Dr. Curiel has a wealth of experience and a deep passion for patient-centered, compassionate care rooted in his small-town upbringing and personal values.

Dr. Curiel graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program in Salina, Kansas. Most recently, he practiced at an academic medical center where he served as an instructor, training both medical students and residents. Though he found that experience rewarding, he felt called to return to his roots in rural medicine.

“Being raised in a small town, I missed the sense of connection and familiarity you find in a place like Brookfield,” said Dr. Curiel. “In a rural clinic, you get to know patients as whole families—grandparents, parents, children—and build relationships that go beyond the exam room.”

His areas of clinical expertise include pediatrics through geriatrics, shoulder, knee, and elbow joint injections, trigger point injections, GYN care, laceration repairs, skin biopsies, casting of simple fractures, colonoscopies and endoscopy procedures, and more. He has also served as a hospice and nursing home medical director, giving him a strong background in managing complex cases.

A man of deep faith, Dr. Curiel shared that his Christian values guide his approach to medicine. “Each encounter matters. Not just because it’s ethical—but because one day, I’ll be accountable for every choice I’ve made. That belief keeps me grounded and focused on doing what’s right for my patients.”

When not at the clinic, Dr. Curiel is looking forward to being part of the Brookfield community—greeting familiar faces at the grocery store and embracing the small-town atmosphere that first inspired him to pursue medicine.
CMA is excited to welcome Dr. Curiel to its growing team of providers. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Curiel, call 660-258-1050.