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Dr. Vernita Hairston-Mitchell, MD

Dr. Vernita Hairston-Mitchell, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine*

Dr. Vernita Hairston-Mitchell, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Columbia, MO. She is affiliated with medical facilities University of Kansas Hospital and University of Missouri Health Care. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1020 Hitt St Columbia, MO 65212

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hairston-Mitchell specializes in the areas of Neurology & Spinal Injury Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • 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. Hairston-Mitchell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hairston-Mitchell

4.3
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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I’ve been seeing Dr. Hairston for Years!
Dr. Hairston is wonderful. Kind and considerate. She’s been my doctor for years. I have MS. She’s stayed on top of my medications and MRI’s and bloodwork. She has a fabulous nurse named Martha who handles any extra problems that may arise. With these two you can’t go wrong! 5*
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kelly Derringer – Jun 23, 2023
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She is the first doctor that was thorough with examining me and cared how I was feeling. I would very much recommend her,
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 16, 2023
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Seriously she is awesome!
Dr. Hairston is incredibly sweet. She has tons of experience and she is very thorough with her exams. She takes time with each patient and cares. She has excellent bedside manner and responds to messages timely. She is awesome I highly recommend her!
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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New patient – Jun 10, 2022
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Concerned PARENT
I Pray, each patient be graced with the care of Dr. Hariston. THANK YOU for professional exquisite CARE... Very Truly Jamie WISE-MARTIN and Jennifer Wise..
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
Helpful
Mar 11, 2022
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I have A LOT of health problems that I have been battling for a long time. I was impressed with Dr. Hairston because she took the time to read through my vast medical record before my appointment. Very knowledgable and caring. Listened to my concerns and was thourough.
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
Helpful
Elizabeth – Dec 01, 2021
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Dr. Hairston was disrespectful, rude and uncompassionate to me on each occasion I saw her as a patient. I would not recommend her on any level. I have since moved to another doctor whose behavior is appropriate and caring.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Vernita F. Hairston-Mitchell, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with more than 20 years of experience. Fellowship trained in clinical neuromuscular disorders and neuro-rehabilitation, Dr. Hairston-Mitchell's clinical interests are in treating...read more
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

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  • University Of Maryland Baltimore School Of Med|university Of Pennsylvania School Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Spinal Injury Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mizzou Pharmacy-Hitt Street1020 Hitt St Columbia, MO 65212
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Practice

Office3599 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66103
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St
    Kansas City, KS 66160
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of Missouri Health Care

    1 Hospital Dr
    Columbia, MO 65212

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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