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Freeman Children's Clinic clinic

Freeman Children's Clinic

Pediatrics • Joplin, MO • Since 1925 • 1 (Freeman Children’s Clinic at Freeman Health) locations

5.0/5(15 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Freeman Health System is a nonprofit hospital network based in Joplin, Missouri, operating two main campuses in Joplin and a satellite hospital in Neosho (collectively part of a three-hospital system). It provides extensive services across many specialties and is the region’s largest employer. The system includes Ozark Center for behavioral health and other clinical programs, and it participates in research such as the CDC CORD 3.0 study focusing on children and families, indicating active pediatric and family health initiatives within Freeman’s network. Key points relevant to Freeman Children's Clinic/Joplin: - Freeman Health System serves pediatric and family care needs through its broader network (including Ozark Center and pediatric-focused initiatives). - The organization collaborates on pediatric research projects and child health programs, demonstrating commitment to family-centered care. - Locations in Joplin (multiple addresses) and Neosho, MO, with a large regional footprint suitable for accessing Freeman’s pediatric and family services.

Services Offered

  • Pediatrics
  • Well-child visits
  • Sports physicals
  • Immunizations
  • Neonatal care
  • Developmental training
  • Specialty clinics
  • Outpatient care
  • Pediatric gastroenterology
  • Treating illnesses, infections and injuries

Team

  • Beth Garrett, MD - Provider
  • Kelly S. Gorman, MD - Provider
  • Muhammad U. Shaukat, MD - Provider
  • Paul D. Petry, DO - Provider
  • Lindsey McClintick, DO - Provider
  • Areeba Hussain, MD - Provider
  • Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, MD - Provider
  • Aaron Stafford, DO - Provider
  • Kim Andrews, CPNP-PC - Provider

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

Not published.

FAQs

What ages do Freeman pediatricians treat?

Infants, children and adolescents from birth to young adulthood.

What services are offered at Freeman Children’s Clinic?

Well-child visits, sports physicals, immunizations, neonatal care, developmental training, outpatient care, GI specialization for digestive issues, and various specialty clinics.

What are Freeman Pediatric Clinic’s hours?

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • WebMD (Dr. Kelly Gorman): 5.0/5.0 (11 reviews) (11)
  • WebMD (Dr. Kathryn Garrett): 5.0/5.0 (4 reviews) (4)
  • LocalityBiz: Mixed (range from 1 to 5 stars) (Not explicitly aggregated)

Patients praise

  • Positive experiences with specific pediatricians described as kind and informative
  • Appreciation for proactive care and responsiveness to health concerns in children
  • High ratings for individual practitioners on platforms like WebMD

Common complaints

  • Reports of unprofessional or cold demeanor from specific providers
  • Concerns regarding cleanliness of facilities
  • Frustrations with communication, specifically difficulty reaching nursing staff outside office hours
  • Isolated complaints regarding administrative staff behavior and hospital-level service issues

"My 4 daughters just started seeing Dr. Husain and she is exactly what I was looking for when it came to a pediatrician for my daughters. She has been kind, informative and right off the bat listened to my concerns..."

- LocalityBiz User Review

"The most important thing is that she seems like having not enough understandings for children’s behaviors, and she is very cold to children."

- LocalityBiz User Review

"The staff was kind and caring but the exam room we were in was lacking in cleanliness."

- Yelp User Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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