
Freeman Bariatric Center
Freeman Health System in Joplin offers bariatric surgery as part of its broad obesity and weight-management services. As a nonprofit, two-hospital network headquartered in Joplin, Freeman provides comprehensive care across specialties (including bariatric/weight loss, heart, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, and behavioral health) with a teaching hospital at Freeman West in Joplin. The system employs over 3,000 staff nationwide and operates two Joplin campuses plus a Neosho satellite hospital, serving the Joplin area and surrounding communities. If you’re considering bariatric options, Freeman’s program is integrated within a larger hospital system with access to multidisciplinary teams, imaging, labs, and postoperative support.




