Your Choice for Direct Primary Care
in Southwest Missouri
WORKING FOR YOU, NOT INSURANCE COMPANIES
OUR GUARANTEE
You will get same-day care from your physician for urgent issues
(when you contact us by noon on a given business day)
You will get a REFUND if your appointment does not start within 10 minutes
(when you arrive on time)
The FREE MARKET PHYSICIAN Difference
(when you arrive on time)
Your physician spends time getting to know you
Your physician listens as you talk
Your physician uses shared decision-making for your treatment plan
Your physician will check on you to make sure you are getting better
You will usually leave the clinic with needed medications in hand
You can reach your physician by phone or text for questions
Real patients. Real savings. Real access to their doctor
"Impressed by follow up"
"I have been a big fan of
Free Market Physician
and the services they provide.
I get my meds at cost
and I'm sticking with them.
They do great."
- Becky Cobb
"I can text him anytime"
"I enjoy that my Dr. follows up with me and that I can text him anytime. They take such great care of us. If you're in need of a primary care physician who isn't going to treat you like a number, I highly recommend them."
- Kobie Langford
"They save me money"
"It's shocking to see how reasonable these prices are. Patients should be able to trust that they are being charged fairly and transparently. Patients deserve clarity and honesty, not inflated prices hidden behind complicated billing systems."
- Terra Oxendine
"Accessible and affordable"
"Quick response times when we have a sick child, sincere care, and follow-up. Accessible, affordable, and effective family medicine. FMP is a great fit for us."
- Lori Jones
"They take time for you"
"The best experience you get here is the people. You feel like the people
really do care about you
and they really take time for you."
- Mark Taylor
"See you the same day"
"The doctors are OUTSTANDING. They can see you the same day, they're responsive over the weekend, and I can't praise them highly enough."
- Carrie Cline
Welcome from CEO
Dr. Joseph Sheppard, D.O.
What is direct primary care and how is Free Market Physician answering the call to our over-priced, overly confusing traditional health insurance and health "system" so many feel stuck in. The good news is - you don't have to be stuck. You have the freedom to choose. You have the freedom to get the kind of care you want and deserve with Free Market Physician. No more waiting three weeks to get in to your primary care doctor, waiting in Urgent Care on a Saturday afternoon, or spending an entire night in the ER because they were the only ones open. Take a deep breath and join the movement across southwest Missouri.
It's like a gym membership for your healthcare. Your doctor works for you, not insurance companies. It's simple and oh so much better....like vip better. Imagine a doctor that gets to be available to you rather than trying to bill as many patients they can to get paid by an insurance company? It is different. Our doctor's are happy to see you, not rushed, and truly want to get to know you. Experience the Free Market Physician Difference.
Services Covered as part of the Monthly Membership Fee:
Unlimited visits
Same-day availability: Get same-day care 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 each enrolled adult.
$90 / ADULT 26+
$65 / ADULT 20-25
CHILD PLAN
Monthly membership for each enrolled child.
$45 / CHILD
FAMILY PLAN
Maximum family monthly membership.
$270 / FAMILY
BUSINESS PLAN
Monthly membership for employees of an enrolled business.
$70 / ADULT
$45 / CHILD
MEMBER PRICING
Pricing will depend on who your Free Market Physician is and what screening is needed, however we always strive to be transparent. As this is a new service that is time-intensive and may be provided by a physician other than yours, there will be an additional fee beyond your membership, but we continue to aim to make it affordable for you.
This is not a service we brought on to "rake in the revenue" from. It is a service Dr. Bentz is so passionate about that he sold his Harley to purchase it for our patients....another example of how we work for you, not insurance companies. #freemarketphysiciandifference
MEET YOUR PHYSICIANS
DR. MATOS
M.D. – NEOSHO
DR. ABDELMASIH
M.D. – JOPLIN
DR. BENTZ
M.D. – NEOSHO
DR. WOSTREL
M.D. – ALL
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
Amazing, finding this place through my work was a blessing! The girls up front are so friendly and helpful. Dr. A is so kind, and he really cares and comes from a holistic approach which I appreciate. They text you to check on you even! Just amazing experience. I will be sticking with Dr. A for years to come.
Adrienne Cross
Within 5 minutes the doctor came in and actually let me voice all of my health concerns. He spoke to me calmly and with respect as to what I was going through. I had lost ALL hope in the health care system and Dr. A completely restored it.
Julie Dube
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.
