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Charles Youngho Ro, MD, Joplin

Charles Youngho Ro, MD

General Surgery • Joplin, MO • Since 1896

About

Mercy Hospital Joplin is a nonprofit hospital in Joplin, Missouri, part of Mercy Health. Located at 100 Mercy Way, it operates as a private care hospital with 100+ beds and a Level II Trauma Emergency Department. It was formerly St. John’s Regional Medical Center, suffered damage in the 2011 Joplin tornado, and reopened in 2015 after rebuilding. The hospital is affiliated with Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and employs about 138 staff. Key leadership includes Neurosurgery/Stroke Program Medical Director Mani Nezhad and various directors across clinical departments. Contact: (417) 781-2727.

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Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

Mercy Clinic, Joplin, MO

Phone

855-420-7900

Email

disabilityaccommodations@mercy.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.mercy.net/doctor/charles-youngho-ro-md/

Services Offered

  • General Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Team

  • Charles Youngho Ro, Weill Cornell Medicine; Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital-General Surgery; American Board of Surgery — MD, General Surgery and Trauma Surgery

Insurance & Payment

  • Mercy accepts most plans under this insurance provider. Please verify with your insurance provider before scheduling.

Mercy typically accepts the following plans: Mercy accepts most plans under this insurance provider. Please verify with your insurance provider before scheduling.

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FAQs

Is Charles Youngho Ro accepting new patients?

Yes, Accepting new patients.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • DocSpot: 4.94/5 (51)
  • Birdeye: 4.6/5 (20)
  • US News & World Report: Not specified (35)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable
  • Excellent communication and bedside manner
  • Thorough explanations of procedures and options
  • Good listener

Common complaints

  • Complaints about office staff/nurse behavior

"Dr. Ro was professional knowledgeable and very thorough. My questions were answered regarding my concerns and surgical procedures options explained."

— Mercy.net

"Dr. Ro is an excellent surgeon who also is fantastic in communication. ... His nurse is beyond rude."

— Vitals.com

"I've had three procedures done by Dr. Ro now and received the same treatment each time. He is easy to talk to and listens extremely well."

— Healthgrades.com

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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