Nicklaus J. Hess, DO, is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician with special interests in osteopathic manipulative treatment, medical education, and health policy.
Dr. Hess graduated in 2008 from Muskingum University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in chemistry and music. In 2012, Dr. Hess earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in 2015 at Kettering Health Dayton. He is the OU-HCOM Western Unit Clinical Assistant Dean and an OU-HCOM Assistant Clinical Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
He has served as Family Medicine Associate Program Faculty for the Kettering Health Dayton Family Medicine Residency Program. He has also contributed as a member of the Medical Executive Committee and as a past Chair of the Department of Family Medicine for Kettering Health Dayton and Kettering Health Washington Township.
Dr. Hess enjoys spending his free time with his wife and children. He also loves music and plays saxophone in community ensembles.

My goal is to serve as a resource for patients of all ages to discover their most healthy self through partnership and comprehensive care.
Nicklaus J. Hess, DO
Family Medicine
Education
Medical Education
- 2012: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
- Grandview Hospital and Medical Center
Certifications
- AOBFP

My goal is to serve as a resource for patients of all ages to discover their most healthy self through partnership and comprehensive care.
Nicklaus J. Hess, DO
Family Medicine
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Kettering Health Medical Group Primary Care
1023 S. Main St.
(937) 436-3117
Suite 200
Centerville, OH 45458

Nicklaus
Hess, DO
Family Medicine
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