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Dr. Mark Skelley, MD

Dr. Mark Skelley, MD

Medical Oncology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Skelley, MD is a medical oncologist in Joplin, MO and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Freeman Hospital West and Mercy Hospital Joplin.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

3126 S Jackson Ave Ste 102 Joplin, MO 64804

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(417) 556-8753

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Skelley specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Skelley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skelley

1.7
11 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
82%
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This guy was recommended to me by another Dr. I go in for my appt. and he ask why am I here. Didn't even read my files. Was rude as hell.Shouldn't even be practicing!! Needless to say I am looking for a new Dr!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joplin, MO – May 04, 2017
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So my 1st visit with this guy and he tells me "I'm retired" - 1st automatic red flag there. He was very rude and short with me at times, and gave me weird lectures on what to do with my body. Very strange man. Would not recommend to anyone. He's on his way out, skip. Fun side note: Jerk flashed me a dirty look when he found out I had dentures, like I was a meth head or some thing. My uncle got full dentures when he was 22 and never drank or did drugs, some people JUST HAVE BAD TEETH.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joplin, MO – Apr 24, 2017
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Saw him as a new patient for some unpleasant symptoms. I was having muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, fast heartrate and a headache at that point every day for 3 weeks straight, and etc. He told me I was experiencing this because I had two kids and that it was all psychological. Come to find out I have a chiari malformation and retroflexed odotoid that's pressing on my brain stem. So glad I decided to go elsewhere. Worst dr I've ever seen.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Joplin, mo – Mar 29, 2017
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Doesn't seem like he wants to really help. Just says "you're fine" and basically sends you in your way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Joplin,mo – Nov 29, 2016
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My experience was he did nothing.. He was very rude to me. He did not address what I whent in for he was only interested in recommening a gastric bypass becuse my shoulder and neck was hurting. He said becuse I'm over weight that could make my neck and shoulder hurt. Would not recamend him to anyone. .
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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Carol Hardee in Carterville mo – Nov 22, 2016
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Rude, inconsiderate, no nurse ever in room while he examined, unprofessional and a waste of precious time.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Dee in Tulsa, okla – Nov 10, 2016
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Run the other way! Uncaring, judgmental, rude, and lacks knowledge.
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
7 others found this helpful
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K in El Dorado Springs, MO – Mar 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mark Skelley, MD is a medical oncologist in Joplin, MO and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Freeman Hospital West and Mercy Hospital Joplin.

  • Medical Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Office3126 S Jackson Ave Ste 102 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

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Hospital Joplin

    100 Mercy Way
    Joplin, MO 64804
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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