Orthopedics - Western Missouri Medical Center
Orthopedics • Monett, MO • Since 1963 • 2 (Warrensburg and Higginsville) locations
About
Summary: - Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is a Warrensburg, Missouri-based hospital and nonprofit health center serving Johnson County and west central Missouri. Founded in 1963, it operates multiple regional clinics with services across primary and specialty care, emergency, and express care. - The main headquarters is at 403 Burkarth Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093. WMMC employs about 209 staff, with annual revenue around $19.4 million. - The organization focuses on Hospitals and Health Care, with public/private ownership structure and active status. It lists a range of job postings (including physicians and nursing roles) and offers services via its network of offices in the United States. If you need Orthopedics in Monett specifically, this page does not confirm such a program; you may want to seek direct confirmation from WMMC or explore nearby facilities in Monett for orthopedic services.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
407 Burkarth Rd, Suite 201, Warrensburg, MO 64093
Phone
(660) 747-2228
marketing@wmmc.com
Opening Hours
a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday (hours not fully specified; additional times partially listed in excerpts)
Emergency Care
Emergency care available via on-site services (note: page highlights Orthopedics; emergency care link provided in extras)
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FAQs
What procedures are offered for joint replacement?
Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement; partial knee replacement; minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
What ligament or meniscus procedures are available?
Ligament reconstruction (including ACL repair) and meniscus repair or meniscectomy.
What non-surgical orthopedic services are available?
Diagnosis and management of joint, tendon, ligament, and cartilage injuries; sports-related injury evaluation and treatment; pain and injury management including osteoporosis and concussion care; diagnostic ultrasound and gait analysis; therapies such as Iovera procedures, PRP injections, and custom orthotics.
Who leads the non-surgical orthopedic services?
Dr. Jeremy Schmitz, MD, leads the non-surgical orthopedic services at Warrensburg and Higginsville locations.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. William Goodman): 5.0/5.0 (39 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Stephen Hudson): 4.5/5.0 (18 ratings)
- Birdeye (Western Missouri Medical Center): 3.3/5.0 (448 reviews)
- Yelp (Western Missouri Medical Center): 1.9/5.0 (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Patients appreciate access to quality orthopedic care close to home rather than traveling to larger cities
- Many success stories involving knee and hip replacements with positive outcomes reported in hospital testimonials
- Some surgeons are described as informative, calm, and attentive during consultations
- Friendly and knowledgeable hospital staff noted in post-operative experiences
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication from some orthopedic surgeons regarding surgical procedures and post-operative pain management
- Patient dissatisfaction with perceived lack of listening and attention to medical concerns from certain providers
- General hospital complaints regarding staffing levels
"My visit was a nightmare. He wouldn't listen. He never shared results of ex-rays... If you weigh over 150 don't go to him as waste of time."
— WebMD patient review of Dr. William Goodman"We were not informed [of the surgical practice] before surgery and he wouldn't address the severely excruciating pain she woke up with immediately after... She now has nightmares..."
— WebMD patient review of Dr. Stephen Hudson"The two surgeries were exactly the same, but the care at WMMC prior exceeded my experience and expectations... I was in and out within 24 hours, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I had an amazing experience."
— WMMC patient testimonial for orthopedic careSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- WMMC Achieves Recertification for Total Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Programs - Western Missouri Medical Center — Oct 14, 2025
- WMMC Achieves Recertification for Total Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Programs - Western Missouri Medical Center — Oct 14, 2025
- CoxHealth Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic Branson — Jul 26, 2025
- Karin Martin, PT, DPT, AIB-VR, CCI - Doctor of Physical Therapy at ... — Feb 8, 2026
- Western Missouri Dermatology & Medical Aesthetics to Provide Comprehensive Skin Care Services - Western Missouri Medical Center — Aug 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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