Dr. HEATHER GESSLING, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Heather Marie Gessling is a Family Medicine physician and the proud mother of three. She owns Gessling Family Wellness, a Direct Primary Care practice that emphasizes patient wellness, personalized care, and a simple, relationship‑focused approach to medicine. Dr. Gessling previously served as Chief of Staff at Moberly Regional Medical Center in Missouri, where she gained extensive experience in hospital administration and multidisciplinary care. She is dedicated to removing the complexities of insurance‑driven care and providing unlimited, affordable primary care through a membership model.
Dr. Gessling earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from Oklahoma Christian University and completed her medical education, internship, and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Missouri–Columbia. She is board‑certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and lives in Columbia, Missouri with her family, where she continues to practice and advocate for the Direct Primary Care model.
Education
Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Residency: Family Medicine - University of Missouri-Columbia (Columbia MO)
- Residency Family Medicine - University of Missouri-Columbia (Columbia MO)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Licensing
NPI Number: 1639377336 Active
Primary License: Missouri (MO) - 2010010719
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2021