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3302 McIntosh Circle DrSte 100Joplin, MO 64804
Phone+1 417-347-6100
Fax+1 417-347-6109
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Summary
- Dr. Brian Ipsen is an orthopedic surgeon in Joplin MO and is affiliated with Freeman Health System. He received his medical degree from University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in spine surgery.
Education & Training
New England Baptist HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2004 - 2005
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2004
University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
AR State Medical License 2025 - 2028
MO State Medical License 2000 - 2027
KS State Medical License 2002 - 2026
OK State Medical License 2012 - 2019
MA State Medical License 2004 - 2012
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MD Logic World Wide EMR, MD Logic, Inc., 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MD Logic World Wide EHR, MD Logic, Inc., 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MD Logic World Wide EHR, MD Logic, Inc., 2013, 2015-2017
Clinical Trials
- Lumbar Discectomy Control Study, Risk Factors for Reherniation Start of enrollment: 2016 Feb 17
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 13 citationsPedicle screw placement in the cervical vertebrae using augmented reality-head mounted displays: a cadaveric proof-of-concept study.Miguel A Ruiz-Cardozo, Karma Barot, Samuel Brehm, Tim Bui, Karan Joseph
The Spine Journal. 2024-12-01 - 15 citationsEffect of plate position on clinical outcome after anterior cervical spine surgery.Brian Ipsen, David H. Kim, Louis G. Jenis, Scott G. Tromanhauser, Robert Banco
The Spine Journal. 2007-11-01 - 20 citationsMechanical neck pain and cervicogenic headache.Nicholas U. Ahn, Uri M. Ahn, Brian Ipsen, Howard S. An
Neurosurgery. 2007-01-01
Press Mentions
Freeman Welcomes Dr IpsenDecember 1st, 2025
Linkedin PostDecember 1st, 2025
Orthopedic Specialists of the Four States Welcomes 3rd Spine Surgeon Dr. Toby Moore — 5 Insights FeaturedOctober 20th, 2017
Committees
- Member, Proassurance Claims Underwriting Committee 2017 - 2019
Professional Memberships
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