Anthony Radi, DC (’84), PA and Brett Rosman, DC (’84), PA-C met when they came to St. Louis from the New York area for Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. In addition to geography, they also shared a desire for careers that would allow them to help patients in a holistic manner.
Dr. Anthony Radi
“Logan’s education was second to none,” Dr. Radi said. “The rigorous foundation in basic sciences and the solid groundwork of this program not only prepared me for a successful chiropractic career, but also for further medical pursuits.”
After graduating, he established a practice on Long Island, New York. As his career progressed, he found himself drawn to the broader scope of care available through medicine.
He chose to pursue a Physician Assistant (PA) degree at Stony Brook University. After graduating in 1990, Dr. Radi began working in orthopedic surgery while continuing to run his chiropractic practice.
“I never gave up my chiropractic practice to be a PA, and vice versa,” he said. “Together, they allow me to provide holistic and well-rounded care.”
In his chiropractic practice, he leverages his medical knowledge to offer comprehensive care, addressing conditions beyond musculoskeletal issues. For example, he advises patients on managing rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, combining chiropractic treatment with guidance on medications and nutritional support. His PA work also informs his approach to surgical recovery, where he aids patient rehabilitation through chiropractic.
“Logan prepared me not just as a chiropractor but as a healthcare provider capable of integrating diverse approaches to care,” he said. “Logan’s new Physician Assistant/Physician Associate program will open doors for others to do the same.”
Dr. Brett Rosman
Dr. Rosman was introduced to chiropractic through a family friend when he was in high school and later sought treatment from a chiropractor. This inspired him to pursue his DC degree at Logan.
Upon graduating, he returned to New York and started working for local chiropractors before eventually opening his own practice on Long Island. In addition to his Logan education, his practice was built on a foundation of volunteer work with an ambulance squad and teaching for the state’s EMT programs.
After practicing chiropractic for eight years, a life-changing event shifted the course of Dr. Rosman’s career. An accident during an ambulance run left him with extensive injuries that made it difficult for him to perform manual adjustments. He ultimately decided to pursue a new career as a PA.
He graduated from Touro College’s PA program in 1995. He spent the next 25 years in private practice. Although his work was primarily focused on general healthcare, his background in chiropractic also influenced his approach to patient care.
“Combining chiropractic care with my PA practice resulted in developing comprehensive, multifaceted treatment plans that benefit patients in unique ways,” Dr. Rosman said. “Chiropractic and PA practices complement each other, offering patients the best of both worlds. Chiropractors can treat musculoskeletal issues and optimize the nervous system, while PAs can prescribe medications and manage more acute conditions.”
Dr. Rosman transitioned to United Health Group’s house calls team five years ago. As an advanced clinician provider, he conducts in-home health assessments for United Healthcare members. He performs physical exams, reviews medical histories, and ensures patients fully understand their medical conditions and medications.
Throughout their careers, Dr. Radi and Dr. Rosman have seen firsthand how chiropractic and PA practices can work together to provide more holistic and integrated patient care.
Logan University will begin accepting applications to its Physician Assistant (PA) program on April 24, 2025. Learn more about the program here.