Gastroenterology - MU Health Care
Gastroenterology • Fulton, MO • Since 1839
About
MU Health Care Fulton is the Columbia, Missouri-based academic medical system of the University of Missouri Health Care. It provides a full spectrum of care within MU Health Care, including specialty services aligned with university-affiliated hospitals. For gastroenterology specifically in Fulton, MU Health Care offers primary and potentially specialized GI services through its broader MU Health Care network, which is supported by the MU School of Medicine and related health science schools. Key context: - Part of University of Missouri Health System; main HQ in Columbia, MO. - Focus areas include trauma, stroke, burn/wound, and comprehensive medical and surgical care. - Network includes multiple MU Health Care facilities and physician practices, with physician and staff coverage across Missouri. If you’re seeking GI-specific care in Fulton, you may want to contact MU Health Care’s main GI/GI Medicine department or Fulton primary care clinics to confirm gastroenterology availability, appointment options, and any local GI specialists who serve Fulton and surrounding areas.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
One Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201, US
Phone
573-884-7600
websupport@health.missouri.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What conditions do you treat?
Digestive system conditions including esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder disorders.
What makes the Columbia endoscopy unit notable?
Only unit in mid-Missouri recognized by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) for quality and safety of endoscopy care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 1 out of 5 stars (1 review (for MU Healthcare Callaway Physicians practice))
- Healthgrades: 3 out of 5 stars (10 ratings (for Dr. Matthew Bechtold))
Patients praise
- Some patients report success in receiving accurate diagnoses and treatment plans from specific specialists within the MU Health Care system
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone and scheduling appointments
- Concerns regarding administrative, billing, and communication processes
- Reports of dismissive or inadequate medical care at local facilities in Fulton
"They won’t answer their phones. I tried to call and left a message once during a snowstorm and then walked in . They were sitting right there and Judy kept saying “The phone never ran, the phone never rang”."
— WebMD review for MU Healthcare Callaway Physicians"After going to multiple doctors without answers for 5 years. He was able to get my on the path to recovering after 1 visit. He immediately knew the cause and the cure!"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Matthew BechtoldSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Capital Gastroenterology opens in Frankfort | State-Journal — Jul 10, 2026
- Iterative Health and Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey Partner to Expand Patient Access to Advanced GI Research — Jul 8, 2026
- MU Heath Care's pediatric ER encourages safe, firework fun on July 4 | Health | columbiamissourian.com — Jul 1, 2026
- Digestive Health Center | Akron, Ohio — Jul 11, 2026
- Gastroenterology Specialists - Canton, Ohio - Yelp — Nov 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG) is a private, independent, multi-specialty hospital-affiliated group based in Jefferson City, Missouri, founded in 1993. It operates across 10 offices in Missouri (including Fulton) with more than 100 providers across 30 specialties and a staff of over 500. JCMG emphasizes patient-physician collaboration for medical decisions and aims to deliver compassionate, cost-effective, comprehensive care in central Missouri. Contact and locations: HQ at 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109; Fulton location at 350 Country Meadows, Fulton, MO 65251. Main phone: 573-635-5264; medical records: medicalrecords@jcmg.org.
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