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Dr. Paula McMurtry, MD

Dr. Paula McMurtry, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paula McMurtry, MD is a rheumatologist in Columbia, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McMurtry has extensive experience in Autoimmune Diseases and Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Boone Hospital Center and Bothwell Regional Health Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

900 W Nifong Blvd Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 815-6640

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McMurtry specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McMurtry's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McMurtry

3.2

31 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
48%
48%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
10%
10%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
39%
39%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
Nov 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
S – Nov 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 01, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
CoMoJo – Jul 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ankylosing Patient in Columbia , MO – Dec 18, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim in Novinger, MO – Apr 17, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Imperial, MO – Feb 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
K in Columbia, MO – Jul 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Any way to click 0 or - stars? in Columbia MO – Mar 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wilma in Marceline, MO – Jan 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paula McMurtry, MD is a rheumatologist in Columbia, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McMurtry has extensive experience in Autoimmune Diseases and Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Drexel University...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Office900 W Nifong Blvd Ste 101 Columbia, MO 65203
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Practice

Medicine Shoppe of Columbia401 N Keene St Columbia, MO 65201
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway
    Columbia, MO 65201
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bothwell Regional Health Center

    601 E 14th St
    Sedalia, MO 65301
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Samaritan Hospital

    1205 N Missouri St
    Macon, MO 63552
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