Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center: Orthopedic Surgeon ...
Orthopedics • Sainte Genevieve, MO • Since 1989 • 2 (St. Joseph and Platte City) locations
About
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (OSMC) is a privately held orthopedic and sports medicine practice founded in 1989. It offers surgical and non-surgical care for patients of all ages, with services addressing conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ACL injuries, fractures, and osteoarthritis. The center operates primarily in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas, with two U.S. offices (Bloomington, IL area and St. Louis, MO) and a presence in Brazil. Notable leadership includes CEO Cheryl Kidwell RHIT and Clinic Director Mallory Ferguson. Contact: (816) 233-9888 / (816) 233-0414. If you’re specifically seeking an orthopedic surgeon in Sainte Genevieve, MO, OSMC lists locations in nearby Missouri areas; consider reaching out to their St. Louis office for referrals or to confirm surgeon availability in or near Sainte Genevieve.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
3107 Frederick Avenue, Suite B, St. Joseph, MO 64506; Platte City location: 1305 Plaza Court, Suite 100, Platte City, MO 64079
Phone
(816) 233-9888
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Opening Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Website
Emergency Care
Urgent Care Hours 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Phone-based scheduling, Online scheduling, Possible in-network billing (not explicit)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (for Signature Orthopedics): 5/5 stars (4 reviews) (4)
- LocalityBiz: Mixed; includes both 5-star and 1-star reviews
- U.S. News (Dr. Craig R. Ruble): 5/5 stars (87)
- U.S. News (Dr. Scott A. VanNess): 3/5 stars (26)
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with surgical outcomes and skill (e.g., clean stitches, successful joint replacements)
- Positive staff interactions and professionalism reported by many patients
- Appreciation for clear explanations and bedside manner of specific surgeons
Common complaints
- Patient complaints regarding poor communication and lack of transparency about surgical complications (e.g., failed to inform about a fractured leg post-surgery)
- Reports of condescending behavior and failure to listen to patient concerns by specific providers
"Dr. Ruple is always professional and explains in lay-man terms what needs to be done. I had a knee replacement, make sure you do theraphy; it makes all the difference. Dr. Ruple knows what he's doing!!"
— Birdeye User Review"They fractured my leg during knee replacement and failed to inform me .Went through painful pt before they caught it or just decided to tell me. Took three months to inform me."
— LocalityBiz User Review"Dr Sloan is condescending and does not listen. Run far, run fast. Holly Is wonderful."
— LocalityBiz User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Nicholas Colyvas, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine | UCSF Health — Apr 3, 2026
- Carole S. Vetter, MD | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin — Dec 16, 2025
- Craig Richard Ruble, MD | Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine — Apr 29, 2026
- Dr. Victor J Kremser, MD - Elizabethtown, KY - Non-Operative Orthopedics, Orthopedic Sports Medicine — Apr 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, county-owned Critical Access Hospital serving Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Founded in 1972 (originating in 1969 as a 35-bed facility), it operates as a private, community-governed facility with a four-location footprint in the United States. The hospital offers primary and referral care within the 80/806 industry codes and is associated with SGCMH (Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital). Key contact details include main phone numbers (573-883-2751, 573-883-7474) and the website stegenevievehospital.org. For orthopedics specifically in Sainte Genevieve, the page implies available hospital services in the Ste. Genevieve area, but does not provide explicit orthopedics program details. If you need Orthopedics in Sainte Genevieve, consider contacting the hospital directly or visiting the site for department-specific information.
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