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Dr. Gary Sides, DO

Dr. Gary Sides, DO

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Sides, DO is a family medicine physician in Festus, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1216 W Main St Festus, MO 63028
(314) 896-4668

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sides specializes in the area of Family Practice/OMT. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sides' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sides

2.9

14 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What could be improved
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Nicole Kelly – Jul 11, 2023
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Dana L Daniels – Jul 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2021
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What could be improved
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James_S7200 – Sep 21, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Lawrence and Sandra Abram – Sep 09, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
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Mar 10, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to look at the patient as a whole and treat all aspects of their concerns Developing a rapport and relationship with my patients is very important to me

biography

Gary W. Sides, DO, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with nearly 40 years of experience. Dr. Sides earned his medical degree from Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship at Des Peres...read more

  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • P.g. Institute And Kakatiya University / Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1980
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
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Family Practice/OMT
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Locations

Practice

Jefferson County Family Medicine1216 W Main St Festus, MO 63028
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63131
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Hospital Jefferson

    1400 US Highway 61
    Festus, MO 63028
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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