Kelly Meier, DO, FAAP

Dr. Kelly Meier, DO, FAAP, is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri. Dr. Meier delivers outstanding care to children of all ages and families in and around Joplin, Missouri.

Dr. Meier grew up in nearby Kansas and has lived in the four states area all her life. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry and psychology from the University of Kansas (KU) in Kansas City.

She then attended Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-College of Osteopathic Medicine) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. 

In 2008, she completed her training at the University of Kansas Wichita and became Board-Certified in Pediatrics that fall. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Upon graduation, she joined Pediatric Associates of Southwest Missouri, where she has enjoyed practicing ever since.

In her spare time, Dr. Meier enjoys spending time with her family, visiting the mountains, and using her artistic side to create beautiful, quilted blankets. She completes each day by catching up with her husband, Ryan, in the evenings and shares an interest in watching crime shows with her daughter.

She also enjoys watching KU college basketball with her son, Rock Chalk Jayhawk.