3 Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinics in Joplin 64804, Joplin MO
Cardiothoracic Surgery • Joplin, MO
Clinic Type
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Address
Joplin 64804
Phone
+91-80-674-15571
support@practo.com
Opening Hours
Open Today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (1 review)
- RateMDs: 1.4/5 (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- High level of trust in surgical expertise for many patients
- Professional and courteous staff mentioned in some cases
- Strong clinical performance metrics reported in standardized databases like the STS for major procedures
Common complaints
- Reports of rude or dismissive bedside manner
- Concerns regarding follow-up care and responsiveness to post-surgical issues
- Wait time dissatisfaction
"Had a cabg surgery. Fully trust this doctor ?? ... Very good at what he does."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Raymond Vetsch"Surgical death. Recessitated. Double fasciotomy. ... Never visited by Dr again. Ignored me if passed in hallway."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Raymond Vetsch"Very rude and pompous. Was vague with answers and was very rude to my spouse."
— RateMDs review for Dr. John M. FormanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Freeman Health System Earns Highest STEMI Designation for Heart & Vascular Institute – Joplin Business Outlook — Mar 16, 2026
- Freeman Health System Receives American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 21, 2025
- Dr. William Estep Joins Freeman Health System – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 15, 2025
- Freeman Health System Receives ‘Get With the Guidelines’ Awards for Heart/Stroke Care – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 9, 2026
- Freeman Health System receives MI Registry Platinum Award | News | joplinglobe.com — Jul 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More cardiothoracic surgery clinics in Joplin
Freeman Health System operates Freeman Cardiothoracic & Vascular Services as part of its nonprofit health network based in Joplin, Missouri. The system includes two Joplin campuses and a Neosho satellite hospital (Freeman West is a large teaching hospital with ICU capacity). It offers comprehensive heart and vascular care among its wide range of services, with a focus on specialty areas including cardiology, vascular surgery, and related surgical care. The organization is nonprofit, founded in 1925, and employs thousands across Joplin and surrounding areas. For specific cardiothoracic and vascular programs, you can contact Freeman Health System directly or visit their Joplin locations listed on freemanhealth.com.
Summary: Mercy Hospital Joplin (Mercy Clinic Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery in Joplin) is a nonprofit hospital in Joplin, Missouri, with a history dating to 1896 and a notable 2011 tornado re-building. It operates at 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO, and is affiliated with Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. The facility provides private care with a Level II Trauma ED, 100+ beds, and a broad surgery emphasis including cardiac, thoracic, and vascular services. It employs about 138 staff and features a range of specialty leadership in cardiovascular, neuroscience, and medical informatics. The hospital is the successor to St. John’s Regional Medical Center and renewed operations in 2015 after rebuilding. For direct cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical services in Joplin, Mercy Hospital offers outpatient and inpatient care as part of Mercy’s regional network. Contact: (417) 781-2727.
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