Thomas Dear, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician, providing primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Dear earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital Pensacola. Patients can visit Dr. Dear for preventative health care services, such as annual wellness exams, well-child exams, and vaccinations as well as for women’s health and women’s preventative medicine. Dr. Dear believes in focusing on whole body care – the mind, body and spirit connection to treat his patients. He enjoys getting to know his patients and helping them formulate a plan to help them achieve their best, long-term health. Dr. Dear also helps his patients with a variety of services and procedures including but not limited to: vasectomies, joint injections, osteopathic manipulative treatments for spinal pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, skin biopsies, Intrauterine and Subcutaneous contraceptive placement and removal, asthma, and mental health. Originally from Versailles, Missouri, Dr. Dear is thrilled to be back in Missouri practicing medicine at the Parkland Health Center. Dr. Dear did his final tour with the Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 at the New River Air Station. He was at Parkland Hospital during two years of his clerkship in Medical School, so is familiar with the area and hospital. Outside of work, Dr. Dear enjoys spending time with his family, loves to hike, swim, sail and hunt.