Dr. Melvin Karges, MD
Dr. Melvin Karges, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Joplin, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting new patients.
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702 E 34th St Ste 100 Joplin, MO 64804Make an Appointment
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- Area of ExpertiseDr. Karges specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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Dr. Melvin Karges, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Joplin, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read morePhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient 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
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
89%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
91%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
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