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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I thank God she worked there. She’s a wonderful person. She’s where she need to be. God bless you.
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
Very friendly and personable.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
She's very pleasant and knowledgeable
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
She treated me real well and was very knowledgeable about my problems, was very helpful too
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Always the best of care.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She was awesome, explained everything very well what was wrong with my eye. I feet very confident in her knowledge and treatment of my issue.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Friendly, good listener, helpful explanations.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Did not knock before entering the exam room hurriedly jumped in , mumbled her name and dove onto the computer without verifying who I was. This was the second eye final visit, I had questions. Refused to verify if my PD changed was told the Dr. Pigg can do that kind of thing. Informed me that more than half people return for laser removal of clouded lenses (New info to me) in 6 months sent me on my merry way. Waste of my time as it takes 2 hours to get to the clinic. This was not the Dr who performed my eye surgeries so a complete stranger would have been better than her. The tech checked my vison. Dr Whitesell looked at my eyes with a light, had no info for how to solve the near sight loss issue, 3-5 feet all blurry, told me an eyeglasses place can help me now.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Loved her!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Always friendly, gives a thorough exam
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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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.
I thank God she worked there. She’s a wonderful person. She’s where she need to be. God bless you.
Very friendly and personable.
She's very pleasant and knowledgeable
She treated me real well and was very knowledgeable about my problems, was very helpful too
Always the best of care.
She was awesome, explained everything very well what was wrong with my eye. I feet very confident in her knowledge and treatment of my issue.
Friendly, good listener, helpful explanations.
Did not knock before entering the exam room hurriedly jumped in , mumbled her name and dove onto the computer without verifying who I was. This was the second eye final visit, I had questions. Refused to verify if my PD changed was told the Dr. Pigg can do that kind of thing. Informed me that more than half people return for laser removal of clouded lenses (New info to me) in 6 months sent me on my merry way. Waste of my time as it takes 2 hours to get to the clinic. This was not the Dr who performed my eye surgeries so a complete stranger would have been better than her. The tech checked my vison. Dr Whitesell looked at my eyes with a light, had no info for how to solve the near sight loss issue, 3-5 feet all blurry, told me an eyeglasses place can help me now.
Loved her!
Always friendly, gives a thorough exam