ketteringhealth.org 5 ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Need a checkup? Call 1-888-796-9704 for an appointment with a Kettering Health primary care provider. To find a provider, visit ketteringhealth.org/primarycare One of our newer physicians, Jonathan Stofer, MD, MPH, has already distinguished himself for his commitment to providing care to underserved communities. Q: What inspired you to become a physician? A: Serving the less fortunate has always been close to my heart. As a teenager, I watched my grandfather lose his battle with cancer. All I wanted to do was help him. My goal as a physician is to bring hope even if it seems options are running out. I also get to celebrate with people during some of the most joyous times of their lives. Q: Why family medicine? A: I love that the scope of care is broad—from delivering babies to performing surgical procedures. Plus, I find family medicine allows for a deeper connection with patients. Q: What are your areas of expertise? A: Preventive health, chronic disease management, pediatric care, reproductive health, contraception management, and HIV prevention (PrEP). I’m also skilled in global health and travel medicine. Q: Why should a patient choose you as their doctor? A: My patients would describe me as personable, comprehensive, and caring. I treat all my patients like family. I want my patients to see me as a partner. I love it when they take control of their healthcare, and it’s my job to provide them with the necessary tools. Q: You were named “Resident of the Year” for the Soin Family Medicine Residency program in 2021. How did you earn that? A: I received the award because of my dedication and contributions to outpatient family medicine. It was also based on positive interactions with both patients and colleagues. Q: Tell us about the Rural Amazonian Health Initiative you started. A: I went on my first medical trip to Peru in 2008 and fell in love with it. I launched the nonprofit organization to help provide holistic care for rural Peruvians who have Bringing hope and caring for the underserved little access to quality healthcare. Caring for underserved and hard-to-reach populations has given me a wider understanding of what it means to be a doctor. Before COVID-19, I traveled to Peru every year. I’d like to resume those trips and bring more medical students with me. Q: What do you like to do outside of work? A: Running, hiking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. I also spend a lot of time with my black Lab puppy, Charlie. Physician profile Jonathan Stofer, MD, MPH, is a primary care provider who specializes in family medicine at Kettering Health.
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