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417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

Sports MedicineJoplin, MO

★★★★☆4.4/555 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Vitals: 4.4/5 stars (Dr. Derek Miller) (55 ratings)
  • Vitals: 4.3/5 stars (Dr. Todd Twiss)
  • Vitals: 4.2/5 stars (Dr. David Leigh Black)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Effective surgical outcomes for joint replacement and tendon repair
  • Appreciation for professional medical care and staff efficiency from some patients
  • Some providers are highly recommended by patients

Common complaints

  • Reports of unprofessional treatment by staff
  • Condescending or dismissive receptionist interactions
  • Long wait times and rescheduling of appointments
  • Complaints regarding rushed consultations and perceived lack of attention to patient pain/concerns

In patients' words

"My wife broke her arm over 4 weeks ago that needs surgery, she has had her appointments moved 4 separate times... AVOID THIS NONSENSE AT ALL COSTS. Unprofessional treatment of my wife, really mean receptionists that are condescending and dismissive."

LocalityBiz (Review of Freeman Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Joplin)

"dr.twiss is the best doctor I saw for my pain.highly recommend the doctor."

LocalityBiz (Review of Freeman Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Joplin)

"He is one special man. He did my knee replacement and I was one happy old lady. I can’t believe how well I did and his staff are great too. I would highly recommend him to anybody."

Vitals (Review of Dr. Derek Miller)

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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