Who We Are
Faculty
Robert S. Freelove, MD
Dr. Freelove became the program director on June 2, 2006. He joined Smoky Hill Family Medicine as Associate Director in 2003. Dr. Freelove graduated from the University of Kansas in 1996 and received his medical degree from KU in 2000. He completed his residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine in 2003. In 2002, Dr. Freelove was awarded a Bristol-Myers-Squibb/AAFP award for excellence in GME, one of 20 given nationally. Dr. Freelove enjoys participating in golf, basketball, and racquetball. He is somewhat of a movie buff and has a passion for cooking. He has special interests in pediatrics and sports medicine.
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Robert Kraft, MD
Dr. Kraft joined Smoky Hill Family Medicine as Associate Director in 2004. Dr. Kraft received a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Kansas and his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City. He completed his residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program. During medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and also interned in a KUMC research lab studying the effects of low-dose dopamine on diaphragm function. Special interests include evidence-based medicine and resident education research. He particularly enjoys teaching obstetrical ultrasound skills.
Dr. Kraft grew up in Concordia, KS. He is happily married to Carmen San Martín,
and they are the proud parents of two of the cutest and most well-behaved children - Ben and Anna.
Dr. Kraft enjoys family time, traveling, reading and cheering on the beloved KU Jayhawks.
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Scott Owings, MD
Dr. Owings joined Smoky Hill Family Medicine as Associate Director in 2005. His areas of medical interest and educational emphasis include sports medicine, ENT including nasopharngoscopy, dermatology, colonoscopy, and practice management. Dr. Owings has a particular interest in teaching hospital and office based procedures. He also has the pleasure of heading up our annual Smoky Hill Golf Tournament.
Dr. Owings received a B.S. from Pittsburg State University and his medical degree from KUSM-Wichita. As a medical student he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Owings is currently a member of STFM, AAFP, KAFP, AMA, Kansas Medical Society, and the Physician Advisory Board for Salina Regional Health Center.
Dr. Owings and his wife Melanie both from Maize, Kansas were blessed in December 2006 with their first child Olivia. When they are not watching the Jayhawks they enjoy boating and skiing and spending time with the resident and faculty families. His hobbies include carpentry, fishing, hunting, and golf.
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