Mercy Clinic Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery - Joplin
Vascular Surgery • Joplin, MO • Since 1896
About
Mercy Hospital Joplin (Mercy Clinic Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery) is a nonprofit, private hospital in Joplin, Missouri, part of Mercy’s Southwestern Missouri network. It offers specialized care in cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular services and operates a Level II trauma Emergency Department. The facility is located at 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO, and has 100+ beds. Mercy Joplin has a notable history, rebuilding after the 2011 Joplin tornado, reopening in 2015 at a new site. It is affiliated with the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and employs about 138 staff.
Clinic Type
Vascular Surgery
Address
100 Mercy Way, Suite 310, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone
(417) 556-8600
disabilityaccommodations@mercy.net
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FAQs
What services does Mercy Clinic Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Joplin provide?
The Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery–Joplin treats the spectrum of cardiothoracic disease including disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and aorta in the chest, offering state-of-the-art care for anything from routine to complex cases.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Mercy Clinic official site (Dr. Warren E. Albrecht): 4.9/5 from 208 patients (208)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Raymond Vetsch): 4.6/5 (9)
Patients praise
- favorable patient satisfaction ratings for individual providers (e.g., 4.9/5 for Dr. Warren Albrecht)
- positive surgical outcome data in public reporting (e.g., 95.1% CABG composite quality rating)
- patient praise for surgeon skill, compassion, and life-saving care
Common complaints
- allegations of medical malpractice and negligence in legal filings
- reports of poor communication and dismissive attitude from some providers
- instances of alleged medical errors such as retained foreign objects and delayed disclosures
- reports of inadequate follow-up care for surgical complications
"He is a brilliant Dr and saved my live with my heart surgery. I thank God for him everyday and his compassion to save lives."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Raymond Vetsch"Surgical death. Recessitated. Double fasciotomy. Leg wounds and wound vac. Never visited by Dr again. Ignored me if passed in hallway."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Raymond VetschSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Warren E. Albrecht, DO | Vascular Surgery | Joplin, MO - Mercy — Apr 23, 2026
- 2026 Top Doctors in Southwest Missouri - 417 Magazine — Jul 3, 2026
- Mercy Health Foundation Receives $4,000 Grant from Arvest Foundation to Support Cardiac Recovery – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 17, 2025
- Donation helps provide cardiac recovery pillows at Mercy | Health | koamnewsnow.com — Jul 22, 2025
- Parth Patel, MD | Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery | St. Louis, MO - Mercy — Dec 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Freeman General & Vascular Surgical Group in Joplin is part of Freeman Health System, a nonprofit, multi-hospital health system based in Joplin, Missouri. The system operates two main campuses in Joplin (Freeman West and other Freeman facilities) and a satellite hospital in Neosho, employing over 3,000 staff across a 6-office network. Freeman offers a wide range of services including general surgery and vascular care, Emergency/urgent care, cancer care, orthopedics, heart and vascular, neurology, and more. The hospitals are Level II trauma-capable with extensive inpatient beds and teaching affiliations (notably with Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences). If you’re seeking Freeman’s general and vascular surgical services in Joplin, contact Freeman Health System for locations, specialists, and appointment availability.
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