Kasey McDonald, DO, is a rheumatologist at Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph – Rheumatology Care in St. Joseph, Mo. Dr. McDonald earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. She completed a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, Kan., and received her bachelor's degree from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Dr. McDonald is board certified in internal medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and is board eligible in rheumatology. 

"I am passionate about providing comprehensive, specialized care that addresses the root causes of chronic illness, empowering patients to regain their independence and live healthier, more vibrant lives," says Dr. McDonald. "I chose my field to provide dedicated, long-term support for patients facing intricate medical challenges, blending clinical excellence with compassionate, patient-centered advocacy." 

Diagnosis

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Connective tissue diseases
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Sjögren's disease and scleroderma
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Osteoporosis

Procedures

• Arthrocentesis
• Joint aspirations and injections
• Intra-articular and soft tissue injections
• Interprets complex immunologic laboratory panels

Education

A.T. Still University- Kiriksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO

Residency

Oklahoma State University Medical Center, Tulsa, OK

Fellowship

University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS

University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS