Riordan Clinic Welcomes Dr. Drew Rose

“I have always been fascinated by science, specifically how the body works.”

Riordan Clinic is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Drew Rose, DO, to the Riordan Clinic medical team as Clinical Medical Director. As a board-certified internal medicine physician with roots in Wichita and extensive training in osteopathic medicine, Dr. Rose brings a perspective that perfectly aligns with Riordan Clinic’s holistic approach to healthcare.

“I have always been fascinated by science, specifically how the body works,” Dr. Rose reflects on his path to medicine. “While I was young, I had several episodes with my health that took me out of school. I went through rigorous testing and was always left asking ‘why?’ My thirst for knowledge is what drove me into a career immersed in science, and healthcare seemed logical to me.”

Medical Training and Experience

Dr. Rose’s medical education at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) was marked by dedication to both learning and teaching. He completed an additional year through an undergraduate teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Principles and Practices, focusing on education, osteopathic philosophy, and leading lectures and labs. During this time, the fellows also founded and fully managed their own non-profit osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic.

His commitment to global health led him to participate in RVUCOM’s Global Honors Track, traveling to seven countries during medical school, with rotations in Honduras, Peru, Costa Rica, and Kenya. Notably, Dr. Rose has visited Kenya four times with RVUCOM — both as a student and as a preceptor — conducting acute care clinics for the Maasai people in southern rural Kenya, most recently in June 2025.

After completing his residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital in northern Chicago in 2019, Dr. Rose became board-certified in Internal Medicine. He then returned to Kansas to be closer to family, working as a hospitalist at Salina Regional Health Center since August 2019.

During his tenure at Salina Regional Health Center, Dr. Rose demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities, serving as Clinical Medical Director of the Hospitalist group for two years and Department of Medicine Chair for one year. He built up his credentials early to cover ICU duties for nearly 50% of his shifts annually, gaining invaluable experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Working [in the] ICU during the pandemic showed me just how important it is to individualize treatments for patients, as ‘cookie-cutter medicine’ was, and still is, quite ineffective,” Dr. Rose explains. This experience reinforced his belief in personalized, holistic healthcare approaches.

“To find health is the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.” — Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, Father of Osteopathy and fellow Kansan

Dr. Rose’s approach to patient care is guided by the four fundamental tenets of osteopathy:

• The person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit
• The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing, and health maintenance
• Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated
• Rational treatment is based upon an understanding of the above principles

Dr. Ron, recognizing Dr. Rose’s exceptional qualifications, said, “When I found out that Dr. Rose, who is trained as an osteopathic physician, had stayed on for an additional year of medical school for advanced training in the philosophical foundations of osteopathic medicine, I knew he was the right choice for this position.”

A Holistic Approach to Healthcare

Dr. Rose’s expertise in internal medicine provides a strong foundation for investigating and treating patients with chronic diseases, including chronic infections, autoimmune conditions, and undiagnosed illnesses. He is particularly passionate about Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM), a therapeutic approach founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in the late 1800s.

“Osteopaths are also trained in manipulating the viscera (organs), bones of the cranium, dura, and feel/balance energies that constantly flow throughout our bodies,” Dr. Rose explains.

Dr. Ron emphasizes the significance of this approach: “While both DOs and MDs deliver comprehensive medical care, DOs are distinguished by their emphasis on a holistic, patient-centered approach that prioritizes preventative care and integrates Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy as a diagnostic and treatment tool.”

Dr. Rose hopes to utilize functional medicine to decrease patients’ reliance on pharmaceuticals while empowering them to take charge of their health through exercise routines, healthy dietary habits, mindfulness techniques, sleep hygiene, meditation, and spiritual practices that align the entire “unit” of the patient toward health.

His vision for his role at Riordan Clinic focuses on bringing an outside perspective to help rebuild the clinic’s pre-COVID community engagement and education initiatives while providing a well-rounded, holistic approach to complex medical cases.

“I am excited to bring an Osteopathic approach to the patients of Riordan Clinic,” says Dr. Rose. “Having the time and resources to find the health in every patient has always been my dream as a physician.”

Beyond Medicine

Born at Wesley Medical Center in 1985, Dr. Rose is a native Wichitan who has remained connected to his Wichita roots throughout his journey in medicine. After graduating from Wichita High School Northwest in 2004 and earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Wichita State University in 2010 (with a minor in Spanish), he ventured out to pursue his medical education before ultimately returning to serve his home community.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Rose enjoys spending time with his husband of 17 years and their two dogs. He is passionate about wildlife conservation and world travel, believing that “life begins outside your comfort zone.” He also tends to eight chickens and dreams of cultivating a large garden one day.

With his deep Wichita roots, extensive medical training, leadership experience, and commitment to holistic healthcare, Dr. Drew Rose represents an exciting addition to the Riordan Clinic family. His arrival marks a new chapter in the clinic’s continued mission to provide innovative, patient-centered care that addresses the whole person — body, mind, and spirit.