Dr. Philip Carroll Slocum, DO

Dr. Philip Slocum is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist with five decades of experience treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from A T Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and has dedicated his career to helping patients with serious respiratory illnesses. Dr. Slocum speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Slocum practices at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, where he provides comprehensive care for patients with chronic lung disease and COPD. His expertise includes managing COPD with other health complications, ensuring patients receive coordinated treatment for multiple conditions. He performs pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well lungs are working and uses bronchodilator reversibility testing to determine the best breathing medications for each patient. Patients have given him an average rating of …3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.