Dr. Henry D. Petry DO
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
931 E 32nd St Joplin MO, 64804About
Henry D. Petry, DO, FACOFP, is a geriatric medicine physician working with the Freeman Center for Geriatric Medicine, a medical group practice located in Joplin, Missouri. He is also affiliated with Freeman Hospital - West Campus in Joplin and has 47 years of diverse experience in his field. Dr. Petry earned his doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine/ A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in 1967. Furthermore, he is board certified in osteopathic medicine and maintains active memberships with the American Osteopathic Association, the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and the American Geriatrics Society. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Petry was honored with multiple recognitions and awards, including Geriatrician of the Year by 417 Magazine, Physician of the Year and Primary Care Physician of the Year from Northeast Regional MC, among others. Moreover, Dr. Petry earned the esteemed title of Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
Education and Training
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Awards
- President of the Missouri Association-Osteopathic Surgery- 2013-2014
- 417 Magazine in Springfield Missouri Geriatrician of the Year- 2013,2014,2015
- Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians, Physician of the Year
- Primary Care Physician of the Year From Northeast Regional MC- 2003 & 2006
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, American Geriatrics Society
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and dedication to his field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Fly Fishing, Tying His Own Lure
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