Premier Private Physicians

Meet Our Team

John Blanchard, MD
John A. Blanchard, M.D. is a practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician and CEO of Premier Private Physicians, L.L.C. He graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Physiology and with clinical honors from the Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Blanchard completed his postgraduate residency training at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy, where he served as chief resident. He is board certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Academy and Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. He is recognized as an expert and national leader in the Direct Primary Care and concierge medicine movement. He is the co-founder and Past President of the American Academy of Private Physicians. Dr. Blanchard enjoys hiking, hunting, and fishing with his sons. He and his wife enjoy traveling and spending time together boating on Lake St Clair.
Keith Christmon, MD
Dr. Keith Christmon completed his undergraduate and medical education at Michigan State University, where he was an honors graduate. He completed his residency training at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. He is board certified by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy and Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, as well as the Christian Medical & Dental Association. Dr. Christmon has a special interest in fitness and sport-related injuries and offers a holistic/preventative approach to medicine. His passion is to help his patients find a quality of life regardless of their age or health challenges. He is a very active volunteer in his church and the community serving on several administrative boards. His personal passion is golf, outdoor recreation, and travel.
LoriAnn Washe, MD
Dr. LoriAnn Washe, Premier Private Physician's Medical Director, received her undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Brown University. She attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School and completed her residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy and Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. She serves as an assistant professor at Oakland University/William Beaumont Medical School and is a graduate of the Beaumont Physician Leadership Program. She enjoys getting to know and care for families - from newborns to the elderly. She has special interest in women’s health and stress management. Her hobbies include baking, reading, and being a “hockey mom”.
Ashleigh Peoples, MD
Dr. Ashleigh Peoples completed her residency in Family Medicine at the renowned University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, an academic medical center consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Women's Studies from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Before earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Dr. Peoples spent over five years as an epidemiologist in the Washington, DC area, specializing in data management and analysis on research topics for government agencies including Women's Health, prenatal care, National Children's Study (NIH, NICHD), World Trade Center Health Program, and Military/Veteran Health. Currently, she serves as an adjunct clinical associate at the University of Michigan Medical School. As a physician-leader, Dr. Peoples combines her public health expertise with a compassionate approach to establish strong, trusting relationships with her patients. She enjoys providing care for the entire family, from newborns to seniors, and has a particular interest in managing complex chronic conditions as well as focusing on prevention and lifestyle medicine. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Peoples resides in Berkley with her family, which includes her 3-year-old son, Nyles and significant other, Josh. She has a passion for home renovation, history, podcasts, and group fitness activities.