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Dr. Joel Bessmer, MD

DPC Internal Medicine physician, Omaha, NE

Strada Healthcare
5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Bessmer is a DPC Internal Medicine physician who founded Strada Healthcare in Omaha in 2016 and is its Medical Director.

11810 Nicholas Street, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68154
At a glance
Practice model
Concierge medicine at Members.MD
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine

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About Dr. Bessmer

Dr. Bessmer founded Strada Healthcare in Omaha in 2016 and is its Medical Director. The founding mission was a better primary care model that saved patients money and was more efficient for physicians. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1993.

He finished residency there in 1996 and served as chief resident. He joined the UNMC faculty in 1997 and served as associate professor of internal medicine and associate director of the internal medicine residency program. He was also medical director for the UNMC Physicians Turner Park Clinic and Baker Place Clinic.

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Membership and fees

Dr. Bessmer is the owner and Medical Director of Members.MD, a concierge medicine practice in Omaha.

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Kearney State College (now the University of Nebraska at Kearney)
Medical school
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
Fellow, American College of Physicians
NPI
1164489506

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder and Medical Director, Strada Healthcare

Location

11810 Nicholas Street, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68154
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Recognition and research

Awards

Received an Outstanding Teaching Award from UNMC in 2005.
Was named to the Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 list in 2005.

Media and books

Co-hosts the Strada Healthcare podcast with Ryne Bessmer.

Patient reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Takes medical care to a level that feels both personal and precise."

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Balances efficiency with a truly patient-centered approach."

FMDD UserFeb 2025
Rated 5 out of 5

"Communicates medical ideas with genuine kindness."

FMDD UserFeb 2025
Rated 5 out of 5

"Offers both clarity and confidence in diagnosis."

FMDD UserDec 2024

Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Bessmer lead a concierge practice?

Dr. Bessmer is the owner and Medical Director of Members.MD, a concierge medicine practice in Omaha.

Is Dr. Bessmer board certified?

Dr. Bessmer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Where did Dr. Bessmer train?

Dr. Bessmer earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1993. He completed residency there in 1996.

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