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CoxHealth Bariatric and Metabolic Surgical Institute
CoxHealth Bariatric and Metabolic Surgical Institute is a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Specialty Center as well as a MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center. Blue Distinction Centers recognize lower complication rates and fewer readmissions. MBSAQIP Comprehensive Centers meet all accreditation requirements set out by the Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
1001 E Primrose
Springfield, MO 65807
417-875-3593
Matthew Simpson, MD
Dr Simpson is a general surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery, trauma and critical care. He offers a variety of bariatric surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, duodenal switch and revisional bariatric surgery.
1001 E Primrose
Springfield, MO 65807
417-875-3593
Daphne Stewart, NP-C
Daphne is a nurse practitioner who specializes in bariatric surgery, general surgery and critical care. She works in coordination with the bariatric surgeons to care for bariatric surgery patients and offers nonsurgical weight loss management.
1001 E Primrose
Springfield, MO 65807
417-875-3593
Jennifer Pharris, MD
Dr. Pharris is a bariatrician and family practice physician. A bariatrician is a physician who specializes in obesity medicine. Dr. Pharris is board certified in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also serves as a primary care physician.
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1001 E Primrose
Springfield, MO 65807
417-875-3013