Charles Youngho Ro, MD - General Surgery - Mercy
General Surgery • Joplin, MO • Since 1896
About
Summary: Mercy Hospital Joplin is a nonprofit hospital in Joplin, Missouri, part of Mercy Health. Located at 100 Mercy Way, it operates as a private care hospital with 100+ beds and a Level II Trauma Emergency Department. It was formerly St. John’s Regional Medical Center, suffered damage in the 2011 Joplin tornado, and reopened in 2015 after rebuilding. The hospital is affiliated with Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and employs about 138 staff. Key leadership includes Neurosurgery/Stroke Program Medical Director Mani Nezhad and various directors across clinical departments. Contact: (417) 781-2727.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
Mercy Clinic, Joplin, MO
Phone
855-420-7900
disabilityaccommodations@mercy.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Mercy typically accepts the following plans: Mercy accepts most plans under this insurance provider. Please verify with your insurance provider before scheduling.
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FAQs
Is Charles Youngho Ro accepting new patients?
Yes, Accepting new patients.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- DocSpot: 4.94/5 (51)
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 (20)
- US News & World Report: Not specified (35)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable
- Excellent communication and bedside manner
- Thorough explanations of procedures and options
- Good listener
Common complaints
- Complaints about office staff/nurse behavior
"Dr. Ro was professional knowledgeable and very thorough. My questions were answered regarding my concerns and surgical procedures options explained."
— Mercy.net"Dr. Ro is an excellent surgeon who also is fantastic in communication. ... His nurse is beyond rude."
— Vitals.com"I've had three procedures done by Dr. Ro now and received the same treatment each time. He is easy to talk to and listens extremely well."
— Healthgrades.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mercy expands general surgery access in Dexter and Poplar Bl... — May 22, 2026
- Ozarks Healthcare welcomes Dr. Le to general surgery team | Howell County News — Jan 20, 2026
- Barbara Grizzle — Jul 9, 2026
- 'Another step forward': Freeman showcases what it calls 'next-generation' spinal surgeries | News | joplinglobe.com — Oct 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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