Dr. Richard Fikes, DO

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Bringing Nearly Two Decades of Expertise in Adult Medicine and Hospital Care

Dr. Richard Fikes, DO, a highly experienced internal medicine hospitalist, practices at both Miami Valley Hospitalist Group in Dayton, Ohio, and Atrium Hospitalist Group in Middletown. With almost two decades of experience, he specializes in adult medicine, chronic disease management, complex patient care, and hospital medicine, offering his expertise to a wide range of medical facilities across multiple states.

Holding active medical licenses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia, Dr. Fikes is deeply committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. His affiliations include prestigious institutions such as OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Mercy Health - The Jewish Hospital, Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health - West Hospital, Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center, Rappahannock General Hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center, and Mount Carmel Hospital, allowing him to bring his specialized skills to diverse patient populations and clinical settings.

Dr. Fikes earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. Following his graduation, he completed his internship at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center in 2004. Dr. Fikes then pursued his residency in internal medicine at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in 2007, where he honed his clinical skills and deepened his expertise in managing complex medical cases.

Throughout his career, Dr. Fikes has demonstrated a strong dedication to providing high-quality, compassionate care to his patients. His comprehensive approach to adult medicine and hospital care has earned him a reputation as a trusted healthcare provider among both colleagues and patients. 

Dr. Fikes’s addition to Miami Valley Hospitalist Group and Atrium Hospitalist Group further strengthens the exceptional medical teams at these institutions. Patients can trust in Dr. Fikes’s expertise and dedication to providing personalized, evidence-based care that prioritizes their health and well-being.

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