John Rice is a renowned physician and healthcare executive whose expertise helps deliver high-quality, value-based care to the people and communities that Esse Health serves.

As a founding member of Esse Health in 1995, Dr. Rice has been an integral force within the physician organization since its inception. Today, Dr. Rice serves as a physician as well as Executive Vice President and Internal Medicine Department Chair at Esse Health.

Prior to Esse Health, Dr. Rice practiced as an internist at HealthKey. Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Rice earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Medical School. He also holds an MBA from Washington University and a B.A. in chemistry from St. Louis University.