Dr. David Tonkin Joins Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management
Pain Management • West Plains, MO
Clinic Type
Pain Management
Address
WEST PLAINS, MO
Phone
417‑256‑1761
service@aaqualityroofing.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- WebMD and PainClinics.com (associated with his previous practice in Springfield, MO): Approximately 2.4 to 2.5 out of 5 stars (Based on aggregated ratings from platforms like WebMD and PainClinics.com, with dozens of ratings and multiple written reviews)
Patients praise
- Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management as a clinic is generally regarded as providing compassionate and personalized care through other providers like Dr. Ryan Roberts
- Patients appreciate the collaborative and professional environment of the broader Ozarks Healthcare system
Common complaints
- Patients have reported experiences of feeling disrespected or unheard by Dr. Tonkin
- Some reviews describe him as dismissive, arrogant, or lacking in compassion
- Concerns have been raised regarding his bedside manner, including allegations of being medically abusive or pushing personal beliefs onto patients
- Negative feedback has included claims of rushed appointments and poor communication regarding conditions or treatments
"Dr. Tonkin is by far one of the worst and most medically abusive doctors I've ever met. He even tries to force his religious beliefs down your throat."
— PainClinics.com review"Unbelievably rude! Obviously didn’t review medical records before demanding that I change medication."
— WebMD review"I've never been treated so awful by a doctor in life! He's a terrible doctor in my opinion. BEWARE!"
— PainClinics.com reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- OZH adds general surgeon, NP to medical staff | West Plains Daily Quill — Jan 22, 2026
- Ozarks Healthcare Dermatology adds Dr. Jordan Lane - Ozark Radio News — Aug 23, 2025
- Ozarks Healthcare Earns National and Regional Recognition for Excellence in Rural Care - Ozark Radio News — Jul 31, 2025
- By the numbers: Celebrating OZH physicians on Doctors’ Day | West Plains Daily Quill — Mar 25, 2026
- Ozarks Healthcare surgeon earns prestigious fellowship | West Plains Daily Quill — Oct 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More pain management clinics in West Plains
Ozarks Healthcare Pain Management Clinic in West Plains is part of the Ozarks Healthcare system, a nonprofit, 114-bed acute care hospital and multi-clinic network serving eight counties in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas. The Pain Management Clinic, led by specialists in anesthesiology and interventional pain management, offers comprehensive pain relief services as part of Ozarks Healthcare’s broader offerings, which include primary care, specialty clinics, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and home care. The system is headquartered in West Plains, MO, and employs a large, growing workforce. For contact, Ozarks Healthcare operates at 1100 Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO 65775, with main phone 417-256-9111.
Baxter Health is a private, non-profit hospital system based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, with 3 U.S. offices and presence in the Ozarks region. It serves Northern Arkansas and Southern Missouri, offering comprehensive medical services across 40+ locations. The organization was founded in 1963 and operates under the alias Baxter Regional Medical Center. For details about a specific unit like the Specialty Clinic at West Plains, contact Baxter Health directly (main HQ: 624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653; phone: (870) 508-1000).
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