Rebecca Fryer, DO

I’m Rebecca Fryer, DO, and I joined Phelps Health in September 2024 as a primary care and family medicine physician. I am accepting new patients of all ages. My practice focuses on a variety of services, including well-child visits, adult preventive care, women’s health and osteopathic manipulation treatment (OMT). I also offer medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

I grew up in a close-knit family in Rolla, spending much of my time with my grandparents and cousins. As a child, I watched preventable conditions ruin the health of my aunts and uncles. I wholeheartedly wished they had someone they trusted looking out for them, and I decided to become that person. After graduating from Rolla High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia, I enrolled in medical school at A.T. Still University in Arizona, where I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Now, I’m excited to return to my hometown to practice medicine and raise my daughter surrounded by the same tight family bonds that shaped my childhood.

In my free time, I stay active in the community by leading a Girl Scout troop with my aunt. I love spending time outdoors with my family. We enjoy camping, bonfires and making s’mores, as well as going on float trips in the summer.

As a family medicine physician, I am passionate about caring for entire families, especially mothers and their children. After I became a mother, I realized the importance of treating the entire family. Mothers often prioritize their children’s health over their own. I strive to provide care that supports both, making it easier for mothers to attend to their own well-being. I love that as a family doctor, I can care for everyone.

In my practice, I focus on shared decision-making because I understand that patients know their bodies better than anyone else. My role as a physician is to guide, educate and support my patients in making informed choices that align with their needs and goals. Building long-term relationships with families and seeing the positive impact on their health is incredibly rewarding.

As another convenience, I also offer telehealth visits, which allow patients to visit with me remotely using a smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection and audio-video capabilities.