Dr. Curtis Horstman Named Chief Medical Officer at Ozarks Healthcare

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce that Curtis Horstman, DO, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Horstman has long served patients in the Ozarks Healthcare Emergency Department, bringing decades of experience in emergency medicine and a steadfast commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Horstman played a vital leadership role in guiding emergency response efforts, helping implement protocols, educate the community, and ensure safe, timely care during a critical time for the region.

In 2025, he was recognized as a 417 Magazine Top Doctor, reflecting his clinical excellence and the trust he has earned among colleagues and patients alike.

“Dr. Horstman has consistently demonstrated strong clinical leadership, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our patients and medical staff,” Terence Farrell, Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO, said. “His experience and his dedication to quality and safety make him exceptionally well-suited to serve as our Chief Medical Officer. We are confident in his ability to help lead our organization forward.”

Horstman shared his appreciation for the opportunity to serve in this new role.

“It is an honor to step into the role of Chief Medical Officer at Ozarks Healthcare,” Horstman said. “I am proud to work alongside an exceptional team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and staff who are deeply committed to delivering high-quality care to our community. I look forward to supporting our medical staff and continuing to strengthen the clinical excellence our patients rely on every day.”

As CMO, Horstman will provide physician leadership, support clinical quality initiatives, and help guide strategic efforts to further strengthen patient care across the health system.

Ozarks Healthcare looks forward to Horstman’s continued leadership and vision in this important role.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Curtis Horstman, DO, Ozarks Healthcare Chief Medical Officer (CMO)