Freeman Ear, Nose & Throat Center
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) • Joplin, MO • Since 1925
About
Freeman Health System is a nonprofit, privately owned hospital network based in Joplin, Missouri, with two campuses in Joplin and a satellite hospital in Neosho. It operates the Freeman West teaching hospital (339 beds) and is the largest employer in the Joplin area, employing over 3,000 staff across the system. The network offers comprehensive services including emergency/urgent care, cancer care, orthopedics, neurology, ENT, heart care, pediatrics, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, and more. It is affiliated with Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and has a Level II trauma emergency department. Founded in 1925, Freeman Health System serves the Joplin region with a broad range of medical specialties and facilities. If you’re specifically seeking information about Freeman Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services, Freeman provides ENT care within its broader health system, but this summary does not list a separate standalone ENT center. For ENT-specific details, contacting Freeman Health System or visiting their ENT department pages would be recommended.
Clinic Type
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Address
1331 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone
+1 417-347-6767
CommunityHealth@freemanhealth.com
Opening Hours
M: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; T: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; W: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Th: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; F: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
M: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm T: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm W: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm T: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm F: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.5/5 (138)
- Vitals: 3/5 (30)
- Healthgrades: 4/5 (7)
- US News & World Report: 4/5 (Average across multiple providers) (Varies by provider)
Patients praise
- Effective surgical outcomes (e.g., thyroidectomy)
- Helpful and knowledgeable staff for specific conditions like allergies
- Personalized and caring approach reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Perceived lack of empathy or time spent by providers
- Concerns about office staff and scheduling professionalism
- Painful experiences during specific procedures
"Dr. McClintick performed my total Thyroidectomy and did a great job! His nurses were very personable and nice, willing to answer questions."
— Yelp"Rude, in a hurry, used out dated scope on sinuses very pain, unprofessional."
— Vitals"I find it RIDICULOUS that Freeman expects you to wait 3 months for an appointment !!! ... A solution just might be --- HIRE more than (1) person to treat EAR , NOSE, & THROAT !!!"
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Internist joins Freeman Health System | News | joplinglobe.com — Jul 20, 2025
- Dr. William Estep Joins Freeman Health System – Joplin Business Outlook — Jul 15, 2025
- Freeman Health System Acquires Thousand Oaks Building in Joplin – Joplin Business Outlook — Jan 26, 2026
- Freeman Health System acquires Missouri facility to expand outpatient services - Becker’s ASC — Jan 26, 2026
- Freeman Health System Neurosurgeons Demonstrate ‘Game-Changing’ Spinal Surgical Technologies – Joplin Business Outlook — Sep 30, 2025
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