CoxHealth Nephrology Clinic
Nephrology • Springfield, MO • Since 1906
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About
- CoxHealth is a nonprofit, six-hospital health system based in Springfield, Missouri, serving a 25-ccounty region in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. - They operate a network of clinics and facilities in and around Springfield, including locations on National Avenue and near Cox South, with outpatient services across internal medicine and specialty care. - The query “CoxHealth Nephrology Clinic Springfield” points to nephrology services offered by CoxHealth in the Springfield area. While explicit clinic naming isn’t listed in the highlights, CoxHealth provides nephrology care as part of its medical services within its Springfield campuses and affiliated clinics. Key context: - Located in Springfield, MO; main campuses at 1423 N Jefferson Ave and 3535 S National Ave (Springfield), with other regional clinics nearby. - Part of a 1,074-bed system and the region’s largest employer; nephrology would typically be offered through their internal medicine/department of specialties or affiliated specialty clinics. If you need exact clinic address, hours, or appointment options for CoxHealth Nephrology in Springfield, I can look up the specific nephrology clinic page or contact details.
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FAQs
What services are provided by CoxHealth Nephrology Clinic?
Nephrology services including diagnosis and treatment of renal disease, end-stage renal disease, dialysis, transplantation, interventional nephrology, and consultative nephrology.
What services do the nephrologists provide?
Our nephrologists diagnose and treat renal (kidney) disease and are experienced in clinical nephrology, end-stage renal disease, dialysis and transplantation, interventional nephrology and consultative nephrology.
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Photos published by CoxHealth Nephrology Clinic showing the nephrology practice in Springfield, MO.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News (Press Ganey-based): 5/5 (Overall patient experience) (12 reviews (Dr. Sommerfeld), 6 reviews (Dr. Woody))
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 (4 reviews each)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as exceptional, knowledgeable, and caring
- Patients feel listened to and valued in decision-making processes
- Providers are thorough in exams and explanations
- Strong patient loyalty and long-term care relationships reported
Common complaints
- Difficulties resolving billing errors
- Lack of transparency regarding medical service costs
- Delays in administrative processes such as referral reviews
"Dr. Stephen Garcia has been my nephrologist for 15 years and has been an exceptional physician who genuinely cares for his patients providing quality, patient-centered care."
- Healthgrades review for Dr. Stephen Garcia"Dr. May is an exceptional physician. I have been going to him for over 10 years. He is personable, easy to talk to, but he also listens to the patients concerns."
- Healthgrades review for Dr. Robert May"I changed jobs and changed insurance to Cox Health. I have submitted two separate referrals from my previous provider and 3 months later my referral is still under review by a doctor."
- Better Business Bureau review for CoxHealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cynthia A. Shaughnessy - Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, MO - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Ivan Arismendi Ortiz, MD, Internist | Springfield, MO | WebMD - Mar 24, 2026
- Nicholas Locke, FNP-C, joins CMH Nephrology Clinic - Aug 1, 2025
- Karen L. Young, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, MO - May 14, 2026
- CoxHealth | St. Louis Children’s at CoxHealth Opens Pediatric… - Feb 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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