Freeman Cardiothoracic & Vascular Services
Cardiothoracic Surgery • Joplin, MO • Since 1925
About
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.
Clinic Type
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Address
1102 W. 32nd Street, Suite 200, Joplin, Missouri 64804
Phone
417.347.5001
CommunityHealth@freemanhealth.com
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Emergency Care
Freeman Health provides hospital-based emergency services.
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health: 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews (Vivian Health))
- Healthgrades: 69% (Patient Experience Rating)
Patients praise
- specialized cardiac care and lifesaving interventions
- positive testimonials for specific surgeons and nursing staff
- availability of advanced cardiothoracic surgical technology
- patient-centered facility amenities
Common complaints
- complaints about facility cleanliness
- reports of slow staff response times
- issues with administrative and reception communication
- concerns regarding patient care procedures and staff conduct in specific departments
"The options were essentially very high-risk emergency double valve heart surgery or death within the hour... the true professionalism, expertise and experience of the entire Freeman Cardiac Surgery team, we were able to pull Mr. Parks through."
— Freeman Health System News"It's a good hospital, I had 3 doctors in my room at 1 time... I was stressed, and they were there... 5 stars out of 5."
— HospitalStats.org user review"The hospital is dirty and poorly staffed... the techs and nurses try but can't seem to do anything in a timely fashion."
— CustomerLobby.com user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. James Taylor joins Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute | News | joplinglobe.com — Aug 18, 2025
- Freeman Health System Earns Highest STEMI Designation for Heart & Vascular Institute – Joplin Business Outlook — Mar 16, 2026
- Freeman Health System Earns Five Achievement Awards from American Heart Association for 2025 – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 23, 2025
- Freeman Health System Receives American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 21, 2025
- Investing in heart care – Neosho Daily News — Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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