Maxwell F. McClure, DO

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Maxwell McClure, who serves patients in Joplin, Missouri.

A highly knowledgeable and helpful psychiatrist, Dr. McClure sees patients at the Ozark Center – New Directions in Joplin, Missouri. He specializes in treating people with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder.

Ozark Center provides a comprehensive system of mental healthcare programs from outpatient to hospitalization. As the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider, their qualified staff provides effective, caring and confidential services for adults, families and children. Their goal is to assist people of all ages who are dealing with mental illness, addiction, trauma and/or abuse to develop the skills essential for living a life with dignity and purpose.

Regarding his educational background, Dr. McClure earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He then went on to complete his residency in psychiatry at the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015.

Licensed to practice medicine in Missouri, the doctor is board-certified in both psychiatry and addiction medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP). The AOBNP is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) who specialize in disorders of the nervous system (neurologists) and to qualified DOs who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (psychiatrists).

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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