Daniel Kohl, DO

Born and raised in Cedarville, Ohio, I became very interested in medicine while on several medical-mission trips to Philadelphia, India, Nepal, and Paraguay. Witnessing the physical and spiritual needs in the U.S. and around the world sparked a passion to serve others through medicine.

I decided to pursue a pre-medical education at Cedarville University, including minors in Bible and Spanish, graduating in 2016 with a B.S. in molecular and cellular biology.

Our journey then led us to Columbus, Ohio, where I studied at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, pursuing a holistic approach to primary care. I was excited to develop skills in osteopathic manipulative treatment (manual techniques that alleviate pain, restrictions, and swelling). In 2020, I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.

The next step for our family was moving to the Rio Grande Valley and starting residency at Valley Baptist Family Practice in Harlingen. I also became an enthusiastic member of the Institute for Functional Medicine after completing its foundational training course.

During residency, I encountered limitations of health insurance with rushed 10 minute appointments, most of which is spent typing on the computer. I began observing at direct primary care clinics and was thrilled to see a way for doctors to focus on their patients. By the end of residency, I was thoroughly convinced that direct primary care was the way to go.