Dr. Maria F. Bruce, MD, FAAFP, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Maria F. Bruce, MD, FAAFP

Family Practitioner

4/5(29)
202 E. 50th St. Joplin Missouri, 65804
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4/5

About

Dr. Maria Bruce is a family practitioner practicing in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bruce specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Bruce possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Cebu Doctors' University Doctor of Medicine (M.D) 1985

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

Female English, Filipino

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine KCUMB, Joplin campus 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians  
  • American Medical Association  

Dr. Maria F. Bruce, MD, FAAFP's Practice location

Mercy Clinic

202 E. 50th St. -
Joplin, Missouri 65804
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Dr. Maria F. Bruce, MD, FAAFP's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Bruce


4.0

Based on 29 reviews

Dr. Maria F. Bruce, MD, FAAFP has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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