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James Sturmi, MD, Family Medicine, Columbus, OH

JamesE.SturmiMDABPM, FASAM(He/Him)

[Pronunciation: “STIR-me”]

Family Medicine • Columbus, OH

Addiction Medicine

Founder, Recovery Medicine LLC Co-Medical Director, Columbus Suboxone Doctors

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  • Office

    2715 Sawbury Blvd
    Columbus, OH 43235
    Phone+1 614-766-5211

Summary

  • I've enjoyed over 34 years as a clinical and academic physician. After 25 years of Sports and Family Medicine, I transitioned to full time Addiction Medicine in 2015. I'm Board-Certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM); and by the the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) - Addiction. I'm a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

    In July 2021, I became the Medical Director of Columbus Suboxone Doctors, LLC as in independent contractor. From late 2019 - 2021, I served as Ohio Medical Director with BrightView, LLC. We treated patients with Opioid, Alcohol, and other Substance Use Disorders with respect, integrated care, commitment to clinical excellence and evidence-based practices. We endorse the Disease Model of Addiction, and treat patients accordingly. We provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), group and individual counseling, case management, and more. We embrace Harm Reduction, and strive to mitigate the stigma of Addiction.


    From 1993-2018, I maintained Board-Certification in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine; served as Sports Medicine fellowship director, clinical faculty for several Family Medicine residencies, and Team Physician for multiple high school, college, and professional teams. I enjoy teaching, publishing, community education, and public speaking.


    I am a tireless advocate for Recovery; devoted to the prevention and treatment of alcohol other drug addictions; and committed to mitigating the myths and stigma of addiction. Successful healing and Recovery from Addiction is possible with comprehensive holistic treatment; proper use of FDA-approved life-saving Medications; attention to physical-mental-spiritual health and psychosocial needs; and patients' pursuit of fun and sober support.

Education & Training

  • Grant Medical Center (OhioHealth)
    Grant Medical Center (OhioHealth)Fellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 1992 - 1993
  • Aultman Hospital/NEOMED
    Aultman Hospital/NEOMEDResidency, Family Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Mount Union College
    Mount Union CollegeBS, 1984 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1999 - 2000
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1993 - 1996
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
  • American Board of Addiction MedicineAddiction Medicine
  • American Board of Family MedicineAdded Qualification - Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • "Honors" in 5 Clinical Rotations MCO-Toledo
  • Class President Mt. Union College, 1984
  • Chief Resident Aultman Family Medicine Residency, 1991
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • When Competitive Bodybuilders Collapse.  
    Sturmi J. and Rutecki G, The Physician and Sportsmedicine
  • Association Between Nicotine and Alcohol Use Among Players in the Canadian Football League.  
    Sturmi J, Wisniewski J, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
  • Non-Reducible Patellar Dislocation in a High School Football Player.  
    Sturmi J, Herpolsheimer B, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Manual of Clinical Problems in Gastroenterology. 
    Chapter: Gastrointestinal Problems in Athletes 
    Sturmi J. and Van Ness MMEditors: Van Ness MM and Chobanian SJ.Little, Brown and Co, BostonEdition 2nd,
  • The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. 
    Chapter: Proximal Phalanx Fractures 
    Sturmi JEditors: Bracker M.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Dallas
  • The 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. 
    Chapter: Middle Phalanx Fractures 
    Sturmi JEditors: Bracker M.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Dallas
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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Unique Finding During a “Herd” High School Preparticipation Evaluation.
    Musick A, Sturmi J, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine annual meeting

Lectures

  • Association Between Alcohol and Nicotine Use Among Players in the Canadian Football League. 
    The annual meeting of the ACSM - Denver
  • Hand and Wrist Injuries. 
    Grant Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture Series
  • Anabolic Steroids - Are They Worth the Risks? 
    Livingston University Varsity Athletes
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Other

  • Overuse Injuries. 
    James E Sturmi, The Sporting Life Radio Show - WERC 960 AM, Birmingham, Alabama
  • Volunteer Coaching. 
    James E Sturmi, The Sporting Life Radio Show - WERC 960 AM, Birmingham, Alabama
  • Exertional Headaches. 
    James E Sturmi, The Sporting Life Radio Show
    WERC 960 AM, Birmingham, Alabama
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Committees

  • Executive Committee, Governance Co-Chair, Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine 2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

External Links

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