Steven R. Jung, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Steven R. Jung, who serves patients in West Chester, Ohio.

Dr. Jung is a dedicated family physician at Group Health in West Chester, Ohio. He sees patients of all ages, from newborn through the elderly, for common medical conditions and management of chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). He also treats patients with sports injuries and non-operative orthopedic concerns.

Family medicine physicians at Group Health specialize in comprehensive and ongoing medical care for the individual and the family. They provide consistent care in the context of the family and the community, from preventive service and wellness to acute and chronic care.

Viewing the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership, Dr. Jung works together with his patients to help them live better. He urges them to stay physically and mentally active to live long, healthy lives. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2013. He then went on to perform his residency and fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Bethesda Family Medicine / Beacon Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. 

Dedicated to excellence, Dr. Jung is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

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. 

A Cincinnati native growing up on the west side, Dr. Jung now lives in Mason with his wife, an oncology nurse at Bethesda North Hospital. He has a passion for sports and has served as team physician for several local college and high school teams. He also loves traveling and has visited 22 of the 30 pro baseball parks.

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