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ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine
ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine, the preferred family healthcare clinic in Kirksville, Missouri, provides high quality and comprehensive primary care medicine for the entire family.
Family physicians provide individualized patient care including effective treatment of minor injuries and illnesses as well as management of men’s and women’s preventative health.
Our primary care physicians are compassionate, board-certified professionals who work closely with patients to offer comprehensive primary care in a caring environment that promotes individual and community wellness.
Schedule your appointment
Call 660.626.2222
Clinic hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine is on the first floor of the Gutensohn Clinic located at 800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, MO 63501
Internal Medicine
ATSU Women’s Health Center at the Gutensohn Clinic offers an array of comprehensive services including obstetrics, gynecology and women’s healthcare. Patients have access to the latest advancements in medical treatment and techniques in a caring and comfortable environment. We offer a full range of services to maintain women’s wellness and our board certified OBGYN doctor is experienced and skilled in diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Services at the ATSU Women’s Health Center include the following:
- Pap testing
- Breast care
- Personalized prenatal care and maternity care
- Osteopathic treatments for well-being during pregnancy
- Evaluation and management of selected fertility problems or ovulation problems are also available
- Cryosurgery treatment options for irregular uterine bleeding
- Minor surgical procedures
Physicians
Valena Fiscus, DO, MPH, FACOI
Valena Fiscus, DO, MPH, FACOI, ’13, is an assistant professor of internal medicine at A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Fiscus earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from ATSU-KCOM in 2013 and completed her internal medicine residency at Tower Health-Reading Hospital, Reading, Pennsylvania. She is dually certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. As a National Health Corps Scholar, Dr. Fiscus believes people deserve affordable and accessible healthcare and has practiced in both urban and rural underserved clinics. Besides underserved medicine, she is also interested in nursing home care, immigrant populations, and infectious diseases. She is involved in public health research, and she is the current medical director of the Adair County Health Department.“I chose to come back to Kirksville because I have always felt a connection to the community since being a medical student at ATSU-KCOM many years ago. I have always wanted to teach the next generation of osteopathic physicians and live in a community in which I can make a difference. Kirksville and Northeast Missouri is the perfect place to live out those goals.”
Fun fact: During a genealogy search, Dr. Fiscus discovered her third great granduncle moved to Kirksville, Missouri, from Spencer, Indiana, in the late 1800s.
Eric Lesh, DO
Eric Lesh, DO, ’18 is an assistant professor of family medicine at A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Born and raised in the St. Louis, Missouri, area, Dr. Lesh is passionate about healthcare in Missouri. Dr. Lesh earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from ATSU-KCOM in 2018 and completed his family medicine residency from Still OPTI-Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, Missouri. He is pursuing board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Lesh has interests in rural and underserved medicine, preventive medicine, public health, osteopathic manipulative treatment, graduate and undergraduate medical education, and clinical simulation in medical education.
Why I chose Kirksville:
I chose Kirksville, Missouri, because, after completing seven years of medical training here, I think of Kirksville as my home. This community is my family, and I am passionate about caring for it. Other healthcare providers in town are my friends and role models. I look forward to working cooperatively with them to improve the health of our community, and I am also excited to continue to educate medical students and resident physicians in my position with Kirksville Family Medicine and ATSU-KCOM.
Katherine Holbrook, DO
Katherine Holbrook, DO, is an osteopathic physician from eastern Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate degree from Centre College before completing medical school at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Holbrook moved to Kirksville in 2020 to complete her family medicine residency education with A.T. Still University (ATSU) Kirksville Family Medicine.
Dr. Holbrook has always had a strong interest in rural medicine and is especially passionate about osteopathic manipulative medicine. Her practice spans the family medicine areas including children, adults, women's health, geriatrics, and clinic procedures. Dr. Holbrook is also an A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) associate professor. Her interests outside of medicine include her enjoyment of cooking, baking, and a strong glass of tea.
Citing the reasons she chose to continue her work with ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine, Dr. Holbrook stated, “I am passionate about providing holistic, quality care in rural areas. I am here to work with my patients for better health and a brighter future. I love working with our resident doctors and ATSU medical students to help educate them, fostering a sense of community and responsibility.”
Residency Management Team
Peter K. Hoftiezer DO, FAAFP, ’09
George Pipes, DO, ’76
Robert Schneider, DO, FAAFP, '91
Robert Sparks, DO, ’83
Valena Fiscus, DO, MPH
Residents
Sadia Bashir, DO
Nicholas Brendle, DO
Nicholas Comstock, DO
Steven Doyel, DO
Danial Hussain, DO
Kade Kinney, DO
Roger Millhouse, DO
Anthony Park, DO
Molly Thompson, DO
Noor Yassine, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, located in Kirksville, Missouri, provides osteopathic care for adults, children of all ages, and seniors. Our team of osteopathic physicians are trained to identify and correct structural problems, which can assist with the body’s natural tendency toward health and self-healing. In our osteopathic medicine clinic, compassionate family doctors work with patients to develop treatments to not just fight illness, but to also help prevent disease with changes in lifestyle.
Schedule your appointment
Call 660.626.2304
Clinic hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is on the fourth floor of the Gutensohn Clinic located at 800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, MO 63501
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine patient services include:
- Integrated osteopathic medical care
- Cranial manipulation for infants and children
- Joint injections
- Trigger point injections
- Prolotherapy
- Heel lift therapy
- Acupuncture
Physicians
Brian Degenhardt, DO
Brian Degenhardt, DO, is an associate professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Degenhardt is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, and he completed residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center.
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Brent L. Dixon, DO
Brent Dixon, DO, is an assistant professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Dixon is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from ATSU-KCOM, and he completed NMM residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center.
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Jonathon Kirsch, DO
Jonathon Kirsch, DO, is an associate professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) at A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Kirsch is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and he completed AOA Approved Traditional Rotating Internship through Midwestern University Arizona - GME Consortium at Community Hospital Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Eric Snider, DO
Eric Snider, DO, is an associate professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). He serves as the chairperson for the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine department and as the program director for the Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) residency. Dr. Snider is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (1999), and he completed his internship and residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center (1999-2002).
Karen Snider, DO, FAAO, FNAOME
Karen Snider, DO, FAAO, FNAOME, is a professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Snider is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and she completed residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Dr. Snider has earned fellowship awards from the American Academy of Osteopathy and the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.
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Billy Strait, DO
Billy Strait, DO, is an associate professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and also serves as the OMM fellows director. Dr. Strait is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from ATSU-KCOM, and he completed residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center.
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Chelsey Stull, DO
Chelsey Stull, DO, is an assistant professor for osteopathic principles and practice integration at A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Stull earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree in 2017 from Iowa’s Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an osteopathic manipulative medicine fellowship during medical school. Dr. Stull is board certified in family medicine, completing her residency in Olympia Fields, Illinois, from 2017-20. She continued with specialized training in osteopathic neuromuscular medicine at ATSU-KCOM and Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri, during 2021. She also practices medical acupuncture, completing her medical acupuncture training in 2020 from Helms Medical Institute in Berkeley, California.
Residents
Heather Bird, DO
Alan Boruch, DO
Emily Gibson, DO
Tristan Glenn, DO
Steven Gustafson, DO
Eduard Rasputkov, DO
Jennifer Satar, DO
Esra Siddeek, DO
Meadow Will, DO
Anna Esparham, MD
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ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine & Women's Health Center
ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine Resident Clinic
Gutensohn Clinic, 1st floor
660.626.2222
660.626.2211
Residency supervisors:
Eric Lesh, DO Program Director
Valena Fiscus, DO
Peter Hoftiezer, DO
George Pipes, DO
Robert Schneider, DO
Robert Sparks, DO
ATSU Kirksville Family Medicine, 3rd floor
660.626.2223
Valena Fiscus, DO - Internal Medicine
Katherine Holbrook, DO
Eric Lesh, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
NMM/OMM Resident Clinic
Gutensohn Clinic, 4th floor
660.626.2304
Brian Degenhardt, DO
Brent Dixon, DO
Jonathon Kirsch, DO
Eric Snider, DO
Karen Snider, DO
Billy Strait, DO
Chelsey Stull, DO