About

Jesse Hoover DOM, MS, Dipl.OM

Clinical focus in complex digestive disorders — international telehealth practitioner with experience in in-person clinical settings

Having lived with a digestive disorder myself, I understand the confusion and uncertainty it creates. Many people come to me after years of conflicting advice and treatments that never clearly helped—or quietly made things worse.

My role is to make sense of that complexity and identify a clear inroad. When the formulation is right, meaningful improvement often follows quickly. If not, refinements are made deliberately until improvement is clear.

Chronic digestive issues often need more than a fixed protocol or system of explanation. They need insight into each particular case.

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Testimonials

I was very ill and had been working with several professionals both in holistic and allopathic medicine. I felt hopeless until I entered into herbal therapy with Dr. Hoover. The condition I’d suffered from for six months was immediately alleviated after the first round of herbs that he prepared for me. It was the most amazing experience. I also appreciated Dr. Hoover’s candidness when I discussed issues with him. He is direct and speaks clearly and confidently… I have already recommended Dr. Hoover to many of my friends and associates.

Connie H

Dr. Hoover has personally treated me and two of my children over several years. He has addressed various medical problems. We have seen numerous practitioners and Dr. Hoover is by far the best. He is thorough, professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Rather than just treating/masking the symptoms, he gets to the root of the problem so it can be resolved. Dr. Hoover’s education and training is extensive – and it shows.

Rachel R

Dr. Hoover is very knowledgeable and compassionate. He has an excellent manner and has real concern for the patient. I highly recommend him.

Martin G

Due to the pandemic, I was unable see Dr. Hoover in person, however, we continued with telehealth visits and I received my custom herbal mixture in the mail weekly. My experience with Dr. Hoover has been amazing and I cannot say enough about his care for his patients. I feel heard and cared for without judgement, something I have found to be rare in a provider. I never feel rushed and he asks a lot of great questions to get a complete picture and takes the time to explain what he is doing and answer questions. I constantly refer family and friends to him for a variety of issues.

Janine Waters

Although we miss seeing him in person, Dr. Hoover’s Telehealth visits are extremely convenient and you still receive the same personalized care as you would with an in-person visit

Gabriella S

I have used alternative and Western medicine for many years. Dr. Hoover’s approach and knowledge of Chinese herbs has helped me to be healthier and better in a short amount of time. His understanding of the body and the way it works has been most helpful. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Hoover’s expertise with herbs, his kindness and consistency in handling my health problems. His attitude and practitioner-patient relationship is professional and I feel totally safe in his care. He is willing to show information and encourages questions.

Kathryn H

Jesse has made herbal formulas for me. They have always been effective. Since I practiced as a DOM for twenty years, I am quite picky about who I work with. I can safely say that Jesse is a credit to the profession.

GK

Overview

I am a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine with over two decades of clinical experience, including work with complex and longstanding health problems.

I began studying Chinese medicine in 2002, following earlier training in Western science and philosophy. My medical education included extensive coursework in biomedical sciences, and I passed the NCBAHM biomedicine board, formerly administered by NCCAOM.

This background allows me to work with different explanatory frameworks — translating between them instead of assuming that either one explains everything.

My goal is to provide care that is grounded, coherent, and clinically useful.

Credentials

My education and professional credentials include —

Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM, Lic. #936, NM)
MS in Oriental Medicine – International Institute of Chinese Medicine / Southwest Acupuncture College
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (Dipl.OM, #29446 NCBAHM formerly NCCAOM)
BA in Philosophy – University of Delaware

Why This Matters

Chronic digestive disorders often involve long periods of uncertainty, self-monitoring, and ineffective or sometimes counterproductive interventions.

My experience allows me to make clinical choices that better clarify the nature of a disorder, diverge from standard ways of thinking when necessary, and apply treatment strategically rather than reactively.

If this approach seems appropriate for you, you can schedule a consultation below.

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Professional Publications

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