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Freeman Health System is a nonprofit, privately owned hospital network based in Joplin, Missouri, with two campuses in Joplin and a satellite hospital in Neosho. It operates the Freeman West teaching hospital (339 beds) and is the largest employer in the Joplin area, employing over 3,000 staff across the system. The network offers comprehensive services including emergency/urgent care, cancer care, orthopedics, neurology, ENT, heart care, pediatrics, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, and more. It is affiliated with Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and has a Level II trauma emergency department. Founded in 1925, Freeman Health System serves the Joplin region with a broad range of medical specialties and facilities. If you’re specifically seeking information about Freeman Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services, Freeman provides ENT care within its broader health system, but this summary does not list a separate standalone ENT center. For ENT-specific details, contacting Freeman Health System or visiting their ENT department pages would be recommended.

Clinic Type

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Address

1331 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804

Phone

+1 417-347-6767

Email

CommunityHealth@freemanhealth.com

Opening Hours

M: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; T: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; W: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Th: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; F: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Services Offered

  • Ear, nose and throat care
  • ENT-related medical services
  • Otolaryngology services

Team

  • Kent McIntire — DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)
  • Scott M. McClintick — DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)
  • Hallie Baker — DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)
  • Jessica Verheyn — MSN, FNP

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What are the hours of operation?

M: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm T: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm W: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm T: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm F: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 4.5/5 (138)
  • Vitals: 3/5 (30)
  • Healthgrades: 4/5 (7)
  • US News & World Report: 4/5 (Average across multiple providers) (Varies by provider)

Patients praise

  • Effective surgical outcomes (e.g., thyroidectomy)
  • Helpful and knowledgeable staff for specific conditions like allergies
  • Personalized and caring approach reported by some patients

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Perceived lack of empathy or time spent by providers
  • Concerns about office staff and scheduling professionalism
  • Painful experiences during specific procedures

"Dr. McClintick performed my total Thyroidectomy and did a great job! His nurses were very personable and nice, willing to answer questions."

Yelp

"Rude, in a hurry, used out dated scope on sinuses very pain, unprofessional."

Vitals

"I find it RIDICULOUS that Freeman expects you to wait 3 months for an appointment !!! ... A solution just might be --- HIRE more than (1) person to treat EAR , NOSE, & THROAT !!!"

Healthgrades

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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