Dr. John Kocka, M.D.
John Kocka M.D. is the Medical Director of Premier Age Management. He is responsible for planning and personally monitoring each patient’s individualized program. Dr. Kocka trained at the Cleveland Clinic where he completed his residency in Family Medicine with special interests in preventive and sports medicine. Prior to founding Advanced Health Clinic & Premier Age Management, he was the Medical Director at the Twinsburg Urgent Care and Twinsburg Health & Wellness Center. Dr. Kocka has served as the Medical Director of the NASA Glenn Medical clinic for 3 years and is a Major in the Air Force Reserve.
In addition to his Board Certification in Family Medicine, Dr. Kocka is board certified in Age Management from the American Academy of Anti Aging, physician certified by the Age Management Medical Group and physician certified by the Cenegenics Medical Institute. He is a member of the International Hormone Society, International Society For the Study of the Aging Male and the Endocrine Society and the American College of Sports Medicine. Through these societies, their publications and conferences, he remains up to date with the latest research and protocols in the field of preventive medicine.
Dr. Kocka offers unique knowledge and experience outside his physician experience. He has served as medical director of NASA Glenn’s Medical Services, former medical director of the Twinsburg Urgent Care, Medical Director at Advanced Health & Wellness and in private family practice. With his interest in sports conducted in the ring, his experience includes service on the Ohio State Athletic Commission as a fight doctor including physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has won multiple natural bodybuilding and martial arts competitions. Dr. Kocka has stopped competing but his passion and commitment to weight training, functional training, exercise, nutrition, and health remains a daily part of his life serving as an example to his patients. He has also been a highly competitive mixed martial artist with a background in a variety of styles and coached at Strong Style Martial Arts. He is currently the medical advisor for Strong Style MMA & Fitness Center. Dr. Kocka believes in practicing the medicine and lifestyle he preaches to his patients. Through these and other unique experience, he offers additional knowledge and insight to his patients into health and wellness.