Dr. William S. Hughes, DO | Joplin, MO | Family Medicine

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Dr. William Hughes is a family medicine physician who has been caring for patients for nearly four decades. He earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Kirksville Osteo Medical Center. His extensive experience spans 39 years of practice, providing comprehensive healthcare to families and individuals of all ages. Dr. Hughes communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Hughes practices at Freeman Family Medicine Associates in Joplin, Missouri, and maintains affiliations with Freeman Neosho Hospital and Freeman Hospital West. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions and provides pediatric care for children. His practice includes ordering blood tests to monitor patient health and coordinating physical therapy treatments when needed. Patients consistently rate Dr. Hughes highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.5

25 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks English
Kirksville Osteo Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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more concerned with telling you that pain meds are bad and he doesn't like to prescribe them, even non narcotic pain meds

March 29th, 2016

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He and staff are caring, professional always doing their best. Dr Hughes is compassionate, accurate always professional.

November 23rd, 2012

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He and staff are caring, professional always doing their best. Dr Hughes is compassionate, accurate always professional.

November 23rd, 2012

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He and staff are caring, professional always doing their best. Dr Hughes is compassionate, accurate always professional.

November 23rd, 2012

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He and staff are caring, professional always doing their best. Dr Hughes is compassionate, accurate always professional.

November 23rd, 2012

Freeman Family Medicine Associates

702 E 34th St Ste 202Joplin, MO 64804

Tel: (417) 347-2535

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Freeman Family Medicine Associates

702 E 34TH ST STE 102JOPLIN, MO 64804

Tel: (417) 347-8200

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 - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. William Scott Hughes, DO	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Karina Guffey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (25 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Joplin , MO	Orlando , FL	Springfield , MO	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kirksville Osteo Medical Center

Medical School

A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1987

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