Summary

Dr. Mitchell Ahrens is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung and breathing disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he also completed his residency training in 2005. Dr. Ahrens furthered his expertise through a fellowship at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2008, bringing 24 years of experience to his practice. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ahrens practices at the CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center in Springfield, Missouri, and maintains affiliations with Citizens Memorial Health Care. He focuses on treating conditions such as sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and respiratory failure. His expertise includes performing sleep studies and polysomnograms to evaluate sleep disorders, along with end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring to assess breathing patterns. Patients rate Dr. Ahrens 4.4 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive approach to pulmonary care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 24 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CoxHealth Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center

3800 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Springfield , MOSpringfield , MOMonett , MOMountain View , MO
Med School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Medical Education) Med School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Medicine (Medical Education) Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mitchell Ahrens

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • Empower Healthcare Solutions - Medicaid (Managed)
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • MO HealthNet - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Summit Community Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mitchell Ahrens has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mitchell Ahrens has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Alabama School of Medicine2008

Residency

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences2005
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences2003

Medical School

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Medical Education)Graduated in 2002

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Dr. Mitchell Ahrens's office is located at 3800 S National Ave, Springfield, MO, 65807.
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