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Dr. Laura Kresta, DO

Dr. Laura Kresta, DO

Geriatric Medicine*

Dr. Laura Kresta, DO is a geriatric medicine physician in Springfield, MO. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

2212 W Kearney St Springfield, MO 65803
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(417) 831-8074

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kresta specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Geriatric Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Kresta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kresta

3.4
7 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
43%
43%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
14%
14%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
29%
29%

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A doc that cares about her patients
I will just say I am very overweight. She took the time to talk me through some options. She even shared a personal experience with me that I could relate to! I have since recived gastric bypass surgery and am way down on my weight. I will be sticking to the program to continue to loose and hit my goal. I don't think if I hadn't met her I would be here today. She is my doc for life!
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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Jim – Nov 19, 2024
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Laura Kresta is amazing. I feel more comfortable with her than I have with any doctor, which is why I have no problem driving close to an hour to see her.
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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Jan 30, 2021
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I recently lost my Primary due to her retirement. I am a long term chronic pain patient and had been with previous Dr. 18 plus years. I was treated worse than dirt by Dr. Kresta. As a 64 year old female I knew I would need records so I took all MRI's and medical records to appointment. I was treated like a drug seeking scum of the earth. Without even reviewing my records or MRI's and Neurosurgeon's report she rudely sent me on my way offering NOTHING as far as suggestions or assistance. I would NOT refer anyone to her. She was quite rude, abrupt and dismissive. I have since found a Dr. with compassion and manners that took the time to read all records and view MRI's.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Senior who lost Primary Care Physician – Oct 06, 2020
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She was nice a d seem like she cared, but she does not hep people with pending disability cases. She saids it takes to long. She said i need to go through my lawyers to get a doctor for me. I told i been there and they don't kerp doctors names on record. If a doctor takes don't want to mess with disability patients that pending Social security case, then don't take Medicaid only patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Elizabeth Welty – Jul 19, 2019
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I recently move to the area and needed a PCP. I am so glad I found Dr. Kresta. She took time to listen and review my complete history. She truly cares about her patients and discusses all options of treatment and takes into consideration what the patient thinks. Class A doctor!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Brian McCullough in Springfield, MO – May 05, 2017
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I did not have a family physician and needed one. On my very first visit she took the time to listen and take notes. I needed prescriptions to set up mail order pharmacy and she helped me with all that. I would strongly recommend her for anyone but especially for Tricare 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
2 others found this helpful
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Jeff Brownlow in Springfield, MO – Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Laura Kresta, DO is a geriatric medicine physician in Springfield, MO. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • 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.

  • Kansas City University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Geriatric Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Clinic W Kearney Family Medicine2212 W Kearney St Springfield, MO 65803
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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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
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