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Jeffery Kerr, DO

Phelps Health

Specialties

Walk-In Clinic

Gender

Male

Special Interests

Urgent care
Emergency medicine
Geriatric medicine
Wellness and preventive medicine
Community-based full-spectrum family practice

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians - Geriatric Medicine
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians - Family Medicine/OMT

Office Locations

Phelps Health Walk-In Clinic—Waynesville

1000 GW Lane Street
Suite 150
Waynesville, MO 65583

Phelps Health Walk-In Clinic—Rolla

603 South Bishop Avenue
Suite C
Rolla, MO 65401

About Me

I’m Jeffery Kerr, DO, and I serve as the medical director for Phelps Health’s Walk-In Clinic services. I have extensive experience with family practice and geriatrics (senior care), the Emergency Department, long-term care facilities and the paramedic program. I am also the medical director of the emergency medical technician (EMT) program with Rolla Public Schools. I joined Phelps Health in 2015.

My collaborating providers are Sandy Marshall, FNP-C; Cody Sells, FNP, MSN; Brandon Lamberth, FNP; Lisa Cunningham, FNP-C; Jennie Orlando, FNP-C; and Aaron Cohlmia, FNP-C, APRN.

My interest in medicine began in high school and has only grown over the years. After 2 years at the University of Iowa, I decided I wanted to go into cancer research. I trained in cytotechnology (the study of cells to detect abnormalities) in Des Moines, Iowa, before moving to Kirksville, Missouri. There, I worked at Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital, and my growing interest in medicine led me to enroll in medical school.

From the start, I wanted to be a physician who could take care of the whole patient, from birth through the end of life. Family medicine and geriatrics were a natural fit for this goal. I chose geriatrics because there's a significant shortage of physicians willing to visit long-term care facilities and homes.

I grew up in the little town of Farmington, Iowa, where my family owned a full-service gas station. I worked there every weekend, filling cars up with gas, washing windows and checking oil. I met my wife in fifth grade, and we’ve been married over 40 years. We have three children, all registered nurses, and six grandchildren. In my free time, I love to cook. I am definitely not a master chef, but I take a lot of cooking classes to keep learning.

When patients see me, I want them to leave feeling fully informed about their issue and what comes next. My goal is for them to feel heard and to have a clear plan for their specific problem or general health.

Education & Training

Medical School Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri

Internship Phelps Health, Rolla, Missouri

Awards & Honors

awardJeffery Kerr, DO, was the 2021 recipient of the Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award is presented to one physician or individual to honor their commendable lifetime service to the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the osteopathic profession.

Insurance

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Ratings and Reviews

Provider Overall Quality of Care

The physician and advance practice provider star ratings are an average based on the data collected from the Phelps Health post-visit surveys. 4.8
4.8 out of 5 (129 Ratings, 35 comments)

What our patients are saying (Verified reviews from real patients)

Feb 23, 2026
He was extremely helpful. Made a referral to the care manager at the hospital to help me find a new doctor after my doctor passed away. He also wrote scripts for my meds.
Feb 19, 2026
Short wait time. Courteous staff. Problem addressed
Feb 1, 2026
Was told there was probably an hour wait but it wasn't even 20 minutes. Was very impressed with the whole experience and staff.
Feb 1, 2026
The lady at the front desk was very nice, very professional, talkative made me feel welcome. The nurse taking me back was talkative made me feel welcome ask questions which was needed for provider. Provider was very thorough explained his concerns re meds and what her prescribed due to my age. Didn't do muscle relaxers do to poss fall risk. He was very thorough easy to talk to and listened. Very satisfied with my visit. Thank you
Jan 31, 2026
Well, I would say the waiting room smelled horrible. Not blaming the staff or anything necessarily, but that was just one problem. But other than that, the visit went well, and I felt like the doctor listened to me. And so I appreciate that. Yeah. That's it.
Jan 31, 2026
Got me in for treatment in a very reasonable time.
Jan 17, 2026
The Dr listened to my concerns and explained what my issues were and explained the best course of treatment.
Jan 17, 2026
Thank you all!
Jan 17, 2026
Very pleasant staff and doctor. Unfortunately, problem continues. Waiting for test results and perhaps different medications.
Dec 27, 2025
Timely banner listened intently, followed through with explanations
Dec 22, 2025
Everyone was friendly and professional
Dec 4, 2025
The nurse was very attentive, responsive, and communicated well demonstrating quick comprehension of the situation and relevant histories. These skills seemed to magnify the doctor's efficiency. She was exemplary as a medical care giver.
Dec 1, 2025
Great from start to finish. If we need an urgent care, we will go there.
Nov 28, 2025
I could not have been treated any better than i was. Everyone was amazing.
Oct 19, 2025
I feel like my daughter could have been tested the first time for a strep throat instead of waiting until I brought her back the second time to be tested. So I had to pay the co-pay twice to have her tested one time. So I think offering tests more readily the first time people visit is a better practice than making them come back and have to pay again.
Oct 19, 2025
Very caring and professional staff. Was seen in a timely manner with excellent care,
Oct 17, 2025
The doctor was very professional, and he did come in a timely manner. As my son's oxygen was dropping rapidly, the nurse did terrible. She was very unprofessional. She didn't explain anything to us. When she saw the oxygen dropping, all she did was turn around and open the door and scream for the doctor. This left me and his grandmother in complete shock, and we were confused and super worried, and we had no answers. And after that, it just turned into a crap show where It was just chaotic and nobody was talking and nobody was saying anything until the ambulance showed up.
Oct 17, 2025
Impromptu visit off the interstate to have Blood Pressure checked because I felt it was going to be high which was. Nurses and Dr. Kerr did everything they could for me running EKG and checking my BP again. They did a great job.
Sep 21, 2025
listened to me and gave me excellent care
Sep 20, 2025
My experience was positive except that I was prescribed antibiotics that I have an allergy to because I'm allergic to blue dye and I was prescribed antibiotics that had blue dye in them. So I kind of had to backpedal and make some changes, cost me some extra money and stuff like that. It did finally get resolved and I'm glad for that, but maybe just be more careful in the future.
Sep 20, 2025
The provider was very good listened to me explained everything to me
Sep 7, 2025
The nurses was excellent!!! N the doctor Jefferey Kerr was amazing as well!!! They did x rays gave me a breathing treatment cause I couldn't catch my breath n actually gave me the medication I needed to get better!!! N I truly thank them all because I was miserable!!!! I'm not 100% yet but I'm definitely better than I was that day!!!! N to be honest most the time I don't do these surveys because it usually just alright service but I'm am glad to take this one!!! They deserve a raise n be told they r doing a great job n service to the community!!!
Sep 5, 2025
Nothing everything was absolutely a great experience. He took care of everything I needed and I feel much better and I thank him very much.
Aug 24, 2025
It was first rate start to finish
Aug 3, 2025
Everyone was super nice and helpful! Thank you!
Jul 26, 2025
Very nice, helpful and super quick!
Jul 26, 2025
Being able to take X-rays again to help my baby boy. Thank you.
Jul 25, 2025
Everything went very well and there is no complaints or suggestions.
Jun 21, 2025
Everything was great Thank you
May 30, 2025
My experience was GREAT. Everyone was WONDERFUL. ABSOLUTELY LOVED DR KERR AND MY NURSE. THE RECEPTIONIST WAS GREAT TOO. 10++ on my visit. Thankyou
May 26, 2025
Every thing was excellent for my visit. Dr Kerr is the best.
May 25, 2025
Everyone was very professional and friendly. Dr Kerr was very informative and explained everything in a way I could understand, no medical jargon without an explanation. He was very thorough, professional and friendly.
Apr 18, 2025
You've done everything very, very well. I appreciate it. The doctor was very, very nice and very patient and very accurate. I really thank you guys for the way you treated me. Thank you.
Apr 6, 2025
Was quite surprised with the quality of care at this facility compared to others I have been to. Girls were very nice and friendly. Doctor was very professional, polite, patient with questions and answered all questions.
Mar 28, 2025
It was my first experience with a walk-in clinic. I will definitely be returning! The wait time was five minutes or less. And the entire event was handled in a professional manner. I couldn't have asked for better care.