Summary

Dr. Maria Bruce is a family medicine physician with over four decades of experience serving patients and families. She earned her medical degree from Cebu Doctors University College of Medicine and has been practicing for 41 years, bringing extensive knowledge to comprehensive primary care. Dr. Bruce is fluent in Filipino, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations with cultural understanding.

Dr. Bruce practices at Mercy Hospital Joplin and sees patients at Mercy Clinic Primary Care in Joplin, Missouri. She specializes in treating high blood pressure and managing back pain in both pregnant women and young patients. Her practice includes performing blood work and complete blood counts to help diagnose various health conditions. Patients have given Dr. Bruce an average rating of 3.6 stars for her care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 41 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Filipino
  • Cebu Doctors University College Of Medicine
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mercy Clinic Primary Care - 50th Street

202 E 50th StJoplin, MO 64804
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.6 
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41 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Filipino Speaks English Speaks English
Joplin , MOBoca Raton , FLOrlando , FLSpringfield , MO
Med School: Cebu Doctors University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria F. Bruce

  • Aetna
  • Allwell from Home State Health
  • Ambetter from Home State Health
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Arkansas MCO
  • BearSkin Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • CNH/Reman
  • Comp Care of the Ozarks
  • Comp Results
  • Coventry
  • Each Care Network
  • First Health Network
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Systems Inc.
  • HealthChoice
  • HealthNet Federal
  • Home State Health
  • Humana
  • Integrity Home Care
  • MHNet
  • Missouri Care
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • National Comp Care
  • NHC Advantage
  • Prime Health Services
  • Tri-State Healthcare Coalition
  • United Healthcare
  • USA Managed Care Organization

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria F. Bruce has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maria F. Bruce has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Cebu Doctors University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Maria Bruce speaks Filipino.
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