Dr. John Putnam, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience
Dr. John Putnam, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Springfield, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1983. He is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.
3.7 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (29 reviews)
Practice
4350 S National Ave Ste C200 Springfield, MO 65810Make an Appointment
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Dr. Putnam's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Putnam
3.7
29 ratings, 8 with a written review
| 5 star | 66% | 66% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 28% | 28% |
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Great Care
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Debbie P. – Jan 21, 2025
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Left knee
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Sep 20, 2023
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Botched my shoulder repair twice
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Amy Jo Frye – Aug 04, 2023
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Mean, hateful, felon. This was a couple years ago not sure now
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
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2019
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Dr. Putnam replaced both of my knees in 2016. I felt that I had the best surgeon possible. He explained the surgery and recovery to me, also took the time to answer my questions and my husband since he was my caretaker. The staff is wonderful. I would seek his help in a heartbeat should I need to see an orthopedic surgeon.
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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Rebecca Doornbos – Nov 13, 2019
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This doctor is apparently motivated by one thing only, money. He refuses to see anyone who is not in his network of insurance even if they have medicare paying along with the insurance. I never trust a doctor who is money motivated. Ask yourself, do they really care about you?
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
5 others found this helpful
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David in West Plains, MO – Oct 05, 2017
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Doctor Putnam, makes you feel comfortable with all your questions and concerns , I had rotator cuff surgery and was very pleased with my outcome if I have to have surgery again for any orthopedic I would go back to him with out a doubt.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Tena McGearey in Mountain Grove – Sep 16, 2016
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IF I COULD HAVE DR. PUTNAM DO ALL MY MEDICAL I WOULD. HE LISTENS TO WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY. HE DOESN'T RUSH AROUND AND GIVES YOU THE TIME YOU NEED! HE DID MY SHOULDER SURGERY AND WORKED ON MY KNEE. HIS OFFICE STAFF IS WONDERFUL. I DON'T HAVE A 15MIN. HOLD ON THE PHONE TO REACH THEM AND THEY ARE SO SWEET, ESPECIALLY REGINA. THANK YOU DR. PUTNAM AND HIS STAFF FOR YOUR EXCELLENT TREATMENT. MOST DRS. OFFICES OUT THERE NEED TO HAVE TRAINING FOR THERE STAFF ON HOW TO TREAT PATIENTS!
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
14 others found this helpful
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MARGARET SUDDATH in Springfield, MO – Jun 21, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. John Putnam, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Springfield, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1983. He is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South. He is accepting new patients.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center
Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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