Get to Know Dr. Matos
Dr. Ernesto Perez Matos, MD
Dr. Matos grew up and studied medicine in Cuba. He completed his Family Medicine Residency in Havana in 1995.
He escaped Cuba in 1996 and practiced medicine in Belize, including teaching at the medical school there. He has years of experience practicing medicine in hospitals, clinics, and even jungle settings in Belize. If you are lucky, he will tell you some stories of his years doctoring there!
Dr. Matos began practicing medicine in the United States in 2016 and joined the Free Market Physician staff as an Assistant Physician in 2018.
Dr. Matos is known as a passionate teacher in the Free Market Physician clinics. He keeps a whiteboard in his exam rooms to teach his patients about disease processes and treatments. We joke that he has trouble talking without a whiteboard marker in his hand!
Dr. Matos is always an outside-of-the-box thinker.
Although he is traditionally-trained, he is always on the lookout for alternative therapies including herbal and other therapies. His practice involves standard therapies and an increasing focus on wellness and functional medicine.
He and his wife enjoy rural life in SW Missouri, including raising chickens and livestock.
Real Member Testimonials
"I'm Sticking with Them"
"Dr. Matos texted me to check on me." - Becky Cobb
"They Really Do Care"
"They don't rush you in and out. They really do care." - Mark Taylor
"It's Great for our Family"
"We have been with them for quite a while now and have been very happy with the service. We can text questions any time and get a response from Dr. Matos" - Alek Miller
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WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
After discussing my health issues, Dr. Matos went through some tests he would like to run. With every detail of what I told him, he said "I believe with these tests we run today, we will have answers." I highly recommend Free Market Physicians to anyone & everyone!
Dawn Scholes
The folks here do a fantastic job. Never have I been to a doctor that listens and explains what issues I may be having and how to fix them better than Dr. Matos. I would recommend him to anyone.
George Buhr
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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.
