Robert McNab, DO, FACP, FACOI

Vice President of Medical Education

Freeman Health Systems

Dr. Robert McNab is a dedicated internist based in Joplin, MO, with a strong commitment to patient empowerment through education. His passion for lifestyle medicine deepened after experiencing its transformative effects in his own life. In response, he founded McNab Wellness, a pioneering healthcare model designed for patients seeking to break free from the cycle of illness and treatment, and instead focus on building foundational wellness.

With specialized training in lifestyle interventions, Dr. McNab helps individuals live longer, healthier lives. He believes that healthy lifestyles are essential to good health, and his medical practice and educational endeavors reflect this philosophy.

Professional Highlights:

• Education: 2002 graduate of the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience
• Fellowships: Holds fellowships from the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) and the American College of Physicians (ACP)
• Experience: Eighteen years in hospital medicine, managing complex acute health issues
• Academic Role: Associate Professor at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience
• Board Certifications: Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. McNab serves as the Vice President of Medical Education at Freeman Health Systems, overseeing the educational needs of 50 resident doctors and 120 core medical students. He previously held the position of Director of COVID Care for Freeman Health Systems, where he managed both an isolation ICU and a step-down unit dedicated to the care of COVID patients.

Dr. McNab's work exemplifies his belief in the power of education and lifestyle changes as foundational elements of health and wellness.

Dr. McNab discloses that he has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.  He also discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests relative to the content of this presentation.

Contact: rcmcnab@freemanhealth.com