Dr. Jonathan Stofer, MD, MPH

Dr. Jonathan Stofer is a board-certified family medicine physician based at The Christ Hospital Primary Care in Mason, Ohio. He provides comprehensive outpatient care to patients of all ages, emphasizing preventive health, chronic disease management, pediatric care, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ care, and HIV prevention (PrEP). Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Stofer prioritizes listening, building long-term relationships, and treating patients as whole people, creating a welcoming environment where families feel supported in their healthcare decisions.

Dr. Stofer earned both his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health with a concentration in Global Health from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at Kettering Health, serving as chief resident and earning recognition as Ambulatory Resident of the Year. In addition to his clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education as assistant adjunct clinical faculty for multiple institutions, including Wright State University, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Loma Linda University, and the University of Cincinnati, precepting and mentoring the next generation of physicians.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Stofer is deeply committed to global and underserved medicine. He founded and directs The Rural Amazonian Health Initiative, a nonprofit providing essential healthcare and public health education to remote communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Dr. Stofer’s research and publications, coupled with his volunteer work with organizations like DocMobile, reflect his dedication to health equity, compassionate care, and making medicine accessible to those who need it most.

• Wright State University-Boonshoft School of Medicine - M.D.

• Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety
• Faculty Development
• Healthcare Leadership
• Patient Safety
• Person- and Family-Centered Care
• Quality Improvement
• Triple Aim for Populations
• EMT-B
• Introduction to The National Incident Management System (NIMS) (IS- 00700)
• Introduction to the Incident Command System For Healthcare/Hospitals (ICS100)
• Lifeguarding

• Gold Humanism Honor Society
• Bloomsbury Honor Society
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Global Health Travel Scholarship
• Hodson Summer Research Institute

• The Rural Amazonian Health Initiative
• American Medical Association
• GLMA

• The Rural Amazonian Health Initiative
• DocMobile
• Alkyone Refugee Day Center

Dr. Jonathan Stofer, MD, MPH is a physician and researcher with expertise in cellular biology, infectious disease, and public health. His work spans molecular mechanisms of bone health to the epidemiology of parasitic infections, emphasizing translational research with potential clinical applications.

In his publication “Reveromycin A-Induced Apoptosis in Osteoclasts is Not Accompanied by Necrosis” (Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 2015), Dr. Stofer investigated the effects of Reveromycin A (RM-A), a natural compound derived from Streptomyces bacteria, on osteoclast apoptosis. The study demonstrated that RM-A selectively induces apoptosis in osteoclasts without triggering necrosis, indicating a targeted effect that could minimize impact on surrounding bone cells. Using differentiated RAW264.7 murine macrophages, the research highlighted key intracellular mechanisms, including activation of caspase 9 and stable NFκB levels, offering promising insights for potential clinical use of RM-A as a bone antiresorptive therapy.

Dr. Stofer has also contributed to public health research, including the study “Adverse Health Effects of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Rural Peruvian Clinic Patients” (Wright State University CORE Scholar, 2014). This work analyzed the prevalence, treatment, and socioeconomic factors influencing intestinal parasitic infections in remote communities of the Peruvian Amazon. Findings revealed high infection rates linked to water, food, sanitation practices, and education levels, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions in hyperendemic regions.