Kevin Bartow, MD
General Surgery • Bartow, FL • Since 1839
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About
MU Health Care (University of Missouri Health Care) is a private, educational, academic medical system based in Columbia, Missouri, founded in 1839. It functions as the state’s premier academic medical center, delivering primary to highly specialized care across Missouri and beyond, with about 6,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals serving patients from all 114 Missouri counties. The system is part of the University of Missouri Health System and is connected to MU's medical and health professions schools and related practice plans. Key facts: 1,778 employees (approx. +6.9% YoY), annual revenue around $1.4B, headquarters in Columbia, with international presence in the UAE, Kenya, and the Philippines. Main contact: +1 573-882-4141. Leadership and recent changes are listed, including the director of public relations and internal communications and other senior roles. If you’re looking for information specifically about Kevin Bartow, MD, MU Health Care, this page confirms MU Health Care as the overarching institution but does not provide details about Dr. Bartow; additional search within MU Health Care site or staff directory would be needed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News & World Report: 5/5 stars (based on 29 reviews) (29)
- Everyday Health: 5/5 stars (based on 1 review) (1)
- Healthgrades: 4.5/5 stars (based on 17 reviews) (17)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 stars (based on 15 ratings) (15)
Patients praise
- Professional and bedside manner described as exceptional in some cases
- High marks for staff courtesy and the check-in process
- Patients appreciate clear explanations of conditions and treatments
- Satisfaction with the surgical expertise, including robotic-assisted procedures
Common complaints
- Reports of a surgical complication involving an unintended injury to the spleen during an operation
- Dissatisfaction regarding lack of an apology following a medical complication
"His bedside manner was exceptional too! I couldn’t be happier with my choice!"
- Healthgrades reviewer"This doctor nicked my husbands spleen during a 24 hour stay operation... We were NEVER given an apology."
- Healthgrades reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Moving Heart Care Forward - Sep 18, 2025
- MU Bridge Program: School-Based Psychiatry — Love Columbia - Feb 27, 2026
- Volunteers help advance medical research through clinical trials - May 28, 2026
- U of Missouri cuts health affairs leadership role - Becker's Hospital Review - Jun 29, 2026
- Boone Health announces new cardiology clinic - Boone Health - May 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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