About

Sam Holt McNair, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who practices in Fulton. He offers preventative and evidence-based care for general health concerns, helps patients manage conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, and uses point-of-care ultrasound to improve evaluation and diagnosis.

Dr. Holt McNair chose to become a physician because he enjoys working with people to solve complex problems. His approach to care starts with listening to his patients and using available information to develop a personalized care plan, often starting with lifestyle and dietary changes when appropriate.

Dr. Holt McNair and his wife have two kids and are preparing to welcome a third. His hobbies include spending time with family, gardening and reading.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Missouri School of Medicine

Residency

Family Medicine

  • University of Missouri School of Medicine

Boards

American Board of Family Medicine

Insurances

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Academic Information

Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Research Profile

Sam Holt McNair, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and educator within the University of Missouri School of Medicine who is interested in primary care, preventative care, point-of-care ultrasound and rural medicine. He is deeply invested in relationships with patients and residents and finds that working collaboratively to help patients find answers to their health issues makes work exciting and worthwhile.

Research Interests

  • Rural medicine

Research Areas of Expertise

  • Integration of point-of-care ultrasound into patient encounters
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Preventative care
  • Inpatient medical care
  • Procedural care