Jessica E. Finnerty, DO, MPH

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Jessica E. Finnerty, who serves patients in Shelby Township, Michigan.

Dr. Finnerty is a trusted family physician in practice with Alliance Health Professionals, PLLC in Shelby Township, Michigan. Her clinical interests include supporting patients with behavioral health and overall wellness, including the function of the musculoskeletal system.  

A firm believer that there is a balance in medicine, Dr. Finnerty has always enjoyed the science involved in diagnostics as well as the art of caring for people. She loves having the ability to help people and their families not only fight illness, but also to achieve their goals of health and wellness – both physically and mentally.

She joined Alliance Health because of the friendly, experienced staff, as well as the awesome patients with roots close to her hometown. She’d love to encourage all of her patients to take a simple 20 minute walk at any point in their day.  It will be life changing; allowing for improved mobility, health, and wellness. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Finnerty graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. She then went on to perform her internship and residency in family medicine at Garden City Hospital in 2017 and 2019, respectively. She also holds a Master of Public Health degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

With a passion for her profession, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP). The AOBFP is an organization that provides board certification to qualified osteopathic physicians who specialize in delivering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, genders, and addressing all parts of the bod

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, Dr. Finnerty is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. In addition, she holds certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and maintains privileges at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital – Clinton Township.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Finnerty lives in Royal Oak with her husband and their rabbit, Bun-Bun. She has a big heart and also enjoys spending time fostering senior animals. Her other hobbies include playing card games, traveling, trying new recipes, doing home improvement projects, and watching live shows.

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