Mercy Clinic Sports Medicine - Stone's Corner

Make every time your best time yet. What will it take? More speed. More strength. More endurance.

To achieve your goals, you need to stay healthy. Mercy Sports Medicine  - Stone's Corner can help keep you off the sidelines so you can perform at your peak.

Treating athletes is what we do. Our sports medicine physicians, certified athletic trainers and physical therapists are committed to keeping you in the game. They work as a team using the latest techniques and technologies to meet your training and recovery needs.

We provide sports medicine to Carthage High School, McAuley High School, Jasper High School, Miller High School, Pierce City High School, Joplin Youth Football Association, Bulldog Youth Athletic Association, and 7 v. 7 Summer Passing League.

Dr. Russell Kennedy, Team Physician

Dr. Russell Kennedy has served as a Team Physician for the Carl Junction School District for many years and continues to dedicate much of his free time to attending various sporting events. Dr. Kennedy is a proud parent of Carl Junction Athletes and has been very influential in the district for many years. He is a former college quarterback and life long participant in sports. When you combine his expert skills as a physician with his knowledge and understanding of coaches and athletes you have the recipe for the ideal Team Physician.

• Experience as a Team Physician at Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Coyotes, Grand Rapids Griffins and Aquinas College 
• Awards:
  • Metropolitan Hospital Resident of the Year - 2001
  • Keynote Speaker Student Leadership Seminar – 2002
  • Joplin Business Journal Healthcare Hero – Top Physician Winner – 2009