General Internal Medicine - MU Health Care
Internal Medicine • Columbia, MO • Since 1839
About
MU Health Care (University of Missouri Health Care) in Columbia specializes in comprehensive medical care as part of the state’s premier academic medical center. It offers a full spectrum of services from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment, with a large network of physicians, nurses, and health care professionals serving Missouri’s 114 counties. The system is headquartered in Columbia (One Hospital Drive) and is part of the University of Missouri Health System. It operates four US offices (all in Columbia) and has international presence in the UAE, Kenya, and the Philippines. Key focus areas include general/internal medicine within a broader academic medical center context, supported by MU School of Medicine, MU School of Health Professions, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, and University Physicians.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
One Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201, US
Phone
573-882-4464
websupport@health.missouri.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 71% Patient Experience Rating (N/A (System-wide hospital metric))
- WebMD (Dr. Lyndell Scoles): 4.5 out of 5 (13 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Robin Blount): 3.6 out of 5 (11 ratings)
Patients praise
- physicians who are described as caring, attentive, and professional
- personalized care where patients feel listened to and treated as individuals
- overall patient experience ratings for the hospital system that are generally above or near the national average
Common complaints
- billing and insurance-related issues, particularly concerning network negotiations and unexpected fees
- difficulties with scheduling and referral delays
- instances of perceived lack of compassion or rudeness from some staff or providers
- concerns regarding hospital inpatient care quality and communication
"Dr. Scoles is very friendly, caring, compassionate, down to earth, professional, knowledgeable and he actually listens to you. You are not a number or just a patient to him."
— WebMD (Dr. Lyndell Scoles)"I wish I could give this place Zero stars ! They have treated my loved one and I horrible. Everyday it was always something."
— MedicalRecords.com"It's not okay. These kids get into a routine and get used to seeing who they're seeing and all of a sudden that has to change? It's not easy on these kids."
— KRCG TV News regarding MU Health/Anthem negotiationsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Lana A. Zerrer, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Columbia, MO — May 14, 2026
- MU Health Care announces layoffs, closure of Hy-Vee quick care clinics as part of 'organizational redesign' - ABC17NEWS — Jun 17, 2026
- MU Health Care confirms investment for medical campus | Mid-Missouri News | komu.com — Feb 7, 2026
- Michelle E. Guy, MD - Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine | UCSF Health — Mar 14, 2026
- Dr. Robert Rush Brown, MD - Columbia, SC - Internal Medicine - Book Appointment — May 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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