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Dr. Brian Ipsen, MD

Dr. Brian Ipsen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Ipsen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Galena, KS and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ipsen has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Labette Health. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

444 Four States Dr Ste 1 Galena, KS 66739
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Dr. Ipsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ipsen

4.4

29 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
7%
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1 Star
7%
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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
6 people found this helpful
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David Qualls in Webb City, MO – Nov 20, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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MOUNTAIN HOME – Nov 23, 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
6 people found this helpful
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James Humphrey in Grove, OK – Sep 04, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Darlene sisk in Pittsburg, ks – Apr 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
22 people found this helpful
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Teresa in Galena, KS – Dec 20, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Ipsen's specialty focuses on adult spinal disorders, including the treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine pathology. His particular interests include cervical spine disorders, minimally invasive techniques, and motion preserving technology....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Children's Mercy Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • New England Baptist Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • Umkc-truman Med Ctr-st Lukes Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States LLC444 Four States Dr Ste 1 Galena, KS 66739
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Practice

Mercy Hospital Joplin dba100 Mercy Way Joplin, MO 64804
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Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas1619 K66 Galena, KS 66739
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas

    1619 K66
    Galena, KS 66739
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

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

    94%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

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  • Freeman Neosho Hospital

    113 W Hickory St
    Neosho, MO 64850

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Freeman Hospital West

    1102 W 32nd St
    Joplin, MO 64804
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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