Mercy opens $6.5M clinic in Frisco Building

Mercy Springfield Communities expects to serve tens of thousands of patients annually at its newest Springfield clinic.

The health system cut the ribbon yesterday at the 3253 E. Chestnut Expressway clinic in the Frisco Building, according to a news release. Monday also marked the clinic's opening for patients.

The $6.5 million clinic is expected to serve 15,000 patients per year, officials say.

“With so many employers and residents on this side of town, we’re able to meet our patients where they live and work thanks to this clinic,” said John Myers, president of Mercy Springfield Communities, in the release. “Anytime we can do that, we consider it a win.”

McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. served as general contractor for the 24,000-square-foot project designed by Buf Architecture Studio LLC. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in May 2023 for the clinic on the second floor of the building, according to past reporting.

The Frisco Building facility is Mercy's only northeast Springfield primary care clinic, and it specializes in occupational medicine and therapy services. X-ray and lab services also are available, and Mercy intends to add five new primary care physicians and four advanced practice providers to staff the clinic within the next 12 months, according to the release. Zach Adams is serving as clinic director, with Jim Lawrence as clinic manager, said Mercy spokesperson Ettie Berneking, noting six providers are signed on for the facility.

“This has been a dream project of ours for about 10 years,” said Charlene Rioux, vice president of primary care for Mercy Southwest Missouri, in the release. “Between our patients 65 and older and those who work in physically demanding jobs like manufacturing and construction, we see a lot of falls and injuries to backs, shoulders and knees. We’ve spent nearly a decade looking for a building where we could combine all the specialties that care for these patients and injuries, and the Frisco Building is the perfect spot.”