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Diabetes and Endocrinology - MU Health Care

EndocrinologyColumbia, MO

★★★★☆4.0/576 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Stephen Brietzke): 3.9 out of 5 (16 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Gardner): 5.0 out of 5 (3 ratings)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Sonya Addison): 3.3 out of 5 (23 ratings)
  • WebMD (Dr. Sonya Addison): 4.5 out of 5 (32 ratings)
  • Vitals (Dr. James R. Sowers): 5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Patients often describe providers as knowledgeable and thorough
  • Appreciation for providers who take time to listen to concerns and explain conditions clearly
  • Recognition of expertise in managing complex endocrine and metabolic conditions

Common complaints

  • Disputes regarding insurance network coverage (specifically with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) affecting patient access to specialists
  • Frustration with the administrative process for requesting continuity of care when insurance coverage changes
  • Concerns about feeling dismissed regarding specific health complaints or reliance solely on lab results instead of patient-reported symptoms in some cases

In patients' words

"I was favorably impressed with Dr Brietzke. He came in already up to speed on my husband's fairly complicated health background, listened well without interrupting, and offered helpful encouragement along the way."

Healthgrades review for Dr. Stephen Brietzke

"Dr Gardner took time to explain the thyroid issue. He is very knowledgeable. Very kind."

Healthgrades review for Dr. Michael Gardner

"This stalemate is putting so much added stress on people who are already probably stressed, in pain and miserable with whatever they have going on, and this doesn't help."

Patient comment regarding MU Health Care insurance network issues

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6].

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