Looking for reccomendations of pediatricians in the Joplin/Neosho area that are well versed in the NICU grads. Especially ones with past breathing issues. Thanks!
Jayme H. replied:
Dr Holmes!!!!
Gretchen D. replied:
We use Dr. Laura Henness. My twins were 26 weekers! We came home on oxygen and two monitors. She is fantastic!!
Tina N. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.warddemasters she did the same with us! Love her!!
Angela F. replied:
Dr. Gorman is new to Joplin but was our pediatrician in Parsons. She is amazing! She is at Pediatric Assoc. Of SW Missouri in Joplin.
Ashley H. replied:
Dr. Hamby is the girls pediatrician, Kayleigh has terrible asthma (she wasn't a preemie tho) MaKenna was 2 1/2 months early and he is amazing with her.....my girls will never see anyone else. https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.ann.024 and https://www.facebook.com/megan.lasiter take their kids to Hamby also.
Elizabeth W. replied:
Dr. Holmes. ....
Karena A. replied:
We are very happy with Dr Grote.
Jayme H. replied:
417-455-4278
Heather C. replied:
Dr Grills, hands down my son was born at 31 weeks and my daughter at 28 weeks and he is their doctors. He was highly recommended for NiCU babies when I was trying to find a doctor for my son
Katie H. replied:
as a mom of 26 week twins with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic lung disease, I strongly encourage parents of severe preemies to have their children see a pediatric pulmonologist to manage their breathing issues. We see Dr. Lundien at Mercy Spri ngfield and love him. Dr. Terrance Carver at Children's Mercy in Kansas City was wonderful too. Pediatricians sometimes treat severe preemies with BPD or chronic lung disease as asthmatics and sometimes use the wrong meds to treat their breathing issues. I absolutely love our pediatrician, but adding the pediatric pulmonologist to treat their lung issues was like night and day for their health. My twins are 7 years old now and what used to prevent them from playing outside, they are now healthy and very active kids who love outdoors.
Kim M. replied:
Dr. Grills! My son was born at 24 weeks and he has taken excellent care of him.
Jessica M. replied:
Well you know our story and I'm using Dr Kelly Meier. She's been good to us so far.
Rae C. replied:
Dr. Grills. ...he has been good
Stacy M. replied:
Dr Dalton or Dr Petry. They are both great doctors.
Brenna C. replied:
My son was born at 23 weeks and he sees Dr Grills. Dr grills is simply wonderful! He's so good to my son and so knowledgeable! I'm not sure he's open to new clients, but I would recommend him!! Good luck choosing a pediatrician!!
Amanda C. replied:
Dr. Holmes is AMAZING!
Beth R. replied:
Dr Holmes
Mindy K. replied:
Dr. Kelly Meier. She took care of both of my NICU babies and found the source of my youngest son's breathing problems. She is wonderful! She is part of the group, Pediatric Associates in Joplin, 2719 E. 32 nd street. 417-782-5522
Caryn B. replied:
I second Dr Meier. She sees all of my kids and was wonderful with my son who was a NICU Grad with lung issues. 417-782-5522 we love all of the staff at Pediatric Associates
Repost for Coco-I'm looking for a family doctor for me, husband, and 7 year old son, any recommendations? or is it better to send my 7 year old to a pediatrician?
Laura P. replied:
www.accessfamilycare.org has Pediatricians, Family Practice, Womens Health and OB/GYN all in one location. We take insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and we also cover the uninsured and under insured. please call me if you have any questions 417-849-4159:-) ACCESS Family Care Community Health Centerwww.accessfamilycare.orgThis health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254 b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n)
Tara B. replied:
We LOVE Dr Paul Petry for a pediatrician!! He's in Freeman network.
LaBreeska H. replied:
Dr Mary Kennedy! Her husband is also in the same practice. She's a family Dr. My 7 year old son really likes her!
Cheryl T. replied:
We loved Dr. GROTE for our pediatrician. After my husband started working for Mercy we had to change. We just got a family doctor. I found it harder to get our kids into see her when they were sick that same day. So I would get your kids a pediatrician. Dr. Grote is a freeman doctor.
Jennifer L. replied:
If you choose a pediatrician, dr shari smith is amazing! Takes all insurance. Dr Mary Kennedy is our family doctor and we love her too!
Lauren M. replied:
Johnson and Grote Pediatrics---The best--hands down!
Kristi M. replied:
Dr Kimra Ross pediatrician affiliated w/ Freeman is amazing! Been ours for 20 yrs. Still have 2 w/ her.
Summer F. replied:
Manzer Family Medicine is the best and now has urgent care in the office from 6_10 pm
Moms out there with young ones... I know it could be a little early, but I'm currently looking into pediatricians. We are through freeman. Who do you recommend?
Abby B. replied:
417-347-2229
Latina P. replied:
Dr. Grote
Jamie D. replied:
It's not too early I just pre-registered my little boy with Dr.Smith!! She was an awesome doctor for me... So I know she will be amazing for my little one!
Richard E. replied:
Dr Hunter on 32 nd street
Richard E. replied:
Jennifer Higley and us use her.
Sara R. replied:
Isaac goes to Dr. Holmes. Good guy.
Ashley M. replied:
I like DR. Grills the best. He is in the same office as Henness
Renee E. replied:
Dr. Dickerson is who Quinn see, she's very nice and good with kids/babies!
Racheal W. replied:
Dr Smith was nivek's first pediatrician and although she can be very mean to the moms. She literally made me cry at his 2 week appointment because she told me I was crazy for letting him sleep through the night when he wanted to. She made me feel like the worst mother ever at that appointment. She was always good with the kids but she'll go off on the mom for no reason and with no hesitation. (Btw he was my second of 3 all of which slept all night by the time they were a few weeks old and none of them had issues) Not saying don't use her just saying be prepared
Teresa H. replied:
Let them sleep. You'd think that would get them in the routine of waking during the night. Ummm...No thanks! Catherine, A few of the parents I have babysit for have used Dr Grills. I've been to his office on numerous occasions and I think he is GREAT!! Ive never met Dr Henness but have read several posts in the pasts about him and hear he is really good too!
Emily B. replied:
Dr. Ross at pediatric partners. Dr. Henness and Lorie McCreary (NP) It's a wonderful office!
Stephanie S. replied:
Dr. Petry him and his staff are awesome. They put up with me and my craziness lol
Vikki C. replied:
Lindsey sees Dr Petry. I like him and her doesn't mind my stupid questions. He also never has a problem getting her in.
Racheal W. replied:
Dr Chilton! She's mercy but since it's in carthage it's still covered under freeman insurance. Plus since you're in cj the drive is pretty much the same either way. We love her though and she always works us in and even called on the weekend to check on angelis when we took her to kc
Jamie J. replied:
I used Dr Ross love her an Henness an Lorie an now my grandson goes there, like the staff too!!
Amy W. replied:
We go to Dr. Kimora Ross and she is wonderful. She has been there for us for 14 years. She has been there in dire times and truly loves my kids. Love her.
Amy W. replied:
Oops... Kimra Ross dumb auto correct.
Tiffany E. replied:
Pediatrics associates of sw Mo there awesome we use Hunter but there is others there and they just built there building and its really awsome.
Whitney S. replied:
I had Shari Smith for years, and she was GREAT, especially considering my kiddo was a tiny tot and we were monitoring his growth in all areas VERY carefully.
Yvonne J. replied:
I agree with Racheal WiningerWininger on Chilton she was Brent and Jonathan doctor and now her nurse practioner olivera is Elizbith RoseRose doctor she is totally fabulous!
Would anyone suggest a pediatrician in this area besides Dr. Mayo? I need a new one like asap?!
Jacky L. replied:
Dr. Chilton in Carthage and Dr. Smith in joplin are great! they're both with Mercy
Cristina C. replied:
Dr. Petry is great!! he's a bit strange but he's a good doctor.
Christina R. replied:
I have used Dr. Grills for 14 years. He's very good. Chelsea Mettlach, tell Trenton to just hush! lol
Christina R. replied:
Kelsey, Grills is just very soft-spoken and deliberate, but so very nice.
Chelsea M. replied:
Dr. Grills is great! But he is in Joplin
Jasmine C. replied:
go to Angie White in Lockwood
Chelsea M. replied:
Christina Rhymer, he was my pediatrician and I just love going to him! We travel from Springfield to Joplin just for Adley to see him! Haha, Trenton loves him too! He agrees that we aren't changing pediatricians lol.
Christina H. replied:
I love Dr. Wheeler & all the pediatricians in his office. Its Pediatrics of southwest mo in Jopli. Its mercy
Kels O. replied:
Dr Wheeler was mine but he isn't accepting anything but newborns right now.
Struggling to find a pediatrician that I am satisfied with for my kids! Any suggestions moms?! HELP! Have got to find one ASAP!
Amanda M. replied:
We used Dr. Nelson until he moved and now we go to Whitney Melton in Newark she isn't a pediatrician but she is wonderful!!
Katey V. replied:
We use Dr Kris Nwokeji in Newport. They always get us in if there's an emergency and we never have to wait a long time in the office! Love his staff also!
Christy W. replied:
Dr. Bates isn't a pediatrician but the i have used him since the twins were babies! ! I love him & so do they. Hope you find someone soon! I knkw a lot of my Newark friends go to Whitney Melton with their kids & love her also!
Need suggestions on a GOOD pediatrician in the Mercy network. Switching the girls to my insurance for next year. Need good referrals please!
Kristen A. replied:
We take Seth to Pediatric Associates Of SouthWest Missouri and his drs r Dr.Myers the number is 782-5522. Their new office is right by the old Smithys on 32 nd street.He loves her and she is really good with babies and kiddos.Hes been going to her since he was 4 months old
Mindi T. replied:
Dr. Joseph Mayo! I absolutely love him!
Brenda D. replied:
Caitlin had Dr. Turner years ago and Dr. Wheeler is on our school board and a youth group leader. Everyone thinks very highly of him. We missed all of you yesterday. I hope you are feeling better.
Wendyjo H. replied:
Weve had then since I started working at mercy . Brand new office on 32 nd. Weve actually seen everyone in the office and love them all. They arent mercy drs. But a private practice. But they are in our network. Dr. Wheeler, dr hunter
I am a single mom of two little girls and may be moving to Joplin very soon. I'm looking for some advice on several things.
1. Good/safe neighborhoods to live in and...
Amy V. replied:
Try Jeel Properties - I have a 2 br for way under $650 that I rent from them. (417) 553-4366 - if you wanna be super awesome you could say Amy told you...
Doris E. replied:
Dr Kimra Ross is an excellent pediatrician. She is over behind freeman hospital in Joplin
Julie H. replied:
Dr Garrett & Dr Dickerson at Freeman Children's Clinic are wonderful. I work here and they both really go the extra mile for their patients!
Hey all you momma's out there! I am looking for a pediatrician that works with freeman. Any good suggestions out there?
Sara B. replied:
Dr. Dickenson
Andrea C. replied:
DR. Laura Henness. She was my pediatrician and now Tyler's.
Tara F. replied:
Dr Kelly meier!!!
Mandy M. replied:
We use Dr. Henness too. We love her and the nurse practitioner, Lori.
KyLeigh G. replied:
Dr Beth Garrett
Sara Y. replied:
Henness. And if they tell you she's not taking new patients, tell them that she was highly recommended by a bunch of people. That might help you to get in. It worked for us Dr Henness also told me that drs offices may say they're full, but can always make exceptions and take new patients. Plus we just moved, so that should open up 2 spots right!?
Ashly S. replied:
Dr Henness
Tracey S. replied:
I met Saige's ped during my stay at the hospital. Her name is Christina Dalton. She works in the office across from freeman. I really like her so far.
Rebecca W. replied:
All three of my boys go to Dr. Holmes and we really like him.
Sara H. replied:
Dr. Petry! Love him.
Lauren W. replied:
Dr Beth Garrett is awesome! Or any of her partners at freeman children's clinic.
Tracey P. replied:
We loved/love Jeffrey Grills at the Children's Freeman Clinic.
Tom H. replied:
Dr Diann Hunter Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri Is Abrianna's. We love her.
Kaitlyn M. replied:
Dr. Grills
Dolores O. replied:
Dr Laura Heness
Alexa G. replied:
Dr. Sam Holmes!!!
Teri F. replied:
i love Dr Henness! her nurse is amazing and so is her nurse practitioner, Lori.
I am needing recommendations for an excellent pediatrician for Cora, Oliver, and Parker in Joplin. Blow up the comments and give me your feedback...and if possible, tell...
Natalie K. replied:
Dr. Henness is great. Jared has went to her since she took over for him at a year old. She's practical and takes her time.
Lisa S. replied:
Dr. Henness for sure!
Stacy W. replied:
Cassandra (nurse practioner)@access. Caroline Prater is pediatrician but I dont go see her with sis. I always see cassandra. Love her!
Shandy W. replied:
Miss Natalie goes to Dr. Jeffrey Grills. We like him. Great with the kids. Easy to get into.
Nicole B. replied:
You know I love Dr.Henness. I talked to her receptionist and they said they are taking new patients. One reason I love her is that she will not perform unnecessary testing on the kids.
Amber B. replied:
Dr. ROSS
Rene M. replied:
Dr Henness is WONDERFUL, but one of my daycare parents called a few weeks ago & she wasn't accepting new patients My girls see Dr Garrett. She's young. She's informed & She's most of all~ attentive.
Tammy G. replied:
LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Prater!!!! Access! She is like family! She does her job because she loves kids and loves truly caring for your children! and she has respect for YOUR thoughts! includes YOU! Takes her time! never rushed!! She has an amazing heart! If I could keep her forever I would!!
Erin T. replied:
Dr. Shari Smith at Pediatric Associates on 32 nd. They have an excellent new facility. Love her nurse practitioner Stephanie Stewart as well.
Greta N. replied:
Shari Smith !!!
Casey J. replied:
If Dr. Lassiter is still around (probably tore his name up right there lol), he was great with my kids, especially with Jeremy having autism and different issues and Tanner has autoimmune. I don't know if Dr. Stidman is still practicing there, but he took care of my older 2 children..both I liked really well.
Rebecca G. replied:
We use Mary Kennedy. She is with Mercy. We have used her for 8.5 years. She is a family physician. Absolutely love her rapor with my kiddos. She asks my opinion and is so sweet.
So, found out today that we're going to have to find a new pediatrician for the kids. Dr. Lasseter is leaving Freeman Children's Clinic. Dammit. I really loved their...
Caitlin B. replied:
Dr. Beth Garrett!
Erica N. replied:
I use Laura Henness at Pediatric Partners. I have uses her 10 years. She's pretty good.
Stacy W. replied:
We use Dr Dickerson at freeman children's clinic. I really like her very down to earth.
Any suggestions for a general family doctor? We have a good pediatrician, and a good ladies doctor, but no one that Phillip or I could go see for a sore throat, or the...
Samantha F. replied:
My whole family goes to the Dr Kennedys. Russell and Mary. They are great. They are across from freeman, in the Mercy building at 32 nd and Jackson, I think. I love Dr. Mary. My sister worked there for awhile too.
Daralice A. replied:
Randy Bowles is awesome. He wears tshirts and jeans and is very informal. Once you are established with him he is good about diagnosing things over the phone too. Josh and i have seen hin for years.
Aubree L. replied:
I see Dr. Neighmond (the female one) and absolutely love her!! I saw her before we moved to ak and then called her once we returned and she remembered me (and ryan and Finley) and asked about them since they didn't come with me. She's very knowledgeable and kind although she is a fast talker. Very personable too