Claire Reagen, DO

Hello! My name is Claire, and I'm from Kansas City, MO, home of the Chiefs! I have a younger brother who is a year behind me in medical school and is one of my best friends. After high school, I attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City, where I studied molecular biology and went through the early acceptance partners program with Kansas City University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. I attended medical school at their Joplin campus where I fell in the love with the community of southern Missouri and saw the vast unmet need for primary care.

Family Medicine was the medical specialty that sparked my passion for medicine and my desire to become a physician. As I underwent my training in medical school, I was delighted by the versatility of Family Medicine, which would equip me with the skills to provide excellent care in managing a vast array of diseases across a spectrum of age groups and prognoses. Family Medicine revolves around many of my interests, including obstetrics, women's health, osteopathic manipulation, procedures, and sports medicine. The dedication to holistic care sparked my passion for advocacy and community engagement, which is exactly what CoxHealth FMR embodies.

CoxHealth stood out to me on the interview trail by how friendly everyone was. The residents, faculty, and staff made me feel welcomed and valued. It was clear how close everyone was, and they all seemed to be having so much fun - not the first word that typically comes to mind when I think of residency training! It felt like a family and a place where I would fit in well and be supported. The learning opportunities and ability to tailor your residency to what you want your practice to look like is also a unique part to their training. CoxHealth FMR's reputation extends out past Springfield, and I have only ever heard its praises. Outside of medicine, you can find me on the soccer field, pickleball court, or at church!