Mercy Bariatric Center - Springfield
Bariatric Surgery • Greenfield, MA • Since 1891
About
Summary: - Mercy Hospital Springfield is a healthcare facility in the southwest Missouri/northwest Arkansas region, with a long-standing history dating back to 1891 and a mission focused on Christ's healing ministry. - It is part of the Mercy Medical Practices group and operates as a public company with a small workforce (59 employees) and leadership including Sandhya Samavedam (Director, Neurocritical Care Unit) and Brandy Henson (Director of Patient Logistics). - Contact: Phone (417) 820-2000. Address isn’t provided in the highlights. - Notable context: The page centers on Mercy Hospital Springfield’s overall healthcare services, patient satisfaction emphasis, and recognition in the hospital field, but does not mention a dedicated Mercy Bariatric Center or a Springfield Greenfield location. If you’re specifically looking for Mercy Bariatric Center in Springfield or Greenfield, this source does not confirm its existence or location. You may want to search directly for “Mercy Bariatric Center Springfield” or check Mercy’s official site for bariatric program details and the closest center to Springfield or Greenfield.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
1325 E. Cherokee
Phone
417-820-3282
bethany.pope@mercy.net
Opening Hours
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Telehealth
Watch a Free Seminar Online; Register for a Virtual Bariatric Support Group
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Bariatric Surgery
Article Answers to questions from general surgical weight loss to insurance.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp (Mercy Hospital, MO): 5.0/5 (30 reviews (ObesityHelp))
- WeightLossClinic.care (Mercy Medical Center, MA): 3.3/5 (467 reviews (WeightLossClinic.care))
- Facebook (Mercy Weight Loss Solutions, MA): 100% recommend (17 reviews (Facebook))
Patients praise
- Physicians described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional
- High patient satisfaction with surgical outcomes and bedside manner of specific bariatric surgeons (e.g., Dr. Edwards, Dr. Romanelli)
- Positive experiences with nursing and support staff effectiveness and communication
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times in emergency settings at Mercy Medical Center (MA)
- Some feedback indicating the aftercare program structure could be more robust at Mercy Hospital (MO)
"Dr. Edwards is a very kind, caring, compassionate doctor. He is an EXCELLENT surgeon and I would HIGHLY recommend him for any bariatric surgery."
— ObesityHelp (Mercy Hospital Springfield, MO)"The medical staff was compassionate and caring and demonstrated a fine example of professionalism."
— WeightLossClinic.care (Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA)"He's honestly the sweetest man I've ever encountered, and am so lucky to have had [Dr. Romanelli]"
— ObesityHelp (Review regarding Dr. Romanelli in Springfield, MA)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Baystate Health and Trinity Health Of New England Sign Definitive Agreement to Integrate Mercy Medical Center | Trinity Health Of New England — Apr 28, 2026
- Baystate plans to acquire Mercy Medical, consolidating Springfield hospitals — Apr 28, 2026
- Mercy Medical Center to be acquired by Baystate Health by November 2026 | WWLP — May 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More bariatric surgery clinics in Greenfield
Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is a nonprofit hospital in Greenfield, MA, part of Baystate Health. Key facts: - Location: 164 High St, Greenfield, MA; serves the local community with comprehensive healthcare near home. - Type: nonprofit hospital/healthcare facility established in 1895. - Contact: 413-773-0211; website baystatehealth.org/locations/franklin-medical-center - Overview: BFMC is a focused medical center offering hospital-based care and related services; affiliated with Baystate Health network. - Workforce: about 101 employees; mix of medical, administrative, and support roles. - Notable context: Part of the broader Baystate Health system and categorized under healthcare, patient safety, and Massachusetts medical centers. If you’re specifically seeking Baystate Bariatric Surgery in Greenfield, this page confirms BFMC is a Baystate Health facility in Greenfield but does not provide bariatric program details. For bariatric surgery specifics (procedures, surgeons, referrals, outcomes), you may want to check Baystate Health’s bariatric program pages or contact BFMC directly.
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