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Citizens Memorial Hospital

4.8 out of 5 · 548 reviews

Pediatrics • Lamar, MO • Since 1982

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Summary: - Citizens Memorial Healthcare (CMH) is a fully integrated rural healthcare system based in Bolivar, Missouri, serving eight counties in southwest Missouri. It comprises two affiliated entities: Citizens Memorial Hospital District (a Missouri public hospital) and Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation (a 501(c)3 nonprofit). - Services include hospital inpatient/outpatient care, emergency department, ambulance, outpatient surgery, physical/occupational/speech therapy, primary and walk-in clinics, and specialty clinics. The system also offers home care, rehabilitation, home medical equipment, dialysis/nephrology, and related services. - CMH operates four offices in the United States with its headquarters at 1500 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613. It is among the region’s largest employers. - For pediatrics specifically, CMH has a Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic (recent ribbon-cutting and open house noted), indicating pediatric specialty support within the CMH network.

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Pediatric Clinic, Bolivar, MO

Phone

417-777-2121

Email

infocenter@citizensmemorial.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://citizensmemorial.com/services/pediatrics/index.html

Services Offered

Pediatrics
Pediatric care
Well-baby and well-child exams
Pediatric illness
Pediatric immunizations
Pediatric injury
Chronic condition management (such as asthma, diabetes and allergies)
Monitoring growth and progress
Behavioral and psychological health services for children and teens
Counseling
Play therapy approaches
Developmental and psychological testing
OB/GYN & Pediatric Clinic

Team

Shannon Calvert — M.D.
Katherine Davis — M.D.
Jeffrey Frerking — M.D.
Katie Johnson — C.P.N.P.-P.C.
James Liesen — D.O.

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What pediatric services are provided at CMH Pediatric Clinic?

The board certified pediatricians have extra training in children’s health and medical needs, with expertise in growth, development and pediatric illnesses.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Citizens Memorial Official Pediatric Service Page: 4.8 out of 5 (548 ratings)
Vitals.com: varies by provider (e.g., 4.4 and 4.5 for some, 2.8 for others)

Patients praise

generally positive internal provider ratings for pediatric services
fast and effective care reported in hospital setting

Common complaints

frequent appointment rescheduling by clinic
concerns regarding limited number of providers
reports of rude front desk staff
frustration with accessibility and wait times

"This is the most unreliable clinic I’ve ever had to deal with... This clinic has called to reschedule EVERY SINGLE appointment that we have set."

— LocalityBiz User Review

"I came into the ER of CMH with a fractured leg. The care was great and fast."

— Yelp Review

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

In the News

CMH Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic ribbon-cutting and open house set for March 6 — Feb 1, 2026
Missouri Memory Center contributes to Alzheimer’s research presented at international conference — Aug 1, 2025
CMH Expansion Adds ER, ICU and Maternity Upgrades | 417 Magazine — Mar 23, 2026
From the Ground Up: Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion and renovation | Springfield Business Journal — Jul 25, 2025

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

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