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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You explained everything so I could understand most of it. You were very thorough. You were very understanding of my worries and fears. I appreciate that so much. Thank you for everything ❤️.
May-2025
Very personable!
May-2025
Always taken care of as fast as possible 😉
May-2025
She explained everything great was very nice
May-2025
Dr. Whitehall, is a wonderful eye doctor! She is very kind and very through. Her staff is great as well!
May-2025
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
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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.
You explained everything so I could understand most of it. You were very thorough. You were very understanding of my worries and fears. I appreciate that so much. Thank you for everything ❤️.
Very personable!
Always taken care of as fast as possible 😉
She explained everything great was very nice
Dr. Whitehall, is a wonderful eye doctor! She is very kind and very through. Her staff is great as well!
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