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Rachelle Gorrell, DO

Phelps Health

Rachelle Gorrell, DO

Offers Telehealth Visits

Specialties

Family Medicine
Primary Care

Gender

Female

Special Interests

Diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Wellness visits

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice

Office Locations

Phelps Health—St. James

1000 North Jefferson Street
St. James, MO 65559

Phelps Health Medical Office Building

1050 West 10th Street
Rolla, MO 65401

About Me

I'm Rachelle Gorrell, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician with Phelps Health. Additionally, I serve as the division chief of primary care. Since 2001, I have served patients in the St. James area.

My collaborating providers are Family Nurse Practitioners Chris Durbin, Helen Litz, Ariella Martin, Megan McBrideCraig Tatom, and Jacob Reedy, as well as Physician Assistant Bryan Davis.

I chose family medicine as my specialty so that I could help families and people of all ages. I enjoy caring for different generations of families and getting to know everybody.

In seventh grade, my science teacher encouraged me to become a doctor. I initially wanted to become a teacher, and in many ways, I am, as I educate patients about their health.

I can help patients with diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, and I also offer wellness visits. At Phelps Health, we can take care of most concerns that patients have, without sending them out of town.

My hope is that you, as a patient, feel that your health concern is addressed, but also that I treat you as a whole – from head to toe. I want you to feel comfortable talking about any problem.

I also offer telehealth visits, which allow patients to visit with me remotely using a smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection and audio-video capabilities.

Rachelle Gorrell, DO

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Rachelle Gorrell, division chief of primary care for Phelps Health and a family medicine physician, discusses COVID-19 and antibody testing.

Watch episode with video here.

 

To listen to more podcasts featuring Dr. Gorrell, please click here

Education & Training

Medical School Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri

Insurance

For a list of insurance carriers that Phelps Health accepts, please click here.

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. 4.9
4.9 out of 5 (526 Ratings, 121 comments)

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

Oct 10, 2025
Gorrell is the best doctor for me she listens to me I have been seeing her since 2008
Oct 7, 2025
I did complain about . No one calling me to make an appt for my first bone density shot so I won't be taking it. Please find me a good comparitive pill to take . Not every day ????? She called to get me some help and no one called. But then again . My phone has. A lot of suspected phone calls I deleted right away big it don't say Hospital calling or Drs office ????
Oct 7, 2025
In and out of X-ray and office Good tx
Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Gorrell is always attentive, personable, and professional. She treats me as an individual and remembers past illnesses, injuries, and issues.
Sep 23, 2025
Dr Gorrell is FANTASTIC
Sep 22, 2025
During all my and my hubands visits we are treated with respect and caring.
Sep 19, 2025
Every thing was good
Sep 19, 2025
It was an excellent visit overall. I would prefer you didn't use the word provider though. My doctor worked hard to be able to be called doctor unique from other providers.
Sep 19, 2025
Every thing just clicked as it should. It was an awsome visit.
Sep 18, 2025
Everything surpassed my expectations
Sep 15, 2025
Everyone was so helpful and kind.
Sep 5, 2025
All was great! Thank you!
Sep 5, 2025
Dr Gorell always takes the time to listen and to help you figure out what needs to be done
Aug 29, 2025
Nothing to improve
Aug 21, 2025
I had no waiting time. I was called back before my appointment time and taken care of almost immediately. Very pleased with the professional attention I received.
Aug 8, 2025
I hadn't been feeling great and I love she did a bloodwork . Dr. Gorrell is the best Doctor I have ever had .your the best
Jul 24, 2025
Dr Gorrell is the best
Jul 21, 2025
Very upbeat "can-do' attitude- lots of smiles & encouragement. Never dread a visit. Glad Dr. Gorrell is my designated primary care physician!
Jul 17, 2025
Everything was as it should be, always have had great service, and have sent multiple people to you. I really appreciate the out of office service that I've received ,the only thing I've ever had a poor experience with was billing. Thank you for all your help
Jul 15, 2025
Dr Gorrell has always been respectful and easy to converse with regarding my health concerns. I feel I have a good rapport with her. I hope she doesn't leave any time soon.
Jul 8, 2025
Everyone was a real professional at doing their job
Jul 7, 2025
Called got appt for same day and everyone was very friendly as always long time client
Jul 3, 2025
I was listened to and not rushed.Dr. Gorrell took care of all my concerns.
Jul 3, 2025
Dr Gorrell is the best! She listened to my concerns- addressing each of them and helping to resolve them.
Jul 3, 2025
Always very happy with the care we get there.
Jun 27, 2025
Everyone has always been excellent.
Jun 12, 2025
Everyone at the ST James Clinic is always courteous, thoughtful, and helpful. Dr. Gorrell is a wonderful caregiver!
Jun 12, 2025
Listened to my concerns with caring and compassion
Jun 9, 2025
The provider was great. She's very experienced. I enjoy the way she takes care of me. And the staff is all very, very good. Forest City does a very excellent job. Thank you.
Jun 9, 2025
I was taken back in less than 5 minutes, and saw the doctor quickly after the nurse was finished. I was there promptly and appreciate not having a long wait time.
Jun 2, 2025
Everything went well this visit!
May 13, 2025
As always excellent experience !
May 9, 2025
More in depth caring for all conditions.
Apr 24, 2025
Office/Reception was, at best, slow.
Apr 22, 2025
Dr. Gorrell and the staff are amazing! Very friendly, courteous and helpful. They always are on time as well.
Apr 21, 2025
Everyone was very kind and courteous. The experience was very good.
Apr 18, 2025
Everyone I interacted with listened to what I was saying which made me feel "heard." This is lacking in far too many health care venues these days and is SO appreciated!!!
Apr 11, 2025
Attentive and respectful - all was well
Apr 10, 2025
You have the best nurses there! Dr Gorrell is so wonderful. Her nurses are so helpful.
Apr 8, 2025
Everyone has always treated me with kindness
Apr 8, 2025
The care was unbelievable great, the ER staff was so awesome professional and quick with response to my care .
Apr 4, 2025
Professor and friendly
Apr 1, 2025
Excellent customer service and medical advice.
Mar 28, 2025
Attentive to concerns and agreed and enhanced potential treatment options
Mar 24, 2025
Courteous and professional!!
Mar 24, 2025
Dr Gorrell and staff are Great . She has been my doctor for over 25 years .
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing and wonderful as always
Mar 10, 2025
I have always received great treatment there. My many different complaints has always been treated without misgivings. My many questions about why my previous of Fibromyalgia didn't cover all my symptoms to being also diagnosed with MS. My questions on my kidneys led to the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma, received treatments almost immediately for that.
Mar 4, 2025
Everybody was very friendly, professional and courteous.
Mar 3, 2025
Everything was very good. No improvement needed.
Mar 3, 2025
Dr. Gorrell was very thorough and provided me with useful information about nutrition. She listened and responded to my questions and did not make me feel rushed.
Feb 25, 2025
Listened and talked about things I can try
Feb 17, 2025
Cured me while Setting my mind at ease.
Feb 14, 2025
When I arrived the receptionist was prompt getting me checked in and within a few minutes I was in a room with the nurse. The Dr. and PA listened to my symptoms and gave me some options on how to treat the issue.
Feb 13, 2025
I have always been treated well and in a timely manner at Forest City Family Practice. The staff is respectful, attentive, caring and thorough. I have referred several people there.
Feb 11, 2025
As usual I think Dr. Gorrell and staff could not be nicer. I always get in and out on time and I find everyone to be thorough and kind.
Feb 11, 2025
Every member of the staff at Phelps Health Family Medicine St. James is very professional. My visits there are even better because they all treat me as if I am a member of their family...How rare and wonderful is that? Thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell you how much I appreciate my healthcare team!
Feb 11, 2025
You guys have done everything well. Good job.
Feb 4, 2025
Always so courteous.
Jan 31, 2025
I didn't have to wait..
Jan 28, 2025
Everything went well. Nothing need to be improved.
Jan 20, 2025
Felt like we were a valued member of this medical practice, as patients. Seemed they remembered us, liked us. Felt very comfortable with all staff. Was a very nice visit. Highly recommend.
Jan 9, 2025
Great people
Jan 9, 2025
Everyone was very nice. I was especially impressed when Dr. Gorrell called me personally to discuss my lab results.
Jan 7, 2025
They were great.
Jan 3, 2025
Cut the wait time in half. Thank you.
Jan 2, 2025
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Dr Gorrell answered my questions and recommended a helpful plan going forward.
Dec 31, 2024
I feel it was a collaborative experience.
Dec 31, 2024
Dr Gorrell is a wonderful doctor- she listens and is committed to finding a solution to what ever issues you may have when you go in. Definitely recommend the doctor!
Dec 31, 2024
Good office visit. When required to sign forms,new pens should be provided for each patient. Germs are on the pens sitting in the office containers.
Dec 30, 2024
Thank you.
Dec 27, 2024
Dr Gorrell and her nurse are awesome.
Dec 27, 2024
It's hard to get an appointment. The provider is booked months in advance.
Dec 27, 2024
All my concerns were addressed and questions answered.
Dec 26, 2024
Dr. didn't really address problem
Dec 24, 2024
Dr. Gorrell really listens to me and understands my condition. She is very courteous and respectful.
Dec 24, 2024
Dr Gorrell was very nice and listened to what I had coughing etc. everyone was very nice and I got in to see the doctor on Christmas Eve which I was very appreciative of. Thank you.
Dec 17, 2024
It was strange the directions were to go to room 380 but when I got there I had to go to room 300 to register then back to 380. It wasn't a big deal as I was early but someone with limited mobility etc could have been late for appointment.
Dec 16, 2024
It be nice if you could get in to be seen quicker when your sick instead of being booked up and have to make an appointment weeks out when you probably not gonna be sick by then !
Dec 13, 2024
Took time to talk to me.
Dec 10, 2024
Dr she is a rock star!
Dec 3, 2024
You were able to get me in promptly with Dr. Gorrell and she was very thorough and helpful. The staff was friendly too.
Dec 2, 2024
Everyone was nice and courteous
Nov 25, 2024
Dr. Gorrell is an exceptional doctor. Her nurse and the staff at Forrest City Family practice were and are like family. I've been a patient there for over 20 years. Thank you.
Nov 19, 2024
Dr. Gorrell was really nice and made me feel so much better
Nov 19, 2024
Excellent
Nov 15, 2024
I was very impressed with the experience. Everyone was extremely, extremely wonderful and very explanatory. So I appreciate their services a whole bunch and I definitely would recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for your service. Bye bye. Thank you.
Nov 8, 2024
All was well thank you
Nov 7, 2024
Staff were courteous and pleasant. Wait time for appointment was minimal
Nov 4, 2024
The phlebotomist needed to be a little more friendlier.
Nov 1, 2024
Dr Gorrell is an outstanding physician. I have no suggestions as to how my appointment/visit could have been improved.
Nov 1, 2024
Everyone was great Can't think of anything right now needing improvement
Oct 31, 2024
The wait time is short, everyone is friendly.
Oct 28, 2024
Awesome experience as always. Love Dr Gorrell and the entire staff!
Oct 28, 2024
I been going to this clinic for almost thirty years, I could PC provider, but it is worth the hour and a half drive to attain excellent health care!
Oct 28, 2024
Attentive listening by Dr Gorrell and wasn't rushing to get to next patients. Support staff very kind
Oct 14, 2024
Everything was great no improvement needed
Oct 11, 2024
The receptionist even helped me set up My Chart to be able to use this communication. Previously, I was not able to get it to work for me. I commend that spirit of helpfulness over and beyond duty, only. My heartfelt thanks!
Oct 7, 2024
I wish the vaccination process could have gone quicker. A nurse was teaching an MA how to give them so it took forever when I had already been there for about an hour. While I was there, the baby wanted to nurse. So I appreciate the time to do that while I talked to Dr Gorrell.
Oct 7, 2024
Office staff and nurse get me in quick. Little waiting time for Dr Gorrell to see me, she seems to listen to my concerns, gives solutions and options.