Honestly, I got interested in medicine at an early age. Initially, I wanted to be a pediatrician. But then I've always liked working with my hands. When I got into medical school, I realized orthopedics was an area where I could make an immediate difference. You are not necessarily saving people's lives, but you really can change the quality of... Read More about Andrew Thomas Jackson, MD

David Merriman, MD, MHA, FAAOS, is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon practicing at Mercy Hospital Springfield's Level 1 Trauma Center. He has specialty interestin fractures of the upper and lower extremities, as well as the pelvis. In addition to those clinical interests, he serves as the Associate Chair of the Department of Surgery and is the immediate past Chief... Read More about David Joshua Merriman, MD

I completed by hand surgery fellowship at Integris Health. My clinical interests include carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, hand and wrist fractures, elbow fractures, hand and wrist arthritis, base of the thumb arthritis, Dupuytren's disease, distal biceps ruptures, wrist tendonitis and tendon injuries, nerve injures, cysts of the hand and wrist, and congenital hand deformities. Procedures I... Read More about Natasha Nichole Lewis, MD

I completed my Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University. My specialty is primary orthopedics, orthopedic urgent care and sports medicine. There are two things that I want to do when I meet a patient, I want to reduce their pain and improve their life. My clinical interests include arthritis, acute musculoskeletal injuries and acute sports injuries. Procedures... Read More about Daniel Ray Ellis, PA

Anthony Bell, MD, is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon at Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities. He has specialty interest in traumatic injuries including pelvic and acetabular fractures, open fractures, long bone fractures, articular fractures and delayed or non healing fractures. Previous to his time at Mercy Dr. Bell educated resident physicans in regards to Orthopedic Trauma at a Level 1 medical center,... Read More about Anthony James Bell, MD

I completed my fellowship on pediatric orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center. I am passionate about kids. I seem to connect with them and love to see progression. My clinical interests include congenital deformities, clubfoot, leg length discrepancy, foot and ankle deformities, foot and ankle pain, extremity trauma, cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Procedures I routinely perform... Read More about Jeremy David Onnen, MD

As a Physician Assistant, I work closely with Dr. Wilson and specialize in sports medicine. I completed my Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Missouri State University. My clinical interests include sports injuries, specifically on knee and shoulder. Procedures that I routinely perform include shoulder and knee arthroscopy, open shoulder surgery and knee ligament reconstruction.

What I love most about my practice as a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon is helping a patient through the journey of recovering from an injury and returning to an active lifestyle. I strive to understand my patients' concerns, educate them about the treatment, and tailor their care to meet their goals. Whether my patient is a professional/collegiate athlete, weekend warrior,... Read More about Richard Augustus Seagrave III, MD