Charles Youngho Ro, MD
General Surgery • Neosho, MO • Since 1896
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About
Mercy Hospital Joplin is a nonprofit, private hospital in Joplin, Missouri (founded 1896; formerly St. John’s Regional Medical Center). It operates a Level II trauma emergency department, with 100+ beds and a local footprint at 100 Mercy Way, Joplin. Affiliated with the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, it employs about 138 staff and offers specialty medical care. The hospital gained notoriety for rebuilding after the 2011 tornado and reopened in 2015. For specifics on a physician like Charles Youngho Ro, MD (General Surgery, Mercy Neosho), this page does not provide direct biographical details or his Mercy Neosho affiliation. For surgeon-specific information, consider Mercy’s site search or contacting the hospital directly.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- DocSpot: 4.94/5 (51)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (9)
- Vitals: not explicitly aggregated, mixed feedback (12)
Patients praise
- excellent surgeon
- fantastic communication
- professional and knowledgeable
- listens well to patients
- down to earth
Common complaints
- rude nurse
"He is easy to talk to and listens extremely well. There needs to be more doctors that treat there patients this way. Great surgeon and down to earth."
- Healthgrades"Dr. Ro was professional knowledgeable and very thorough. My questions were answered regarding my concerns and surgical procedures options explained."
- Mercy website"Dr. Ro is an excellent surgeon who also is fantastic in communication. ... His nurse is beyond rude."
- VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mercy expands general surgery access in Dexter and Poplar Bl... - May 22, 2026
- Inside Joplin: Expansion at Freeman Neosho Physician Group Building opens - May 3, 2026
- Mercy opens three new specialty clinics in Sikeston, adding ... - Jun 9, 2026
- Ozarks Healthcare welcomes Dr. Le to general surgery team | Howell County News - Jan 20, 2026
- Investing in heart care – Neosho Daily News - Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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