New physician joins Bothwell Regional Health Center

Eduard Rasputkov, DO, a family medicine physician, has joined the Bothwell Regional Health Center medical team and will provide primary care as well as Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) for adults and children of all ages.

Dr. Rasputkov completed a one-year fellowship in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri, and his Family Medicine residency at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Sollus NW in Grandview, Washington. He received his medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon, and earned a bachelor’s degree in General Science from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. He began his education at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, where he received an Associate of Arts degree in General Science.

Dr. Rasputkov said he is fascinated by how the human body is designed and functions, and he is passionate about caring for people and their health issues.

“I sought out a career that combines interpersonal relationships with my curiosity for the human organism,” he said. “My training in family medicine allows me to work with patients of all age groups and involves exposure to a wide variety of medical puzzles. My specialized training in osteopathic manipulative medicine allows me to provide hands-on evaluation and treatment.”

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment combines the in-depth study and understanding of anatomy with extensive training in palpation, which is a fine-tuned method of feeling with hands and fingers. This specific treatment style and approach can help normalize disrupted body function, decrease pain after injuries or surgeries and enhance existing body function.

“OMT is the often overlooked option for aches and pains where medications and surgery dominate modern medicine,” Dr. Rasputkov said. “The treatment is applicable to patients of any age—including newborns and pregnant women or postpartum women.”

Marvin Smoot, Bothwell’s Clinic Operations vice president, said the combination of Dr. Rasputkov’s family medicine training and advanced training in OMT will benefit people interested in full-body health options.

“By definition, doctors of osteopathic medicine tend to focus more on holistic health and prevention, and all parts of a person, including their mind, body and emotions, are considered during the treatment,” Smoot said. “Dr. Rasputkov brings a lot of great assets to the table, including additional OMT training and a deep background in multicultural care.”

Dr. Rasputkov’s first language is Russian. He has full fluency in English, full comprehension and basic communication in Ukrainian and beginner-level communication skills in Spanish. He said his goal is to forge long-standing relationships with patients and their families.

“I aim to treat every patient like family and to advocate for him or her,” he said. “My exposure to different languages and cultures makes me a better learner and listener and keeps me informed on best practices. Additionally, I hope to serve the Russian and Ukrainian-speaking community members of Sedalia who might be experiencing a language barrier in health care.”

Dr. Rasputkov will see patients at Bothwell Family Medicine on the third floor of the Healing Arts Center at 3700 W. 10th St. in Sedalia beginning Aug. 15. To make an appointment, call the clinic at 660.829.8811 or Centralized Scheduling at 660.829.8888.