Summary

Dr. Laura Kresta specializes in geriatric medicine and family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups with particular expertise in caring for older adults. She earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her residency training at Truman Medical Center. With 14 years of experience in practice, Dr. Kresta brings extensive knowledge to her patient care. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities.

Dr. Kresta practices at Mercy Hospital Springfield and sees patients at Mercy Clinic Primary Care in Springfield, Missouri. She focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and treating high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. Her practice includes coordinating physical therapy services and conducting essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and general blood work. Patients rate Dr. Kresta 4.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 14 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Truman Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mercy Clinic Primary Care - 3530 W. Mount Vernon

3530 W. Mount Vernon Street Suite 100Springfield, MO 65802
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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Dr. Laura Elizabeth KrestaDr. Kelsey Lyn Orr, MDDr. Dennis Edwin SaleDr. Stuart Ford Conner, MD
Geriatric MedicineNurse PractitionerEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
14 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Springfield , MOSPRINGFIELD , MOSpringfield , MOSpringfield , MO
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura Elizabeth Kresta

  • Aetna
  • Allwell from Home State Health
  • Ambetter from Home State Health
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • Arkansas MCO
  • Cigna
  • Comp Care of the Ozarks
  • Comp Results
  • Coventry
  • Each Care Network
  • First Health Network
  • Health Management Network
  • Health Net Federal Services
  • Health Systems Inc.
  • Healthlink
  • Home State Health
  • Humana
  • Integrity Home Care
  • MHNet
  • Missouri Care
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Municipal Health Benefit Fund
  • National Comp Care
  • NHC Advantage
  • OHARA
  • Prime Health Services
  • QualChoice
  • Tri-State Healthcare Coalition
  • USA Managed Care Organization

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laura Elizabeth Kresta has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura Elizabeth Kresta has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Truman Medical Center

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Medicine And BiosciencesGraduated in 2012

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Which hospitals is Dr. Laura Kresta affiliated with?
Dr. Laura Kresta is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.
Where is Dr. Laura Kresta's office located?
Dr. Laura Kresta's office is located at 3530 W. Mount Vernon Street Suite 100, Springfield, MO, 65802.

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