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Important Announcement:

Dear valued patients and community members,

We are saddened to announce that 417 Rheumatology will close its doors on December 29th, 2023. It has been an honor to serve you and be a part of your healthcare journey. For those interested in clinical trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis, opportunities are available at Clinvest Research. Please call 417-883-7889 for more information.

We are committed to ensuring as smooth a transition as possible for you for your ongoing care and are happy to refer you to a healthcare provider of your choice. For copies of medical records, please contact us at 417-501-2644 as soon as possible.

We sincerely thank you for your trust and support over the years and wish you all the best in your future healthcare needs.

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We aim to provide accurate diagnosis combined with cutting-edge treatment of rheumatic diseases in an independent, patient-centered environment.

About Us

About Us

At 417 Rheumatology, we believe compassion is the cornerstone of patient care. We are an independent, non-hospital based, Rheumatology clinic and infusion center in Southwest Missouri. In order to provide the highest level of care, we focus on decreasing access barriers and streamlining your individualized treatment plan. Our dedicated staff believe to effectively manage your rheumatic conditions, we must provide the best treatment options available. This means we stay informed about cutting edge technologies and medical advancements in Rheumatology. In fact, Dr. David True, DO has over 17 years experience helping patients better manage their rheumatic conditions, as well as over 3 years experience as a Rheumatology researcher. We believe no one treatment is right for every patient and your condition deserves to be approached uniquely. 417 Rheumatology wants to help craft a treatment plan that is successful in meeting your needs.

Our Staff

Medical Director

David True DO FACR

Dr. True was born in Fayetteville, AR but was mainly raised in El Paso, TX. He received his undergraduate degree the University of Texas at El Paso. (The only university in the state of Texas to win an NCAA men’s basketball national championship!). He graduated from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

His internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship training were both received at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. He served a total of 9 years in the USAF before moving on to civilian practice opportunities. He ultimately located here in Springfield in 2010, where he attempts to keep up with the force of nature that is his wife and tries in vain to get his daughter to remember that he was, at one time, her favorite. He has also been employed at Clinvest Research since 2016, where he serves as the Medical Director.

Practice Manager

Ryan Cady

Ryan Cady, MS was raised in Springfield, MO and received his undergrad from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (On Wisconsin!). He completed his master’s at Missouri State University in Cell and Molecular Biology in 2008. Ryan has a strong passion for research and is also the owner of Clinvest Research which conducts clinical trials in Springfield, MO.

PA-C

Micah Griffin

Micah Miller is a board-certified physician assistant (PA) passionate about helping her patients live happy, healthier lives. As a rheumatology PA, she is responsible for the care and well-being of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and other rheumatological diagnoses. She is an alumna of the Missouri State Physician Assistant Studies program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, yoga, and walking her toy poodle, Mila.

Billing

Blair Kimball

LPN-Nurse

Heather Judd

Medical Assistant

Janelle Carlton

Administrative Assistant

Jessica LeMasters

Services

1

Outpatient Consultant and Specialty Care

2

Diagnostic and
Therapeutic intra-articular 
joint injections

3

Education on Rheumatic Diseases and Treatments

Diseases
Treated

Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Sjogren’s syndrome
Scleroderma
Vasculitis
Dermatomyositis
Polymyositis
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis

Diseases
Treated

Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Sjogren’s syndrome
Scleroderma
Vasculitis
Dermatomyositis
Polymyositis
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis

Infusion
Center
Treatments

Infliximab (Remicade)
Golimumab (Simponi Aria )
Certolizumab (Cimzia)
Abatacept (Orencia)
Tocilizumab (Actemra)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Belimumab (Benlysta)
Ustekinumab (Stelara)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast)
Denosumab (Prolia)
Romosozumab (Evenity)

Infliximab (Remicade)
Golimumab (Simponi Aria )
Certolizumab (Cimzia)
Abatacept (Orencia)
Tocilizumab (Actemra)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Belimumab (Benlysta)
Ustekinumab (Stelara)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast)
Denosumab (Prolia)
Romosozumab (Evenity)

Infusion
Center
Treatments

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Radiology – We will partner with local imaging centers to obtain any other necessary imaging studies.

Contact Us

Located inside Clinvest Research
909 E Republic Rd,
Building D200
Springfield, MO 65807

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Phone: 417-501-2644

Fax: 877-540-0429

Contact Us

Located inside Clinvest Research
909 E Republic Rd,
Building D200
Springfield, MO 65807

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Phone: 417-501-2644

Fax: 877-540-0429