About
Vance Alm, MD is a board-eligible family medicine physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience in the Reno area. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1998. He then completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at the University of Nevada, Reno, finishing in 2001. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Medical Director at Northern Nevada Medical Center. He also spent 14 years as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine.
Dr. Alm's military background exposed him to young, healthy service members and diverse cultures around the world. That experience sharpened his view of what optimal health can actually look like. He has treated patients with cardiovascular, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and psychological conditions, as well as cancer. He approaches care as a coaching relationship, working alongside patients to develop individualized plans and track progress over time. Outside the clinic, he enjoys skiing, golfing, photography, gardening, archery, kayaking, hiking, and travel.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND — Doctorate of Medicine 1998
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 1999-2001
Additional Training
Internship: University of Nevada, Reno, NV 1998-1999; Adjunct Professor, University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine 2005-2019; Medical Director, Northern Nevada Medical Center 2003-2008
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Alm right for?
Dr. Alm is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-focused approach to their health. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, or musculoskeletal conditions benefit from his broad clinical experience. He works well with people who want a long-term relationship with a physician who functions as a health coach. Patients across a wide geographic area, from Sparks to Carson City and Truckee to Winnemucca, regularly make the drive to see him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alm treats a broad range of conditions in his family medicine practice. His clinical experience includes cardiovascular disease, endocrine disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, psychological conditions, and cancer. He approaches each condition with an emphasis on early identification and proactive management.
Dr. Alm approaches care as a partnership. He works with each patient to develop an individualized wellness plan and tracks progress over time. He functions as a coach, helping patients identify healthier options and execute behaviors that move them toward their goals. His philosophy centers on being proactive rather than reactive.
Dr. Alm earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1998. He completed both his internship and Family Medicine residency at the University of Nevada, Reno, finishing his residency in 2001.
Yes. Dr. Alm served as Medical Director at Northern Nevada Medical Center from 2003 to 2008. He also held an appointment as Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada-Reno School of Medicine for 14 years, from 2005 to 2019.
Dr. Alm's time in the military surrounded him with young, healthy service members and exposed him to diverse cultures around the world. That experience gave him a concrete sense of what optimal health looks like. It informs how he sets health goals with patients today.
Dr. Alm's patient base extends well beyond South Reno. Members travel from northeast Sparks, Carson City, Truckee, CA, and as far as Winnemucca to see him.
Dr. Alm's Annual Wellness Program includes comprehensive screenings and advanced diagnostic testing. These screenings go beyond what most practices offer and identify certain risk markers early. Dr. Alm uses those results to build each patient's individualized wellness plan.
Yes. Dr. Alm is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members have 24/7 access to him for urgent concerns, which removes the need to visit an urgent care or emergency room for many situations.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026