Welcome to Freeman Surgical Center

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.

Summary: Freeman Health System is a nonprofit, locally owned healthcare network based in Joplin, Missouri, with two main campuses (Freeman West in Joplin and Freeman East) and a satellite hospital in Neosho. It operates as the largest employer in the Joplin area with a multi-hospital system including a 339-bed teaching hospital (Freeman West) and extensive services across specialties. Specific to General Surgery, Freeman Health System offers a wide range of surgical and perioperative care within its broader surgical services, supported by dedicated operating room teams and inpatient/outpatient pathways. The organization emphasizes comprehensive care across departments such as heart and vascular, orthopedics, cancer care, neurology, GI/digestive, and emergency services, with a substantial network footprint in Joplin and surrounding communities.