Freeman Neosho Physician Group building expansion
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Friday morning for a $1.2 million expansion to the medical office building at 336 South Jefferson Street in Neosho, which provides the town and surrounding communities with convenient access to physicians and an array of medical services.
When the 4,266-square-foot expansion opens to the public, the additional space will allow for the support of six residency physicians beginning July 2024.
“Freeman Neosho Hospital and Physician’s Group are thrilled to serve as the rural tract location for Kansas City University’s Family Medicine Residency Clinic,” said Renee Denton, Freeman Neosho Hospital’s Chief Operating Officer. “It is infrequent that a full residency clinic is available to a rural location, so to have this clinic available in Neosho will be extremely beneficial and increase access to medical care right here at home.”
The residency clinic adds two new residents each year for its three-year clinical experience.
Typically, these doctors in training develop skills in laboratory work, medical procedures and patient care.
In July 2022, the clinic’s first two residents, Dr. Omar Rehman and Dr. Terrance Kelly, began accepting patients at the clinic.
Last month, Dr. Brandyce Elia and Dr. Robert Morris joined the team.
Two more doctors will be added next July.
“As family medicine physicians, our residency clinic provides care for entire families, from birth to death,” Denton said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for those in our community who may be looking for a physician who can care for their newborn child or their great-grandparent, to be able to establish with one physician and receive exceptional care.”
When completed, the new addition will house 14 examination rooms, two physician offices, a consultation area and three support staff workstations for the Family Medicine Residency Clinic.
The existing building’s fire alarm system and various floor coverings will also be upgraded.
Outside, 10 additional parking spaces will be added.
The residency clinic is currently scheduling new patients – infants through seniors – and appointments can be made by calling 417.347.4200.