MU Health Care
Plastic Surgery • Columbia, MO • Since 1839
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
MU Health Care (University of Missouri Health Care) is the Columbia, Missouri–based academic medical center offering comprehensive care, including plastic surgery services, as part of the University of Missouri Health System. Key points: - Location: Headquarters and main campus in Columbia, MO (One Hospital Drive) - Scope: Full-spectrum care from primary to highly specialized treatments; includes academic medical programs with MU School of Medicine - About MU Health Care: Part of a larger health system; serves patients statewide and beyond; level 1 trauma center and specialized centers (women’s and children’s hospital, orthopaedics, Missouri Psychiatric Center) - Size & reach: ~1,778 employees; annual revenue ~$1.4B; established 1839 - Contact: Main phone +1 573-882-4141 - Accessibility: Multiple facilities/offices in Columbia, MO If you’re specifically looking for plastic surgery services, MU Health Care’s plastic or reconstructive options would be part of their multidisciplinary, specialized care within the academic medical center. For exact programs, surgeons, and appointment details, visit muhealth.org or contact the MU Health Care main line.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What procedures are offered?
Blepharoplasty, Breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction), Brow/forehead lift, Facelift, Neck lift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty, Tummy tuck, Body lift; nonsurgical options like Botox, dermal fillers, skin rejuvenation.
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Photos published by MU Health Care showing the plastic surgery practice in Columbia, MO.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (University Physicians Plastic: Dr. Stephen Colbert): 4.8/5 (13)
- Vitals (Dr. Stephen Colbert): 4/5 (27)
Patients praise
- Highly satisfied patients praised specific surgeons for professionalism, kindness, and excellent surgical outcomes.
- Patients noted clear communication, detailed explanations, and attentive post-operative care in several instances.
- The medical team is described as caring and compassionate in general facility feedback.
Common complaints
- Mixed experiences reported with specific providers, including concerns about bedside manner, communication, and post-operative results.
- Some patients reported feeling dismissed, unheard, or treated with a condescending tone.
- Isolated reports of dissatisfaction with clinical outcomes or surgical revisions.
"Dr. Colbert is kind and gentle and has wonderful bedside manner. He listens to what you want to achieve with your surgery."
- Birdeye Review"While his nurse and office staff were lovely Dr. Colbert and his resident assistant were a nightmare. They treated me like a child, did not consider anything I said, and doubted my pain."
- Vitals ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MU Health Care confirms investment for medical campus | Mid-Missouri News | komu.com - Feb 7, 2026
- MU Health Care plans $83M expansion of Columbia campus | Springfield Business Journal - Feb 9, 2026
- MU to add more services to Keene Street locations – KXEO - Feb 9, 2026
- MU Health Care dermatologist offers advice for skin safety | Local | columbiamissourian.com - May 28, 2026
- Boone Health opens new Breast Care Clinic - Boone Health - Jul 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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