Tara Rognan, DO

Tara N. Rognan, DO, is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulation. She received her medical degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Des Peres Hospital.

Her special interests include well-women exams, osteopathic manipulation, pap smears, incision and drainage, joint injections, skin biopsies, cyst removals and management of chronic conditions. Dr. Rognan provides care to patients of all ages.

In 2008, Dr. Rognan received the Lifesaver Community Award from the American Red Cross. She is also a member of the MAOPS Young Physicians Committee where she helps organize the annual conference and speaks with legislatures about tort reform in Jefferson City.

Outside of work, Dr. Rognan enjoys going on medical mission trips to Honduras, where she visits multiple clinics to evaluate and prescribe free medication to patients. She is fluent in Spanish.

_"In order for me to provide care, I want to get to know the patient as a person. What they are interested in, what makes them who they are. With time, this helps build trust and honesty and helps me to deliver compassionate care to all I see."_

Dr. Rognan uses telehealth services to conduct video office visits with current, established patients for: upper respiratory infection, sore throat, cough, seasonal allergies, skin rashes or lesions, mouth and cold sores, flu symptoms, conjunctivitis, UTI, gout, yeast infection and travel medication.

_A forward-facing camera and internet access are required, and a tablet or computer/laptop may be used. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled online through MyChart._