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MU Health Care in Columbia offers comprehensive diabetes and endocrinology services as part of Missouri’s premier academic medical center. Key points: - Services: Primary care through advanced, multidisciplinary endocrinology specialty care for diabetes, thyroid, hormonal, and metabolic disorders. - Setting: Columbia, Missouri HQ of MU Health Care; part of the University of Missouri Health System. - Expertise: Access to top physicians, nurses, and specialized programs within an integrated academic medical network. - Scope: Serves patients statewide with a focus on innovative treatments, research, and coordinated care across affiliated MU Health professions and hospitals. - Contact: Main hospital location at One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO; general inquiries at MU Health Care (phone: +1 573-882-4141).

Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

One Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201, US

Phone

573-882-3818

Email

websupport@health.missouri.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

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Technology & Equipment

  • endocrinology diagnostic tools
  • education programs
  • Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
  • Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE)

Insurance & Payment

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

We accept Medicare and Medicaid.

cash, checks, most major credit cards, payment plans

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Stephen Brietzke): 3.9 out of 5 (16 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Gardner): 5.0 out of 5 (3 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Sonya Addison): 3.3 out of 5 (23 ratings)
  • WebMD (Dr. Sonya Addison): 4.5 out of 5 (32 ratings)
  • Vitals (Dr. James R. Sowers): 5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Patients often describe providers as knowledgeable and thorough
  • Appreciation for providers who take time to listen to concerns and explain conditions clearly
  • Recognition of expertise in managing complex endocrine and metabolic conditions

Common complaints

  • Disputes regarding insurance network coverage (specifically with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) affecting patient access to specialists
  • Frustration with the administrative process for requesting continuity of care when insurance coverage changes
  • Concerns about feeling dismissed regarding specific health complaints or reliance solely on lab results instead of patient-reported symptoms in some cases

"I was favorably impressed with Dr Brietzke. He came in already up to speed on my husband's fairly complicated health background, listened well without interrupting, and offered helpful encouragement along the way."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Stephen Brietzke

"Dr Gardner took time to explain the thyroid issue. He is very knowledgeable. Very kind."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Michael Gardner

"This stalemate is putting so much added stress on people who are already probably stressed, in pain and miserable with whatever they have going on, and this doesn't help."

— Patient comment regarding MU Health Care insurance network issues

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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