bishop holds board certification in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1994 and completed his residency at Summa Health System in Akron.
Dr. Bishop served as core faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency at Summa Health System from 1999 to 2017. During that period, the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Physicians awarded him the Master Teacher distinction. He spent nearly two decades training resident physicians before transitioning to direct patient care.
Dr. Bishop prioritizes identifying health risks early. His two-hour annual physical includes an EKG, spirometry, ankle brachial index, hearing and vision testing, cardiovascular risk scoring, osteoporosis fracture risk assessment, and screening tools for sleep, depression, anxiety, memory, and nutrition. He reviews all results with each patient and builds an individualized health plan from that baseline.
Yes. Dr. Bishop gives every member his personal cell phone number at the start of their membership. He is available by phone around the clock, every day of the year. For urgent issues outside office hours, he will meet patients at the office when necessary.
Dr. Bishop has extensive experience managing high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, and arthritis. He takes time to understand each patient's specific situation and keeps patients informed about current national care guidelines. When a condition requires specialist involvement, he coordinates that referral directly.
Dr. Bishop is particularly passionate about preventive medicine and fasting as a health tool. He brings that interest to conversations about metabolic health, chronic disease management, and long-term wellness planning with his patients.
Dr. Bishop completed his undergraduate studies at Youngstown State University and earned his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in 1994. He finished his internal medicine residency at Summa Health System in Akron, then served as a physician in the United States Air Force.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026