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 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
Very friendly and informative. Took time to answer my questions and gave a good explanation to my daughter
Jul-2025
Extra nice. Answered all my questions
Jul-2025
Super nice and upbeat! Just gave me a welcoming feeling and very professional too.
Jul-2025
Very kind and professional
Jul-2025
She's very friendly & I trust her.
Jul-2025
Courteous & caring
Jun-2025
Friendly and thorough
Jun-2025
Very well taken care of.
Jun-2025
Very personal and professional
Jun-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 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!
Very friendly and informative. Took time to answer my questions and gave a good explanation to my daughter
Extra nice. Answered all my questions
Super nice and upbeat! Just gave me a welcoming feeling and very professional too.
Very kind and professional
She's very friendly & I trust her.
Courteous & caring
Friendly and thorough
Very well taken care of.
Very personal and professional