Dr. Joel Schumacher | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Joel Schumacher began practicing medicine in Plymouth, Indiana, in 1995 when he joined Dr. Kent Guild. In 2017, Dr. Joel was thrilled to return to where it all began to establish Schumacher Family Medicine. Joel grew up in a two stop‑light town near Fort Wayne after moving there in second grade. He quarterbacked the football team, ran hurdles in track, and drove many of his teachers crazy. Currently, Joel lives on a farm west of Plymouth with a few horses, chickens, more barn cats than he prefers and a dog. He and his wife, Lynn have been married for over 30 years and have three children. They are members of Crossroads Evangelical Free Church.
Joel graduated from Hillsdale College (MI) in 1988 with a B.S. in Biology and earned his M.D. from Indiana University Medical School in 1992. He completed his training in family practice as chief resident at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis and is board‑certified in Family Medicine. In 2013, Dr. Joel helped pioneer employer‑based healthcare in Valparaiso and Merrillville, which deepened his passion for Direct Primary Care. His DPC philosophy emphasizes a strong doctor‑patient relationship, ample appointment time, transparent pricing, and eliminating third‑party insurance interference to provide personalized, proactive care.
Education
Medical School: Indiana University Medical School (1992)
Residency: Family Practice - St. Vincent’s Hospital (Indianapolis)
- Internship Family Practice - St. Vincent’s Hospital (Indianapolis)
- Residency Family Practice - St. Vincent’s Hospital (Indianapolis)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Years in Practice: 31+ years
Licensing
Community Involvement
Member of Crossroads Evangelical Free Church; active in local community farming and volunteer activities.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2017