Instead of working for insurance companies, we work for our patients. Discover the upgraded access and quality that comes when your physician works for you!
Founder of the Free Market Physician Clinics
Welcome from
Dr. Sheppard, D.O.
In this video, Dr. Joseph Sheppard explains the unique model of Free Market Physician, why we’re changing the face of healthcare as we know it, and how we’re currently serving thousands of patients across the greater Joplin and Neosho areas.
Let us get to know you, your family, and become your preferred healthcare provider!
Services Covered as part of the Monthly Membership Fee:
- Unlimited visits: no co-pays!
- Same-day availability: Get same-day visits for urgent issues.
- 24- hour access to your doctor via email, text, and phone
- Available in-clinic procedures: Include common primary care clinic procedures such as suture placement, cryotherapy, joint injections, and skin biopsies.
- Medications at cost: A HUGE price savings that may justify the membership fee for some patients.
- Labs at cost: Another huge savings
- Prescriptions at cost
- Freedom From Insurance
- Freedom From Hospital System
A NEW WAY OF DOING HEALTHCARE
ADULT PLAN
Monthly membership for employees of an enrolled business.
$65 / ADULT
$30 / CHILD
ADULT PLAN
Monthly membership for employees of an enrolled business.
$65 / ADULT
$30 / CHILD
MEET YOUR PHYSICIANS
DR. SHEPPARD
D.O. – NEOSHO OFFICE
DR. MATOS
M.D. – NEOSHO OFFICE
DR. HANSEN
D.O. – JOPLIN OFFICE
DR. BENTZ
D.O. – NEOSHO OFFICE
MEET YOUR PHYSICIANS
DR. SHEPPARD
D.O. – NEOSHO OFFICE
DR. MATOS
M.D. – NEOSHO OFFICE
DR. HANSEN
D.O. – JOPLIN OFFICE
DR. BENTZ
D.O. – NEOSHO OFFICE
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Joplin Office
4830 E 32nd St #7
Joplin, MO 64804
Neosho Office
4040 Laquesta Dr.
Neosho, MO 64850
TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Joplin Office
4830 E 32nd St #7
Joplin, MO 64804
Neosho Office
4040 Laquesta Dr.
Neosho, MO 64850
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the free market physician clinic?
Free Market Physician is a Direct Primary Care Clinic with branches in Neosho and Joplin. We provide affordable, high-quality primary care for a low monthly membership fee.
What is direct primary care?
Direct Primary Care is a model of healthcare delivery. They key is that it is direct. Physicians have a direct relationship with their patients. Patients can contact their physician as needed by phone, text and email. There is also a direct payment relationship. Instead of using a third party like an insurance company, patients pay the physician directly. You work for whoever pays you. We don’t want to work for insurance companies. We work for you, our patients.
What services are offered at free market physician?
Free Market Physician is a family practice clinic where patients are able to get all of their primary medical care for a low monthly fee. This includes sick visits, well visits, and care for chronic conditions. Patients are able to get after-hours consultations for urgent issues by phone, text, and email. Some procedures are also available. Members are also able to get labs and medications at cost.
