Published on September 20, 2024

Dr. Joseph Barnard Now Seeing Patients Full-Time at Ozarks Healthcare in Gainesville

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce that Dr. Joseph Barnard, a board-certified family medicine physician, is now providing full-time care to patients at Ozarks Healthcare in Gainesville. Barnard joins Dr. Edward Henegar, board-certified primary care provider, and Trisha Vigna, board-certified nurse practitioner, in offering comprehensive primary healthcare services to the community.

With a background rooted in compassionate patient care, Dr. Barnard brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. He completed his residency in family medicine at CoxHealth Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri, and holds a Doctorate of Osteopathy from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to pursuing his medical career, he served as a physical therapy assistant at Ozarks Healthcare Therapies, deepening his connection to the local community. Most recently, Barnard practiced at Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine in West Plains.

As a primary care provider, Dr. Barnard will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, coordinated care to individuals and families in Gainesville and the surrounding areas. He is skilled in treating common illnesses, conducting well-child visits, performing health-risk assessments, administering immunizations, and managing chronic conditions. He also has experience in wound care and behavioral health services.

Ozarks Healthcare appreciates and values you as a patient and is committed to providing you and your family with the highest quality medical care. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to schedule an appointment with another provider at Ozarks Healthcare Family Medicine in West Plains, please call 417-257-5911.

If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Barnard in Gainesville, please call 417-679-4613. New patients are welcome.

Ozarks Healthcare in Gainesville is located at 37 Medical Dr. and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Dr. Joseph Barnard, board-certified family medicine physician at Ozarks Healthcare Gainesville

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