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Freeman Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center

Dermatology • Joplin, MO • Since 1990

About

Summary: - Ozark Center is a nonprofit behavioral health system based in Joplin, MO, founded in 1990 and part of Freeman Health System. - Services include mental health care, counseling, therapy, addiction treatment, and children’s services, with adult out-patient behavioral health offerings through Hope Spring in the Joplin area. - Headquarters and two Joplin offices: 3901 E 32nd St and 1105 E 32nd St Ste 2, Joplin, MO 64804. - The organization employs about 95 staff and operates as a nonprofit in the mental health care industry.

Clinic Type

Dermatology

Address

Joplin, Missouri 6480

Phone

417.347.8066

Email

CommunityHealth@freemanhealth.com

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Services Offered

  • Dermatology
  • Skin cancer treatment
  • General dermatology
  • Moles
  • Rashes
  • Acne
  • Sunspots
  • Wounds
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin cancer screening
  • Dermatology consultations
  • Provider services for dermatology appointments

Team

  • Ahmed H. Badawi — MD, PhD

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the hours?

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (for Dr. Stephen Matlock, affiliated with Freeman Hospital West): 5.0 out of 5 stars (65 ratings)
  • Vitals (for Dr. Johnny C. Stewart): 4.3 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

Patients praise

  • thorough, knowledgeable, and skillful medical care
  • courteous and attentive bedside manner in some instances
  • effectiveness in resolving long-standing skin issues for some patients

Common complaints

  • reports of unprofessional or rude physician demeanor
  • instances of ineffective treatment or failure to resolve medical issues

"Dr. Matlock is very, very thorough. He is extremely knowledgeable. He is so very, very nice and courteous to his patients... He is extremely skillful in removal of targeted areas."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Stephen Matlock

"Front office, Excellent, wait time is easy to get in. Doctor is Not personable. Dr Stewart could NOT solved my problem after Many visits. I would NOT recommend him."

— Vitals review for Dr. Johnny C. Stewart

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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