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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Super nice and smiled non stop!!
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
She was very nice and took good care of me and was very informative
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
She explained everything in detail very good experience
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very kind and quite helpful.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very knowledgeable and accommodating.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
She was very plasent I like her
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very knowlegeable , friendly and nice. Answers all your questions. Highly reccomended facility.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
She was very personable and knowledgeable. She cared about me.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
1st visit. She really knew what she was doing. Also liked her nurse Callahan. (?)
He was very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
I was late, but they worked me in and treated me like a king. I highly recommend this doctor and staff. They did an excellent surgery on my eyes, I can see!!
Don't put off what you can have today, I promise, you won't regret it.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
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.
Super nice and smiled non stop!!
She was very nice and took good care of me and was very informative
She explained everything in detail very good experience
Very kind and quite helpful.
Very knowledgeable and accommodating.
She was very plasent I like her
Very knowlegeable , friendly and nice. Answers all your questions. Highly reccomended facility.
She was very personable and knowledgeable. She cared about me.
1st visit. She really knew what she was doing. Also liked her nurse Callahan. (?) He was very thorough.
I was late, but they worked me in and treated me like a king. I highly recommend this doctor and staff. They did an excellent surgery on my eyes, I can see!! Don't put off what you can have today, I promise, you won't regret it.