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Dr. Samuel Turner Jr, DO

Dr. Samuel Turner Jr, DO

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Turner Jr, DO is an internist in Joplin, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of north texas in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

702 E 34th St Ste 101 Joplin, MO 64804
Telehealth available
(417) 782-3032
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Dr. Turner Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Turner Jr

4.1

23 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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
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GV – Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Feb 14, 2024
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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
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Larry Rose – Nov 28, 2022
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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
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KAREN R. ROSE – Nov 27, 2022
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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
Helpful
Judy Southard – Aug 18, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Larissa Jordan – Mar 27, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. E. L. Jordan – Mar 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Joplin, Mo – May 31, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Neosho, MO – May 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
diamond, mo – Apr 04, 2017
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Dr. Samuel Turner Jr, DO is an internist in Joplin, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of north texas in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas and Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of North Texas

    Medical School, 1985
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Turner Jr is a patient favorite Internist

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    Locations

    Practice

    Samuel K Turner DO702 E 34th St Ste 101 Joplin, MO 64804
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    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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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

      View all patient feedback

    • Mercy Hospital Carthage

      3125 Dr Russell Smith Way
      Carthage, MO 64836

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

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

      2% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • 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
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