Jessica Fleagle Bender

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.