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Dr. Laura Kresta, DO

Geriatric Medicine* Age 40
Dr. Laura Kresta, DO
3.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Laura Kresta, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. Laura Kresta, DO

Geriatric Medicine* Age 40
Springfield, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Laura Kresta, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Springfield, MO.

About

Dr. Kresta graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Laura Kresta, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Physician in Springfield, MO. Dr. Kresta currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield. At present, Dr. Kresta received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Kresta's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kresta is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Pharyngitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
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Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chondromalacia
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Diabetes Type 1
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Difficulty With Walking
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Dyslipidemia
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Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
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Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Genital Herpes
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Gonorrhea Infections
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Hepatitis A
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
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Intertrigo
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Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
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Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Reflux Esophagitis
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Strep Throat
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Swine Flu
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Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
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Bone Density Scan
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Cardiac Ultrasound
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Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
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Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Impairment Rating Evaluation
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Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • Qualchoice PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Preferred Care Blue PPO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • Alliance EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Clinic W Kearney Family Medicine
    2212 W Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kresta
3.2
Based on 6 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Jan 30, 2021
Laura Kresta is amazing. I feel more comfortable with her than I have with any doctor, which is why I have no problem driving close to an hour to see her.
— Jan 30, 2021
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Specialties*
Geriatric Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Kresta, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kresta's profile.

Dr. Laura Kresta, DO is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.

Yes, Dr. Laura Kresta, DO holds board certification in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO