Dr. Zachary West | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Internal Medicine
About
Dr. Zachary K. West was born and raised north of Tiffin, Ohio, and is a third‑generation resident of Seneca County. He earned an Associate of Science from Terra State Community College, a B.S. in biology from Youngstown State University, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was honored as an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Honors Student. After completing clinical rotations at Firelands Regional Medical Center, he pursued internal medicine residency at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio, and a fellowship in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Dr. West is dual‑board‑certified in Internal Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and holds the FACOI designation.
As the founder of the Ohio Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC, Dr. West practices Direct Primary Care (DPC) to eliminate insurance middlemen and provide personalized, affordable care. His DPC model emphasizes longer visits, same‑day access via phone, video, or home visits, and a focus on preventive health and osteopathic manipulative techniques, allowing patients to receive comprehensive care without the constraints of traditional fee‑for‑service billing.
Education
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine - Fairfield Medical Center (Lancaster OH)
- Residency Internal Medicine - Fairfield Medical Center (Lancaster OH)
- Fellowship Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine - Eastern Maine Medical Center (Bangor ME)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Board Certified: Dual board‑certified in Internal Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Designations: FACOI
Licensing
Professional Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Internists - Member
Community Involvement
Elected Coroner of Seneca County, Ohio; Chair of the Osteopathic Integration Task Force for the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI); active participant in local health education and community outreach initiatives.