About Us
Regan Gass, ARNP
Deborah Blinzler, FNP
Dr. Bruce Akuna, DO
Regan was born and raised in Joplin, Missouri and has 21 years experience as a Registered Nurse and as a Nurse Practitioner.
Regan is a licensed clinician and is dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.
Dr. Bruce Akuna, DO
Deborah Blinzler, FNP
Dr. Bruce Akuna, DO
Dr. Akuna graduated from Kansas City University of Medical and Biosciences and completed his residency at Altoona Family Medicine.
He is a caring Physician who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health of his patients. Most comment that they love his willingness to listen and provide effective medical care.
Deborah Blinzler, FNP
Deborah Blinzler, FNP
Dr. Nathan Box, DO, AAOA
Deborah is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience. She graduated from the St John's School of Nursing in Springfield. In 2016, she completed additional training as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner through the University of Central Missouri.
Deborah and her husband live in Southwest Missouri and are kept busy with 10 grandchildren!
Dr. Nathan Box, DO, AAOA
Dr. Nathan Box, DO, AAOA
Dr. Nathan Box, DO, AAOA
Dr. Box is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist, allergist, and surgeon. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medical and Biosciences and completed his residency at Freeman Health System.
He is an explorer, adventurer, painter, runner, hunter, and most of all--a father.
Susan Bounous, FNP
Dr. Nathan Box, DO, AAOA
Susan Bounous, FNP
Susan has practiced family medicine in Southwest Missouri for over 20 years. She has a passion for wellness and prevention and loves helping patients live their best lives.
Outside of her medical work, she loves baking, spending time on the lake, and hanging out with her three children and one grandbaby.