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Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD
Optometry* Age 48
Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
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Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD is an Optometrist in Joplin, MO.
Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD

Optometry* Age 48
Joplin, MO
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD is an Optometrist in Joplin, MO.

About Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD

Dr. Whitesell graduated from Universtiy Of Missouri-Columbia in 2004 and completed a residency at Fayetteville Va Medical Center. Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD is an Optometrist in Joplin, MO and has 22 years experience. Dr. Whitesell currently practices at Missouri Eye Institute of Joplin LLC. Dr. Whitesell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitesell is board certified in Optometry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Choice Preferred Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Preferred Care Blue PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Alliance EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Where Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Missouri Eye Institute of Joplin LLC
    4500 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 626-8082
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Missouri Eye Institute LLC
    1531 E Bradford Pkwy Ste 100, Springfield, MO 65804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 887-3900
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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Meet Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD

Specialties*
Optometry
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Does Dr. Whitesell communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Whitesell offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Whitesell have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Whitesell offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Whitesell's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whitesell's profile.

Yes, Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD holds board certification in Optometry.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Universtiy Of Missouri-Columbia
    2004
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Optometry
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Fayetteville Va Medical Center
    2007
Residency Hospital

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