Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi, MD, MPH

Dr. Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi is a distinguished physician whose career reflects a rare blend of clinical expertise, academic accomplishment, and leadership in public health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Wheaton College and went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Furthering her commitment to population health, she completed a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Northwestern University. Dr. Kumi’s post-graduate training includes an Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency and a fellowship in General Internal Medicine, preparing her to care for patients across all ages with exceptional breadth and compassion.

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Throughout her career, Dr. Kumi has held key positions as Chief Medical Officer for the United States Military Entrance Processing Station in Cleveland, as Chief of Women’s Health at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, and as Medical Director for Women Veterans Healthcare Services. Her board certifications and advanced credentials—such as Certified Breast Health Navigator and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt—demonstrate her commitment to best practices in both patient care and healthcare management. Her reputation for quality and innovation is underscored by numerous honors, including National Outstanding Civilian Employee of the Year from the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command and numerous awards from Army, Ohio Army National Guard and Marine Corps recruiting Services.

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Dr. Kumi’s academic contributions are extensive, holding faculty appointments at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has developed and led educational programs, conducted research on health disparities, diabetes prevention, and breast cancer, and mentored future generations of healthcare professionals. Her prolific published works and invited presentations at local, regional, national, and international conferences underscore her role as a thought leader. Notably, she champions culturally competent care, health literacy, and the reduction of healthcare disparities—expertise that is increasingly vital for concierge medicine and the media.

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Now serving as Chief Women’s Health Officer at Bespoke Concierge MD, Dr. Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi leads the vision and clinical strategy for women’s health across the practice, advancing evidence-based, relationship-centered care for women at every stage of life. In this role, she helps shape comprehensive assessments and care pathways—including menopause support, breast-health navigation, and proactive preventive screening—so patients receive timely, coordinated, and personalized care wherever they live.