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Founder of the Free Market Physician Clinics

Welcome from Dr. Sheppard, D.O.

Thank you for considering the Free Market Physician Clinic for your health care! In 2014 I opened the Free Market Physician clinic in Neosho with three goals.

First, I wanted to restore the physician/patient relationship. I wanted to be a doctor that my patients could talk to and actually be accessible to my patients.

Second, I wanted to restore customer service to medical care.

Third, I wanted to restore sane pricing and transparent pricing to medical services.

So, I opened an insurance-free membership clinic. My patients pay a monthly fee that covers all of their visits, including guaranteed same-day visits, and access to their physician 24/7 by phone, text, and email. Our labs and medications are provided at cost.

This approach has been a success. We now have a growing staff with offices in Neosho and Joplin and new patients joining us daily. Most importantly, we have been able to break out of the insurance model and provide health care the right way- working directly for our patients.

If you are tired of status-quo health care and would like to try a more personal approach to your medical care, visit us at a Free Market Physician Clinic, where we are doing our best to restore simplicity and freedom to health care.

MEET OUR DOCTORS

DR. SHEPPARD

D.O. – NEOSHO OFFICE

Dr. Sheppard attended medical school at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated from the Cox Family Practice Residency in Springfield. He lives in Neosho with his wife and six children. He loves time with his family, reading, writing, and NBA basketball.

DR. MATOS

M.D. – NEOSHO OFFICE

Dr. Matos attended medical school and completed a Family Medicine Residency in Cuba at the Havana Institute of Health Science & Medicine. He practiced medicine in California before joining the Free Market Physician Clinic in 2018. He and his wife enjoy rural life in SW Missouri.

DR. HANSEN

D.O. – JOPLIN OFFICE

Dr. Hansen was born and raised in the Newtonia/ Granby area of Missouri and graduated high school at East Newton. He attended medical school at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated from the Cox Family Practice Residency in Springfield. He lives in Pierce City, MO with his wife and 5 kids. He enjoys spending time outside with his family, playing sports, painting, and music.

MEET YOUR PHYSICIANS

DR. SHEPPARD

D.O. – NEOSHO OFFICE

Dr. Sheppard attended medical school at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated from the Cox Family Practice Residency in Springfield. He lives in Neosho with his wife and six children. He loves time with his family, reading, writing, and NBA basketball.

DR. MATOS

M.D. – NEOSHO OFFICE

Dr. Matos attended medical school and completed a Family Medicine Residency in Cuba at the Havana Institute of Health Science & Medicine. He practiced medicine in California before joining the Free Market Physician Clinic in 2018. He and his wife enjoy rural life in SW Missouri.

DR. HANSEN

D.O. – JOPLIN OFFICE

Dr. Hansen was born and raised in the Newtonia/ Granby area of Missouri and graduated high school at East Newton. He attended medical school at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated from the Cox Family Practice Residency in Springfield. He lives in Pierce City, MO with his wife and 5 kids. He enjoys spending time outside with his family, playing sports, painting, and music.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

Dr. Sheppard is one of the most friendly, and compassionate people I have ever met and I've only met him one time. His values and beliefs are reflected through his staff as well.

Justin Martin

Dr Sheppard and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It is nice to have a doctor that takes the time to visit with you and then follow up personally. A great alternative if you don't have insurance.

David Cheek

We've been members since January 2022. Our whole family has benefited from this practice. The convenience of having a physician we can text at any time is invaluable. Whenever I have a health question, I can ask freely and receive an honest, understandable answer. The staff are all knowledgeable and personable.

Alek Miller

I cannot say enough good about Free Market Physician in Neosho, Missouri. We are self-employed and so we do not have traditional insurance. The direct-care model is the right way for sure and Dr. Sheppard is the BEST doctor ever.

Tanya Murray

I have been a patient for almost 5 years and it was the best decision I ever made for my healthcare. If you would like to know what it is like to have a Dr who KNOWS you and is accessible 24/7 then check out this Direct Primary Care model!

Karin Tucker

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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

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.