Mercy Clinic Women's Health - Joplin
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Joplin, MO • Since 1896
About
Summary: Mercy Hospital Joplin is a nonprofit hospital in Joplin, Missouri (formerly St. John’s Regional Medical Center) that provides compassionate medical and specialty care. It operates at 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, with a Level II trauma emergency department and 100+ beds. The hospital has a notable history, suffering major damage in the 2011 Joplin tornado and reopening in a new location in 2015. Affiliated with the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Mercy Joplin employs about 138 people and offers services across medical, surgical, and specialty areas, including neurology and cardiovascular care. For patients seeking women’s health services, Mercy Joplin is part of a broader Mercy health system focused on comprehensive care in southwestern Missouri. Contact: (417) 781-2727.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address
100 Mercy Way, Suite 510, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone
(417) 623-6056
disabilityaccommodations@mercy.net
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What services does Mercy Clinic Women's Health offer?
The clinic provides obstetrics and gynecology services, including well woman exams, prenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, maternal and fetal monitoring, ultrasound, breast care, amniocentesis, prenatal testing, hysterectomy consultation and surgery, imaging, and advanced maternal age care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.5 out of 5 stars (49 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Elizabeth Barlet): 4 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Heath Merkley): 3.2 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly, welcoming, and professional office staff
- Many patients report positive birth experiences and effective prenatal care
- Appreciation for empathetic, respectful, and kind physicians
- Efficiency in appointment scheduling and short wait times in some instances
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding communication and accessibility during urgent health issues
- Reports of feeling dismissed or not taken seriously by some providers
- Instances of perceived inadequate post-surgical or follow-up care
- Mixed feedback on bedside manner and sensitivity to patient concerns
"I love this place they make you feel so welcome and take good care of you... the lady’s are amazing."
— Birdeye reviewer"The staff were very friendly and the gynecologist was very empathetic, professional, respectful, and kind."
— Recent patient feedback (April 2026)"The traumatic experience could have been avoided if I would have taken serious and ran a simple test... felt like I wasn’t heard."
— Healthgrades reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kristin K. Stovern, DNP, CNM | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Joplin, MO — Apr 29, 2026
- Jordan Elise Spencer, MD | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Joplin, MO — Apr 23, 2026
- Summer D. Morgan, NP | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Joplin, MO — Apr 20, 2026
- Heath Ross Merkley, MD | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Joplin, MO — Apr 22, 2026
- Cheryl A. Fogarty, MD | Obstetrics, Gynecology | Joplin, MO - Mercy — Jan 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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