Name: Dr. Richard E. Plumb

Specialty: Family Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Family Medicine

Affiliation(s): Upper Valley Medical Center, Kettering Health Dayton, Alliance Physicians Inc.

Locations: Troy, Ohio

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1982693131

About the Doctor

Dr. Richard E. Plumb is a highly regarded Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with over 20 years of clinical experience in family medicine, practicing in Troy, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, one of the nation’s leading osteopathic medical institutions, and has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive, patient-centered primary care for individuals and families across all stages of life. Dr. Plumb practices with Alliance Physicians Inc. and is affiliated with two well-respected regional hospitals — Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy and Kettering Health Dayton — ensuring his patients have access to quality hospital-level care when needed.

As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Plumb brings a holistic, whole-person perspective to primary care that goes beyond treating isolated symptoms to address the underlying physical, lifestyle, and environmental factors that influence a patient’s overall health. His subspecialty in General Family Medicine reflects a broad clinical scope that encompasses preventive wellness, acute illness management, chronic disease monitoring, and musculoskeletal care. His noted clinical expertise in ankle and foot injuries and bursitis and joint inflammation highlights a particular strength in musculoskeletal and sports medicine concerns within a family medicine context — a valuable capability for patients seeking integrated primary and musculoskeletal care without the need for separate specialist visits.

Dr. Plumb has earned a perfect 5-star patient rating based on 36 reviews and has received five Patient Awards, including the Patients’ Top Choice distinction. Patients consistently commend him for listening attentively, explaining clearly, performing thorough examinations, and demonstrating exceptional bedside manner — qualities that reflect a deeply compassionate and patient-focused approach to care. He has also received numerous Awards and Honors Recognitions throughout his career, further affirming his standing as a trusted and high-performing clinician. He accepts Cigna insurance and offers convenient online appointment booking.

Key Highlights:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with 21+ years of experience
• Subspecialty in General Family Medicine
• Clinical expertise in ankle/foot injuries and bursitis and joint inflammation
• Affiliated with Upper Valley Medical Center and Kettering Health Dayton
• Perfect 5-star patient rating based on 36 reviews
• Recipient of 5 Patient Awards including Patients’ Top Choice
• Numerous professional Awards and Honors Recognitions
• Holistic, osteopathic approach to patient care
• Online appointment booking available

Education & Training

Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Not listed in the provided profile

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Medical Conditions Treated

As a family medicine physician with osteopathic training, Dr. Plumb diagnoses and manages a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions for patients of all ages. Common conditions he treats include:

• Ankle and foot injuries and sprains
• Bursitis and joint inflammation
• Musculoskeletal pain and soft tissue injuries
• Hypertension and high blood pressure
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• High cholesterol and lipid disorders
• Allergies and allergic reactions
• Respiratory infections and conditions
• Skin conditions and dermatological concerns
• Gastrointestinal disorders and digestive complaints
• Anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns
• General adult and pediatric preventive health concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Plumb provides a broad range of clinical evaluations and medical procedures as part of his family medicine and osteopathic practice, including:

• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings and risk assessments
• Musculoskeletal evaluation and injury assessment
• Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)
• Vaccination and immunization administration
• Basic in-office diagnostic and laboratory testing
• Chronic disease monitoring and management
• Blood pressure and glucose monitoring
• Medication management and adjustment
• School, sports, and employment physicals
• Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
• Specialist referrals and care coordination

Services Offered

Dr. Plumb offers a comprehensive and distinctively holistic range of family medicine services for patients of all ages in Troy, Ohio and the surrounding area. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, his approach to patient care extends beyond the conventional biomedical model to incorporate osteopathic principles that recognize the interconnectedness of the body’s systems and the importance of treating the whole patient — physically, mentally, and emotionally — rather than addressing symptoms in isolation.

His preventive care services encompass routine annual wellness exams, age-appropriate health screenings, immunizations, and personalized risk assessments designed to help patients maintain their health and identify potential concerns before they develop into more serious conditions. Dr. Plumb’s thoroughness and attentiveness during examinations — consistently praised by patients in their reviews — ensure that no detail is overlooked and that each patient receives a complete and accurate picture of their current health status.

For patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, Dr. Plumb provides structured, ongoing disease management programs that combine evidence-based medical treatment with lifestyle counseling and regular monitoring, supporting patients in achieving stable, long-term health outcomes. His osteopathic background gives him additional tools for addressing musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction through osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on, non-pharmacological approach to relieving pain and improving physical function that can be particularly beneficial for patients with joint inflammation, bursitis, and musculoskeletal injuries.

His clinical expertise in ankle and foot injuries and bursitis and joint inflammation further distinguishes his practice from many general family medicine providers, offering patients a trusted and experienced primary care physician who can evaluate and manage musculoskeletal concerns with a level of skill and confidence that reduces the need for unnecessary specialist referrals.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive annual physical examinations and wellness visits
• Preventive care and health risk screenings
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol)
• Acute and urgent sick visits
• Musculoskeletal evaluation and injury management
• Ankle and foot injury assessment and treatment
• Bursitis and joint inflammation management
• Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)
• Vaccination and immunization services
• School, sports, and employment physicals
• Medication management and review
• Mental health support and referral coordination
• Specialist referrals and care coordination
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Plumb accepts the following insurance plan. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

• Cigna (PPO)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 700 S Stanfield Rd, Suite A, Troy, OH 45373

Phone: (937) 339-5355

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Upper Valley Medical Center — Troy, OH
• Kettering Health Dayton — Dayton, OH