Sydney Fryer, FNP-C
Phelps Health
Specialties
Family Medicine
Gender
Female
Special Interests
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Pediatrics
Respiratory viruses (cold and flu)
Splinting and suturing
Women's health
Board Certifications
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
About Me
I’m Sydney Fryer, FNP-C, and I joined Phelps Health as a certified family nurse practitioner in June 2023. I treat patients of all ages for a variety of ailments, such as colds and respiratory infections, ear infections, diabetes, and high blood pressure. My collaborating physician is Matthew Hurley, MD. I’m not new to Phelps Health—I previously worked in the Rolla and Waynesville Walk-In Clinics. For 7 years prior, I served as a nurse in the float pool, caring for cardiac and neurology patients.
You could say I grew up at Phelps Health, with my mom working as a nurse in the OB (Obstetrics) Unit and now as a pediatric nurse practitioner with Phelps Health. Without a doubt, she inspired me to choose a career in healthcare. I remember my mom coming home from long shifts and reflecting on her days. I’ve always looked up to her and admired her drive and how, even after a long, 12-hour shift, she was always so positive and willing to go the extra mile for her patients. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a nurse.
As a high school student in Rolla, I attended the Health Science Academy through Rolla Technical Institute/Center to become a CNA (certified nursing assistant). After high school, I furthered my education to become an LPN (licensed practical nurse), RN (registered nurse) and eventually an FNP (family nurse practitioner), where I am today.
I strive to treat every patient like family—whether they’re a CEO or a janitor. If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. Having grown up here, I know many people in the community and want them to feel safe opening up without fear of judgment. Education also matters to me; I want patients to clearly understand their care and know there’s no such thing as a dumb question.
Rolla continues to be home for me, my husband, our three children, our beagle and our bunny, Peter. Outside of work, we treasure family time and love the outdoors and going floating on the beautiful area rivers.
Every year, I look forward to fall. I love everything about the season, including the weather, pumpkin spice, Halloween and hunting. You can usually catch me hunting in the woods with my husband, enjoying the sunset and listening to nature during this time of year. I love watching sports, whether it be watching them on TV or attending games in person. Basketball is my favorite, but I love to watch football, hockey and baseball, too. Go Cardinals and Blues!
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.
Education & Training
Undergraduate School Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri
Graduate School Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri
Awards & Honors
During my nursing career, I was a two-time DAISY award winner and five-time nominee.
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
(313
Ratings,
81
comments)
What our patients are saying (Verified reviews from real patients)
I felt Sydney Fryer listened and made me feel at ease.
Great service!
Having issues w the main hospital registers I'm so happy it always goes smoothly in this location.
Overall satisfaction
Looking for a new Doctor. Found my new Doctor. I was so happy when I left, I was treated so well. Thank You!
Everything was awesome!
Everyone was courteous and respectful.
My entire experience was excellent. I'm very pleased.
Everyone was so nice!
When I went to check out the person at the desk didn't know what was going on due to not having information yet. Was told I would have an appointment in one month and the person at the front desk hadn't received the information yet. It got worked out but the right hand should know what the left is doing for the patient. It was fast which I greatly appreciate.
THIS EXPERIENCE WAS EXCEPTIONAL. in the past, with another doctor, the experience was terrible in spite of having been a patient for many years. We are hopeful that future visits will be as efficient and pleasing as this one was
Sydney was wonderful & took the time to listen to me and so caring!!! The staff was amazing!!!
The rn was really a good provider and would much see her again
Very friendly, professional and listened to my needs. Offered great medical advice.
I think that the entire process was more than wonderful, I am not sure that I could ask for a better care provider.
Had a great experience!
I need help to get mychart
The Provider listed to my currents and schedule services to help me with my currents.
Sydney absolutely goes above and beyond for her patients. I am so thankful that she was able to see me for a same day appointment. She always remember things about you that makes you know she cares about her patients. She is personable and explains things so thoroughly. Sydney listens and tailors every experience to the patient. She is an amazing provider.
They listen to me and let me explain exactly how I've been feeling for a week and that nothing had helped me and because I don't have a spleen my old doctor used to give me a anabiotic shot to help get things kick started so they obliged me and gave me the shot and the anabiotic and a steroid and I feel 100% better than I did I appreciate the way they listen to me.
The nurse would have been better to be polite, document the reason I gave as to why I came in and NOT WHAT SHE WANTES OR THOUGHT I was coming in. The doctor didn't listen when I tried correcting the nurse's incorrect documentation. The provider didn't give me a chance to explain all my symptoms. I have a sinus infection, not a viral cold. In the 24 hours since seeing the provider, I am so much worse. The provider should not be practicing. The nurse should not be rooming patients. The front desk staff should not brush off a patient.
They were fast. The entire process was 25 minutes.
Everyone was very professional and treament was very effective ... my thanks & appreciation to everyone
It was an excellent experience!
Everybody was very nice and very knowledgeable and took care of me very well. Thank you.
Everyone was very respectful and loving. They treated me like part of their team not just a patient, and that made me feel good and for them to explain to me what they were going to do and what I needed to do.Thank you for having such wonderful staff
Diagnost
Polite staff was efficient. Exam was thorough before diagnosis. Prescription was promptly submitted to a local pharmacy. Overall experience was positive.
It was all good.
Short wait. Nurse and Nurse Practitioner were very nice, listened to my concerns.
Everyone was very friendly & professional instilling complete confidence & comfort.
I did not have to wait long to see the provider and she was able to give me the results of the urine test pretty quickly. She called in a prescription to CVS, so I was able to get started on my medication before my condition worsened. I want to tell you that I am very thankful that PH opened the walk-in clinic. I am prone to UTI's and the clinic has enabled me to get treatment so much faster than before.
It was too much expensive.
Seen quickly, everyone friendly
Everything is excellent. Front desk is excellent. Nurses is excellent. Doctor is excellent. Environment is clean. I really don't have no negative feedback about the clinic. The clinic is amazing. It wasn't like, it wasn't judgmental about my race, because I'm Black African American, along with my kids. and you got treated like you were family. You got advice based off, you know, someone who cared and who wanted to do the best for them. And I would definitely, if I have anywhere to go, if I need any type of medical assistance or whatever, I would definitely come back to you guys. It was an amazing experience and I wouldn't, I wouldn't.
Very professional and friendly staff. Thank you all for the excellent care
You can improve by getting a provider that actually knows if a bone is broke or not and having the supplies that somebody would need when the bone is broke.
Probably only drawback was the waiting area. But not specific to the outstanding care received!
As busy as they were, everyone was super kind. I really liked FNP Fryer, she was funny, casual, and very personable.
All in the ER and everyone on 4th floor were awesome. Thank you for taking such amazing care of me. I pay God blessed you all
Sydney was amazing!!! 10/10. Wait time was 2 hours, which is pretty long. My room was slightly dirty. Dirt and hair all over the floor.
Did not listen to any of my symptoms or problems. Just prescribed a generic catch all antibiotic and shoved me out the door.
Everyone was courteous and caring. Wait time was less than expected.
The Nurse Practitioner was amazing with my child. He had beads out of a bean bag he had put in his ears and it was an adventure for the staff! They were all fantastic and the physician on duty assisted and successful got the rest out of the ears! The Nurses were just as personable and professional as the Providers! This has been the best walk in clinic I have ever been to! So a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of you!! Please don't change a thing!! I'm sure we'll see again!
Going there was a waste of time. Still had to go to the ER because they couldn't do any test.
I was treated well and appreciated the communication.
The visit was beyond my expectations!
It was a smooth office visit from the check in the the diagnosis. Everything flowed.
Very thorough visit thank you
Visit went as expected.
They treated me with respect
The fnp Sydney explained my condition and diagnosis good
Sydney was absolutely wonderful. We just love her. She is so kind and amazing with the kids. She interacts with the parents while examining the child, yet keeps the child calm at the same time. She's truly a blessing to the Phelps Health team
While visiting from out of town, I had a relapse of a previous Covid infection and started wheezing again. I came to your clinic and was pleasantly surprised with how quickly I was taken back, had a urine test done and a chest xray andhad my RX's for infection sent to CVS and a shot of prednisone and was out the door in less than hour and half. Nurse practitioner called me on my phone before I could even get home to tell me my chest xray didn't show any pneumonia. I was feeling better in about 8 hours and so glad I came to your facility. Thanks! No wheezing!
Both my nurse and Sydney Fryer, who was my health care giver for the day, treated me with respect and were very communicative and explained things in a way that made me feel comfortable. And they were very thorough in their treatment process, which I really appreciated.
Sydney and all the staff members were very knowledgeable and more than willing to give me all the assistance I needed. I'd recommend all of them highly.
I am extremely pleased with rhe experience and care I received at the Bishop Ave/HWY 63 South Rolla location and will not hesitate returning if needed. The front desk representative was very caring and knowledgeable offering additional information and provider, Sydney was very personable, and thorough with my visit/care.
The nurse and PA were awesome... my finger was sliced deeply and they were very kind and assisted me through a lot of pain and discomfort. Outstanding care!!!
Even though the wait was longer than expected everyone was very friendly and quick to help and very apologetic for the wait time.
I would much rather utilize the walk in clinic over making an appointment with my physician. Staff at the walk in clinic are kind and patient with you. They take the time to listen to your needs and seem to genuinely care about you.
Had no problem and everything went well.
This visit was wonderful. Staff were professional, courteous and efficient. NO suggestions for improvement because I received excellent care.
Timely response to my visit. I like the intern came in to visit first. I love it when an urgent care or hospital is training people. Intern was very nice and thorough, nurse after her was awesome as well. Area was clean and I was checked in very quickly. All staff was happy smiling even laughing and an atmosphere like that's always great to walk into.
Friendly staff and clean facility.
The nurse practitioner that was in training there was absolutely amazing, and the care provider that came in after she did told me the exact same thing that the nurse practitioner did. I was very impressed. Good work.
You people are the best Thank you! Was in last night with my grandson and everyone and everything was great
Quick and easy
Excellent, timely and professional in all areas!
My visit was very professional and I was very happy with her. Thank you.
I felt very well treated. Everyone was concerned with my issues and care. I would recommend the clinic to anyone needing urgent care. Thank you so much for your prompt and professional care.
I have used the facility 3 times and had great treatment every time.
All was great and the wait time was less than 5 minutes!
Great experience!
You did all you could do
A little less wait time in the back.
Everyone was nice. My only complaint was that we sat in the exam room for a while before we were seen, but I know that is not uncommon.
I wish I could have Dr. Sydney as my primary care physician. She was amazing!
Not sure if registrars name, but she was great. The nurse and Sydney Fryer were both exceptional. Great job!
Might experience with Sydney and staff was excellent. She listened to me and did a thorough exam and asked/answered questions. She gave me a plan of care and explained to me her diagnosis and treatment. I felt respected and listened too. If I didn't understand something she took her time to explain. I would recommend Sydney to my family and friends. The front desk made it easy for me to pick up my meds at the Phelps pharmacy by providing me with my approval/authorization from VA. Great job Phelps!
I was very happy with my treatment.
I love Phelps health. First time using the clinic. Very pleased Front desk girl was excellent. Absolutely great NP. Very pleased
