What is Healthspan?

Your healthspan is the portion of your life you spend in good health, free from chronic diseases and thriving in your physical, mental, and social well-being. This is much different than your lifespan, which is simply how long you live and doesn’t consider the quality of your life.

At Healthspan DPC, we measure our success by your healthspan. Above and beyond how long you live, we’re passionate about improving your quality of life. This is only possible through proactive, patient-centered care.

Our entire team is dedicated to that mission.

Aaron Neisen, DO MBA, Founding Physician

Dr. Neisen checking a boy's heartbeat. The boy is 5-6 years old sitting up on an examination table

Dr. Neisen is a dedicated family medicine physician with a deep connection to northeast Missouri. He earned his undergraduate degree from Truman State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (now KCU). During medical school, he also completed an MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Rockhurst University, showcasing his commitment to combining medical expertise with organizational and leadership skills.

Following medical school, Dr. Neisen completed a rigorous three-year Family Medicine residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. During this time, he began moonlighting in critical access emergency rooms throughout Missouri and Iowa, where he gained extensive experience managing acute and emergent patient care. Over five years, he amassed more than 13,000 patient care hours in emergency medicine, further solidifying his expertise in high-pressure environments.

Two years ago, Dr. Neisen returned to the clinic and hospital setting, bringing with him a wealth of diverse experience to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. His broad skill set and dedication to serving rural communities continue to guide his practice as he balances his roles in clinical, inpatient, and emergency medicine.

Stephanie Neisen, MBA, Founding Member

Stephanie brings a diverse background in business, finance, and small business management to her role at Healthspan. She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia before moving to Kansas City, where she began her career in the Loan Servicing division of KeyBank Real Estate Capital. While working full-time, Stephanie pursued and completed an MBA in Management from Rockhurst University, further enhancing her expertise in leadership and business strategy.

For the past six years, Stephanie has dedicated herself to raising her three young sons—ages six, five and three—while managing the family’s small businesses. Her combination of professional experience and personal commitment to family and community makes her an integral part of the Healthspan team.