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Freeman Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery • Joplin, MO

★★★☆☆3.1/532 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • U.S. News & World Report: 3/5 (32 reviews)
  • Vitals (for Dr. Derek W. Miller): 4.4/5
  • Vitals: 4.3/5

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Successful surgical outcomes and pain relief for some patients
  • High praise for specific orthopedic surgeons, particularly Dr. Twiss and Dr. Miller
  • Use of advanced technology like the CORI robotic system for knee replacements linked to higher patient satisfaction
  • Availability of same-day services for non-life-threatening sports injuries

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor administrative experiences, including rude or dismissive reception staff
  • Concerns about long wait times and busy office environments hindering quality of care
  • Complaints about scheduling issues, such as frequent rescheduling due to doctor availability
  • Perceived lack of attentiveness or rush by some providers during appointments

In patients' words

"he scheduled me for a surgery, and now I am doing well... dr.twiss is the best doctor I saw for my pain. highly recommend the doctor."

— LocalityBiz patient review

"my wife has had her appointments moved 4 separate times because the doctors going on vacation... AVOID THIS NONSENSE AT ALL COSTS. Unprofessional treatment... really mean receptionists that are condescending and dismissive."

— LocalityBiz patient review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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