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Dr. John Knudsen III, MD

Dr. John Knudsen III, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Knudsen III, MD is a pain medicine physician in Joplin, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting new patients.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

1515 E 32nd St Ste 200 Joplin, MO 64804

Make an Appointment

(417) 624-4277

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Knudsen III specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Knudsen III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Knudsen III

1.7

37 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
81%
81%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Nov 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Unprofessional – Jul 19, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin Robertson – Sep 05, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Shannon – Jan 13, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Concerned – Jun 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
ann – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah in Joplin, MO – Apr 12, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Granby – Jan 24, 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
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dallas, TX – Jul 30, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
CS in Pittsburg, KS – Aug 09, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stan Sanders in Fairland,ok – Jul 27, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bonnie Roberts in Miami, OK – Dec 30, 2015
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Dr. John Knudsen III, MD is a pain medicine physician in Joplin, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Critical Care Medicine
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1515 E 32nd St Ste 200 Joplin, MO 64804
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Practice

Office2894 W Walnut St Ste B Rogers, AR 72756
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Office4 E Corners Pain Relief Institut Joplin, MO 64804
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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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