Dr. Jose Crespo joins Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health, Bringing Expertise in OB/GYN Care

Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce that Jose Crespo, MD, has joined its Women’s Health team. Crespo is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) with a strong background in women’s healthcare and a longstanding commitment to personalized patient care.

Crespo earned his Doctor of Medicine from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 1995. He completed a four-year, ACGME-accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at San Luke’s Hospital in Ponce in 2002. Before specializing in OB/GYN, Crespo began his postgraduate medical journey with a transitional residency at Mayagüez Medical Center in Puerto Rico and a pathology residency at Baystate Medical Center, a Tufts University affiliate in Springfield, Massachusetts.

While initially exploring pathology, Crespo quickly realized that a hands-on, patient-centered specialty was a better fit. His path to OB/GYN opened unexpectedly when he was asked to assist at a hospital that had recently lost its OB/GYN residency accreditation. His immersive experience during that time solidified his calling to women’s health.

“I was doing everything from the start - procedures usually reserved for third- or fourth-year residents,” Crespo said. “That year showed me exactly what I wanted to do.”

Crespo is especially passionate about gynecologic surgery, including minimally invasive procedures. He is eager to bring compassionate care and innovation to the region. Crespo also believes in the power of listening and building meaningful connections.

“I take time to hear my patients’ stories,” he said. “It’s about understanding them as people - not just symptoms.”

Crespo is accepting new patients - no referral required - at Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health. His services include preventive care, surgical treatment for gynecologic conditions, and obstetric care, including labor and delivery.

“Ozarks Healthcare is thrilled to welcome Dr. Crespo to our Women’s Health team,” Jacob Petrus, Vice President of Physician Services and Operations at Ozarks Healthcare, said. “His blend of clinical experience, surgical skill, and patient-focused care aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional healthcare to women in our region. We are excited for the impact he will make.”

Crespo recently moved to the area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, motorcycle and bicycle riding, traveling, and working on computers and cars. He has even competed in road cycling and enjoys exploring the latest in automotive technology. The hospitality of the Ozarks drew them to Ozarks Healthcare.

“I came here just to look around, but I was truly impressed,” he said. “It reminded me of how healthcare used to feel - like family.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Crespo or learn more about Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health, visit https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/services/womens/ or call 417-256-1838.

Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

Jose Crespo, MD, Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health