Freeman Center for Geriatric Medicine
Geriatrics • Joplin, MO • Since 1925
About
Freeman Health System is a nonprofit, two-hospital network in Joplin, Missouri (Freeman West in Joplin and Ozark Center in Neosho as a satellite), with a large regional footprint. Key details: - Locations: Primary HQs in Joplin, MO; two campuses in Joplin and a satellite hospital in Neosho. Addresses include 1102 W 32nd St and 1105 East 32nd St, Joplin. - Care scope: Comprehensive health system including emergency/urgent care, cancer care, neurology, orthopedics, heart care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and more. - Geriatric focus: The Ozark Center, part of Freeman Health System, provides behavioral health and specialized services and has historical ties to Freeman’s geriatrics-related programs; Ozark Center is a notable component of Freeman’s services. - Type and size: Private nonprofit healthcare provider; founded 1925; about 3,000+ employees system-wide; Freeman West is a 339-bed teaching hospital; overall footprint includes multiple campuses and services. - Network context: Freeman is the largest employer in Joplin and operates the 6-location US footprint under Freeman Health System umbrella, affiliated with Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences. If you’re specifically looking for Freeman Center for Geriatric Medicine in Joplin, Freeman Health System encompasses geriatric-focused services through its Ozark Center and overall aging/geriatric care within its multispecialty system. For precise program names, locations, and clinicians, I can pull current department pages or contact info.
Clinic Type
Geriatrics
Address
931 East 32nd Street, Joplin, Missouri 64804
Phone
417.347.8490
CommunityHealth@freemanhealth.com
Opening Hours
Monday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Monday–Friday 7:45 am–5:00 pm (Friday until 12:00 pm).
What services are offered at the Freeman Center for Geriatric Medicine?
Comprehensive medical assessment for senior health with access to many specialists and services in one hospital-based location.
Can the geriatricians share a visit report with my primary care physician?
Yes, after your examination we give you a report summarizing all specialists’ findings, which can be shared with your doctor.
Can Freeman Center serve as my primary care physician if I don’t have one?
Yes, they can serve as your primary care physician if you don’t have a family doctor.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Yelp and Customer Lobby (Freeman Health System overall)"}}],sampleQuotes:[{quote:{citations:,confidence:: Low ratings reported on general review platforms for the health system (Multiple individual complaints noted across aggregate review sites)
Patients praise
- 88% patient willingness to recommend for the broader health system
- High performing in certain adult procedures and conditions
Common complaints
- Long emergency room wait times
- Perceived lack of care and rudeness from nursing/triage staff
- Billing and insurance payment concerns (e.g., Medicaid)
- Allegations of poor staff behavior and cleanliness issues within the larger health system
"My friend went to the hospital in the ambulance and they made him wait in the waiting area for four hours without ever taking him back. The triage was condescending, the nurses were rude."
— Customer Lobby reviews for Freeman Health System"They don't accept Medicaid insurance. they will take you but you have to pay out of your own pocket."
— Yelp reviews for Freeman Health SystemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 2026 Top Doctors in Southwest Missouri - 417 Magazine — Jul 3, 2026
- [PDF] FPHO Directory - Freeman Health System — Aug 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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