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Dr. Bruce Akuna, DO

Dr. Bruce Akuna, DO

Family Medicine*

Dr. Bruce Akuna, DO is a family medicine physician in Joplin, MO. He is affiliated with Freeman Hospital West. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201 Joplin, MO 64804
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Akuna's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akuna

3.6
28 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
61%
61%
4 star
0%
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3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
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1 star
29%
29%

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Regan is fantastic!
Regan is very compassionate and really takes the time to listen to her patients. She takes what you have to say seriously and goes above and beyond to find solutions. She is very thorough when it comes to checking medications and interactions. She is personable, knowledgable, and what she does is important and life changing. Because of her troubleshooting my every day life has improved exponentially.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2025
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The staff is very unprofessional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Akiko – Jan 26, 2024
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Didn’t address my needs for consultation on a Professional manner. I need a referral to a specialist and he refused to continue with my care without explanation!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Confused – Oct 23, 2023
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Dr Akuna
Thank God for this doctor! My original Dr took a leave of absence then his wife took over then she left! All in the same year! I had no idea who I was going to get for my Dr! I decided to stay and give Dr Akuna (who I’m always calling him Dr Akunta !) a try. I’m so glad I did! This Dr will spend the time with you and answer any and all questions you might have. I respect this Dr to treat me with the utmost care. You will not be disappointed in this great Dr. He also listens to you and respects your input ! Yes I definitely will recommend him!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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CARMEN – Jun 17, 2023
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He is the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Eastman – Jan 12, 2023
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Avoid this doctor hes a nice person but a horrible doctor the staff is even worse they do not care about you just getting you in the door to charge you and or your insurance after 2 years I have fired him and found another doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Silwing – Oct 20, 2020
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WORST. DOCTOR. EVER...!!!!! Dr. Akuna is a JOKE. He "coded" my 1st appointment so insurance charged me $400+ for an office visit. Incompetent office staff did not note of called in cancelations and made NO reminder calls for more than half of scheduled appointments. Hospital made follow-up appointment for me after joint replacement. NO REMINDER CALL was made by his office. I called that day to cancel because of severe pain and inability to drive myself. Two days later, I got a certified letter in the mail detailing my "release" due to no-shows. When I asked to talk with him, I was told he "refused" to speak to me. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR. He is a JOKE and his office staff is incompetent at best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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The office is not helpful. They are rude and not patient friendly. They don’t care about anything but getting you in and out as quickly as possible. The medical knowledge is questionable at best. If you want true medical care. Find another Dr.!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2018
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Dr. Bruce Acuna is a very well spoken down to earth Dr that explains in detail things that you need to know about your health I've been with them about a year and a half and I just don't know what I would do without Dr Acuna he explains everything and the staff and nurse practitioner the secretary or just out of this world good family practice good doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ronal Smith in Carl Junction, MO – Dec 06, 2017
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Dr. Akuna is very thorough, listens well, and tends to approach things for the best possible outcome with the least intervention. He is an excellent patient advocate! Thanks, Dr. Akuna, for all that you do!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MARK in JOPLIN, MO – Nov 07, 2017
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Love Dr. Akuna. He is genuinely interested in his patients. And if he is running late it is because he spending time with the patient. However, getting through to the office is HORRIBLE. I have left message after message and have not received a return call. This has happened before. I was hoping for prescription before the weekend and it is not going to happen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Joplin, MO – May 12, 2017
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He is kind and very knowledgeable about anything I questioned. He has helped me regain control of my blood sugar. I am very satisfied with his care of me, and would recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor in this area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Beverly Hopper in Neosho, MO – Oct 11, 2016
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Dr. Bruce Akuna, is one of the most down-to-earth doctors listens gives you great advice and takes care of you good doctor if I could I would you have a 10 star thank you for taking care of me ronal Smith..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Ronal Smith in Carl Junction, MO – Jul 10, 2016
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Very knowledgeable and polite. He showed concern about my illness and explained my treatment options.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Joplin Missouri – Mar 29, 2016
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We had an appointment today we thought was 8:30. We arrived around 8:25 to find out our appointment was actually at 8:15 and they wanted us there at 8:00 to fill out paperwork. Because we were 10 minutes late, we were told they would not see us even after we drove from Seneca (30 minutes each way), took off work, fasted for blood work. The lady at the front desk was EXTREMELY RUDE. I've been in the medical field for 12 years and I don't think I ever had anyone act that way.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Joplin, MO – Mar 04, 2016
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more
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Locations

Practice

Freeman Southwest Internal Medicine3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 201 Joplin, MO 64804
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Freeman Internal Medicine Group3202 McIntosh Cir Ste 301 Joplin, MO 64804
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Office2613 S Main St Ste D Joplin, MO 64804
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Freeman Hospital West

    1102 W 32nd St
    Joplin, MO 64804
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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