James Dom Dera Jr. MD FAAFP (He/Him)

[Pronunciation: DOM DARE UH]

Physician

3009 Smith RdSte 200Akron, OH 44333
Phone+1 330-836-8471
Fax+1 330-665-5830

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Summary

James Dom Dera, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician in private practice with Pioneer Physicians Network in Fairlawn, Ohio, where he serves as Chief Medical Officer while maintaining an active clinical practice. He has special interests in practice transformation, team-based care, and advanced primary care. Dr. Dom Dera also serves as Medical Editor of Family Practice Management, the American Academy of Family Physicians' peer-reviewed practice management journal. He is a frequent speaker at the American Academy of Family Medicine's National Meeting (FMX) and multiple NCQA events. Dr. Dom Dera earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio.

Education & Training

Summa Health System/NEOMEDResidency, Family Medicine, 1998 - 2001
Summa Health System/NEOMEDInternship, Family Medicine, 1998 - 1999
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1998
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityBA, Chemistry, Graduated Cum Laude, 1989 - 1993

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1999 - 2027
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA)Patient Centered Medical Home Certified Content Expert

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2012, 2014-2017

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Reducing Improper Internet Use in Your Office: A Quick, Easy, aewnd Free Solution.
Dom Dera, J, Family Practice Management
Free Software For Your Practice.
Dom Dera, J, Family Practice Management
That's what a doctor does.
Dom Dera, J, Medical Economics

Lectures

Collaborative Care: Coordinating Care In the Medical Neighborhood

Other

5 Ways to Balance Work and Having a Baby.
Michelle Maffei
http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/839767/tips-to-help-you-juggle-well-baby-appoi
Why are Doctors such Luddites.
Charles Cooper
Insurer prescribes electronic Rx for doctors.
Cheryl Powell
http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/insurer-prescribes-electronic-rx-for-doctors-1.192575