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Medical Specialty:
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations:
St. Mary's Health Center, Lake Regional Hospital
Education:
Graduated Drury College (AB Chemistry), Graduated Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), Internship-Kirksville Osteopathic health Center
Board Certification:
American Board of Family Medicine
Special Focus:
Family Practice, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Year Started Practice:
1984
Awards/Honors:
Dr. Brayfield is a HEALTH GRADES Recognized Physician, 1983 Mosby Book Award for Academic Excellence, 1989 Certificate of Appreciation from Missouri Department of Health for completion of four years of service in rural area of need, Presidents Award 1991, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Missouri DFS Certificate for appreciation for outstanding volunteer service, Lake Regional Health System Medical Staff Recognition for establishing Kid's Harbor Child Advocacy Center, Citation Rotary International for Humanitarianism, 5 Star Accommodation from Commander Fort Leonard Wood for excellence in service to the Army Community Hospital
Personal Information:
Dr. Brayfield is a family medicine physician with 25 years of experience, 18 of which have been spent in the Lake area. He is the medical director of Hospice Compassus. Hospice and palliative care medicine is now a major focus of his professional endeavors.
He is known statewide for his expertise in the medical aspects of child maltreatment. In 2002, he conceptualized and developed a task force that eventually led to the development of Kid’s Harbor, a child advocacy center, located in Osage Beach. It’s one of the most successful child advocacy centers in the United States and receives recognition from the National Children’s Alliance.
Prior to becoming a physician, he was a professional musician and original member of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The group was one of the most successful country rock groups of the 70’s earning three gold sales albums. He enjoys spending free time on his farm of 55 acres in Camden County.
Current Medicine:
Contact Information:
Family Medicine
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