JOHN MURPHY
Family Medicine
About
Dr. John Murphy, IV, DO, is a Family Medicine specialist practicing at Sugarcreek Direct Family Care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed a Family Medicine residency at Grandview Hospital‑Dayton in 2008. He is board certified in Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and holds a Certificate to Recommend Medical Cannabis. Dr. Murphy opened Sugarcreek Direct Primary Care in March 2020 (farm officially opened September 2020), embracing a Direct Primary Care model that emphasizes affordable, accessible, and personalized care without reliance on insurance. His philosophy centers on a strong provider‑patient relationship, integrative health, and community‑focused wellness activities such as yoga, fitness classes, culinary clubs, and book clubs.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (2005)
- Residency
- Family Medicine - Grandview Hospital (Dayton)
- Board certification
- Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Specialty
- Family Medicine
Training programs
- Residency Family Medicine · Grandview Hospital (Dayton)
Licensing
Licensure & registration
- NPI
- 1508044082 · active
- Primary license
- Ohio · 34.008908
Practice
Where Dr. MURPHY practices
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Sugarcreek Direct Family Care
Spring Valley, OH
Community
Leads community wellness activities including weekly yoga and fitness classes, monthly culinary club gatherings, quarterly book clubs, workshops, and special events for members.
DPC experience
Started DPC: 2020
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.