Dr. Jessica Fleagle Bender, DO | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine
About
Dr. Jessica Fleagle Bender is a board‑certified physician specializing in internal and lifestyle medicine. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. After completing an osteopathic internship in emergency medicine at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, she transitioned to internal medicine and finished her residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO in 2012. Dr. Fleagle Bender is certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
She now practices direct primary care through Alive! Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on building long‑term relationships with patients, emphasizing preventive care, lifestyle interventions, and personalized treatment plans. Her DPC model allows ample time for each visit, direct communication via phone or email, and a holistic approach to health that integrates nutrition, exercise, stress management, and evidence‑based medicine.
Education
Medical School: OUCOM (45759)
Residency: University of Missouri Internal Medicine, Columbia, MO
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathy
Specialty: Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (expires 2012, 2019)
Licensing
NPI Number: 1669670659
Primary License: Missouri (MO) - 2012011805
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 8/1/2022