Patients First Health Care
901 Patients First Drive
Clinical Research Division
Washington, MO 63090 USA
Phone: 636-390-1452
Fax: 636-390-1451
E-mail:

   

Center Overview
Clinical Research Experience
Facility Description
Investigator Experience
Staff Expertise
Patient Demographics
Other Information
Contact Information

 

Center Overview

Patients First Health Care is a multi-specialty 50 physician group. We are a private practice organization with clinical research experience. In addition to our main facility we have five satellite offices through out Franklin County. Our mission is simple "Patients First".

Clinical Research Experience

We have research experience in the following areas:

  • Family Practice
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Urology
  • Neurology
  • OB/GYN
  • Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Plastic Surgery
  • New State of the art Sleep Lab
We have worked with the following Sponsors: Amgen, Aventis, Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, KV Parmaceuticals, Eli Lilly, Merck, Bristolmyers Squib, AstraZeneca and Bayer.

Facility Description

Presently Patients First conducts Phase II - IV studies on an outpatient bases. St Johns Mercy Hospital is less than a half mile away and could be used for inpatient studies.

In addition to the various therapeutic areas Patients First offers the following range of testing, all the equipment is owned by the practice and is located in the same building to provide additional convenience to the patients:

  • Laboratory
  • Ultrasounds
  • X-Ray
  • CT Scans
  • Mammography
  • 1.5 Phillips Integra MRI
  • Cardiovascular/Vascular Testing
  • Bone Density
  • Nuclear Testing
  • Pulmonary Function/Pulse Oximetry
  • Outpatient Surgical Suites
  • Urgent Care facility
  • DEXA

Investigator Experience

    Cardiology
    Dilip Banerjee M.D.

    Family Practice:
    Kelly Bain M.D.
    Tom Davis M.D.
    Jean Hertz M.D.
    Trevor King M.D.
    Mark Rickmeyer M.D.
    James Turner M.D.

    Gastroenterology:
    Carl Blatt M.D.
    Leslie Tucker M.D.

    General Surgery:
    James Cassat M.D.

    Internal Medicine:
    Bryce Ayers M.D.
    Robert Halsted M.D.
    Timothy Long M.D.
    Kenneth Smith M.D.
    Shaukat Thanawalla M.D.

    Neurology
    Jamie Hass M.D.

    Nurse Practicioners:
    Christy Eckert F.N.P.
    Missy Manhart M.D.

    OB/GYN
    Christine Korba M.D.

    Orthopedics
    Thomas Matthew M.D.
    James Rotramel M.D.

    Pediatrics:
    Elizabeth Hammer M.D.

    Plastic Surgery
    Benjamin Verdine M.D.

    Urgent Care:
    Thomas Farrell M.D.

    Urology
    Sunil Apte M.D.

    John Mohart M.D.


    Kim Cotter M.D.
    J.B. Grimes M.D.
    Craig Holzem M.D.
    Keith Ratcliff M.D.
    Craig Schmidt M.D.
    Kristin Weidle M.D.


    Chien Huan-Chen M.D.
    Barbara Dixon-Scott M.D.


    James Jansen M.D.


    Gary Dumontier M.D.
    Melissa Johnson M.D.
    Micheal Rau M.D.
    Matthew Tiefunbrunn M.D.






    Karen Gross F.N.P.
    Victoria Yenzer F.N.P.





    David Chalk M.D.

Staff Expertise

Kenneth Smith, M.D. F.A.C.P.
Research Chairman and Research Investigator

Craig Holzem M.D.
Research Board Member and Investigator

Micheal Rau, M.D. F.A.C.P.
Research Board Member and Investigator

Christa Kozemski, B.S.
Clinical Research Coordinator

We adhere to GCP, ICH and FDA guidelines. Our SOP's reflect organization and assure adherence to regulatory compliance.

Patient Demographics

We have a diverse background of patients reflecting by our multi-specialties. Our patient population ranges from all ages and ethnic groups. We have a current database of over 18 years of clinical experience.

Other Information

Patients First Health Care is a free standing facility and uses central IRB. Our regulatory paperwork is completed within 48 hours of receipt.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Christa Kozemski
Patients First Health Care
901 Patients First Drive
Clinical Research Division
Washington, MO 63090 USA
Phone: 636-390-1452
Fax: 636-390-1451
E-mail:

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