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Dr. Barbara Wotherspoon, MD

Dr. Barbara Wotherspoon, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Barbara Wotherspoon, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Springfield, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1998. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

1965 S Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65804

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wotherspoon

3.9
42 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
69%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
26%
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What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Roberta – Mar 11, 2023
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Gave me staph infection during my c section. Took the hospital 2 ER visits to finally realize and by then I was almost septic. Once I was admitted into the hospital, she came into my room on a Monday morning and cut me open for a second time and said, "oh, it's not that deep". 3 other on call drs had examined me and decided to not cut my incision open again, but she flew into the room and just did it, without examining. I then had to be packed for weeks after I was discharged. Her NP checked me at my 6 weeks postpartum appt and wrote in the notes that my incision was "closed and healed". I was back at urgent care 2 weeks later and they had to give me more antibiotics because the infection was still there. The dr examined me and looked at the notes from the NP and was confused because he said I was not closed or healed and couldn't figure out why she had wrote that in the notes. If you want to live and not die or almost die, stayaway from this dr and her whole office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2020
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She is AMAZING!! She worked my surgery in her busy schedule even though she was booked way out. So grateful! She has great bedside manners and I recommend her to all my friends!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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Kind, knowledgeable, and a great surgeon! She went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of and comfortable after my hysterectomy. The nurse practitioner who works with her is also great, and I enjoyed seeing them both. Never were my concerns brushed off or ignored. No matter how backed up they were, she always took the time to answer every one of my questions. My only regret is not finding her sooner so she could have been my OB throughout my pregnancies!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2018
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I don't have any experience with her as an OB, but wasn't happy with her as my GYN over a period of several years. I felt like she wouldn't listen to my symptoms and repeatedly told me I was "too young" to have them, implying they weren't real. I often felt like she was trying to walk out the door while I was speaking to her, and she didn't seem to recall what was discussed at previous appointments. I've since seen other doctors that would listen to me and provide diagnoses & treatments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Springfield, MO – Nov 30, 2017
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I felt like the doctor paid more attention to her computer than me and did not take any of my questions or concerns seriously. I called the office two days in a row because bleeding had started at five months, and was told I come in for a fetal heartbeat if that "made me feel better". Was told to go home and rest. I lost my baby two days later. I felt this was extremely negligent as nothing was done to help prevent this loss.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Springfield, MO – May 27, 2017
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I'd give a 4star but I've never had so many issues with a gyno office. First the 2 receptionist checking you in are rude & just constantly mad looking. 1 time when I was waiting to get called in I actually heard them talking bad about another client when they left. Their answering phone service NEVER picks up. So if you need to cancel or reschedule forget it. Her nurses are quick, short and cold. No compassion whats so ever. Dr.W her self is nice &caring but does not remember anything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Springfield, MO – Feb 01, 2017
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I made my initial appointment with her and had to wait almost 3 months to get in. She was definitely worth the wait! She's a great combination of personable and professional, and always made me feel very at ease during my appointments with her. She always made sure all my questions were answered and took the time to listen to me. The CNA's and nurses in the office are also really great! The practice is large, so you'll wait a while, but she's a great physician. A+
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Josie in Kansas City, MO – Jan 16, 2017
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Dr. Wotherspoon has impressed me from the beginning. The first day I was scheduled to see her, the staff informed me she left for a delivery and I would have to wait (which happens with an OB). I waited for about 45 min, when the staff asked if I would see the NP. I did, and she was great. but as I was getting in my car I rec'd a call from Dr. Wotherspoon herself asking that I come back as she would like to meet me and apologized several times for the wait. Shows character and compassion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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rachmc in springfield mo – Jul 19, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Barbara Wotherspoon, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Springfield, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1998. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Medical School, 1998
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities1965 S Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65804
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Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield1235 E Cherokee St Springfield, MO 65804
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St Johns Ambulatory Surgery Center1229 E Seminole St Springfield, MO 65804
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Practice

Office222 E Primrose St Ste E Springfield, MO 65807
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St
    Springfield, MO 65804
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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