Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then went to the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry and completed a residency in primary care at the VA Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Whitesell serves as an adjunct Professor of Optometry at Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry.
Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD, graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then went to the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry and completed a residency in primary care at the VA Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Whitesell serves as an adjunct Professor of Optometry at Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry.
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Very professional
May-2025
So professional and yet so friendly. Very knowledgeable.
May-2025
Awesome job! I now can see better than I can ever remember didn’t know what I have been missing!
May-2025
Great doctor
Apr-2025
Great
Apr-2025
Easy peasy ✔️
Very professional ✔️
Apr-2025
Dr Whitesell exudes professionalism, confidence and joy. My annual visits to see her at Missouri Eye Institute are always pleasant experiences. My wife and I have both benefited from her ophthalmologic exams, and feel like the health of our eyes and the future of our vision options are in good hand with her.
Apr-2025
Very professional and informative. Made my instructions easy to understand.
Apr-2025
Very thorough exam.
Apr-2025
Very personable. Answers all questions!
Apr-2025
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Springfield
1531 E Bradford Parkway Ste 100 Springfield, MO 65804
Joplin
4500 E 32nd St Joplin, MO 64804
Dr. Bethany Whitesell, OD, is Missouri Eye Institute’s optometrist providing primary eye care and post-operative care in Joplin and Springfield. Dr. Whitesell was previously employed with the VA Center in Springfield (formerly Mount Vernon). Dr. Whitesell graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then went to the University of Missouri-St Louis College of Optometry and completed a residency in primary care at the VA Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dr. Whitesell serves as an adjunct Professor of Optometry at Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry.
Dr. Whitesell is well trained in anterior and posterior segment disease management, as well as anterior segment laser and minor lid procedures. In her role as the residency program supervisor at the VA, Dr. Whitesell has supervised and provided clinical instruction in patient care to many resident optometrists. Additionally, Dr. Whitesell has served as an examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Dr. Whitesell’s time away from the office includes spending time with her husband and two children, being outdoors, and helping on the family farm.
Very professional
So professional and yet so friendly. Very knowledgeable.
Awesome job! I now can see better than I can ever remember didn’t know what I have been missing!
Great doctor
Great
Easy peasy ✔️ Very professional ✔️
Dr Whitesell exudes professionalism, confidence and joy. My annual visits to see her at Missouri Eye Institute are always pleasant experiences. My wife and I have both benefited from her ophthalmologic exams, and feel like the health of our eyes and the future of our vision options are in good hand with her.
Very professional and informative. Made my instructions easy to understand.
Very thorough exam.
Very personable. Answers all questions!