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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She's very caring
Sep-2025
She was nice and very professional and explained things in a way I could understand.
Sep-2025
Very kind efficient knowledgeable took time for all my questions explained my options for cataract surgery clearly
Sep-2025
I always enjoy my time with Dr. Whitesell she is very kind and always takes care of me and my eye problems.
Sep-2025
Always very social and I know some days it might be hard to be, thank you for encouragement and positivity because sometimes we all need a whole lot of both!
Aug-2025
The best eye doctor I ever have so great excellent so nice with sweet smile and friendly.
Aug-2025
Friendly &answers questions
Aug-2025
Bethany, you scheduled an appointment for me to have laysic performed on my eyes. I need to talk to someone who.can provide me insurance information.
Thank You
Bill Cox
Aug-2025
Great doctor
Aug-2025
She was easy to talk to and had some good ideas. Listened to my concerns and explained what I could do to resolve them. Good personality!
Jul-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.
She's very caring
She was nice and very professional and explained things in a way I could understand.
Very kind efficient knowledgeable took time for all my questions explained my options for cataract surgery clearly
I always enjoy my time with Dr. Whitesell she is very kind and always takes care of me and my eye problems.
Always very social and I know some days it might be hard to be, thank you for encouragement and positivity because sometimes we all need a whole lot of both!
The best eye doctor I ever have so great excellent so nice with sweet smile and friendly.
Friendly &answers questions
Bethany, you scheduled an appointment for me to have laysic performed on my eyes. I need to talk to someone who.can provide me insurance information. Thank You Bill Cox
Great doctor
She was easy to talk to and had some good ideas. Listened to my concerns and explained what I could do to resolve them. Good personality!