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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Doctor Bethany is the best.She gives you a thorough exam and answers all your questions
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very friendly and pleasant, answers all questions and very attentive
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Bethany has always been so nice and professional. I would recommend her highly.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Whitesell is great.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Whitesell
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
I thank God she worked there. She’s a wonderful person. She’s where she need to be. God bless you.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very friendly and personable.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She's very pleasant and knowledgeable
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She treated me real well and was very knowledgeable about my problems, was very helpful too
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Always the best of care.
(1 month 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.
Doctor Bethany is the best.She gives you a thorough exam and answers all your questions
Very friendly and pleasant, answers all questions and very attentive
Bethany has always been so nice and professional. I would recommend her highly.
Dr Whitesell is great.
I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Whitesell
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.