Kimberling Vision Center, INC.

This is the debacle in insurance today… and why I had to walk away… no I dont do breast reconstruction, but in the same vain… The insurance industry is making it impossible to run, manage and successfully have medical practices. Its sad! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVwuMPiCFRH/?igsh=b3ZsMzA4MW1obDg2

Over the past week I’ve seen several patients with Medicare or TRICARE who were told they were not candidates for breast reconstruction using their own tissue. But that wasn’t the real story. The reality is that reimbursement from Medicare and TRICARE for these procedures is very low, and some surgeons simply cannot afford to perform them. That is a real system problem that needs to be addressed. But telling a patient they are not a candidate when they actually are is not the answer. Patients trust what their doctors tell them. When we say someone isn’t a candidate for a procedure, many people never seek another opinion. So if you are a patient with Medicare or TRICARE and you are being told you are not a candidate for DIEP flap breast reconstruction, ask a very direct question: “Is reimbursement affecting this recommendation?” Patients deserve honesty and transparency when it comes to their care. And we also need to have an honest conversation about fixing the reimbursement system so that surgeons can provide these procedures without being financially penalized for doing the right thing.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVwuMPiCFRH/?igsh=b3ZsMzA4MW1obDg2

Over the past week I’ve seen several patients with Medicare or TRICARE who were told they were not candidates for breast reconstruction using their own tissue. But that wasn’t the real story. The reality is that reimbursement from Medicare and TRICARE for these procedures is very low, and some surgeons simply cannot afford to perform them. That is a real system problem that needs to be addressed. But telling a patient they are not a candidate when they actually are is not the answer. Patients trust what their doctors tell them. When we say someone isn’t a candidate for a procedure, many people never seek another opinion. So if you are a patient with Medicare or TRICARE and you are being told you are not a candidate for DIEP flap breast reconstruction, ask a very direct question: “Is reimbursement affecting this recommendation?” Patients deserve honesty and transparency when it comes to their care. And we also need to have an honest conversation about fixing the reimbursement system so that surgeons can provide these procedures without being financially penalized for doing the right thing.

Today…I never saw it coming…but its here and I celebrate all we have accomplished over the last thirty years… all the people we have helped and interacted with…all the people that have passed through our doors and touched our lives…its been a ride for sure! This is NOT goodbye, but see you soon in Springfield.

Low Vision Specialists is on the south side of Springfield right off James River (Hwy 60) and National. Easy to get to location.

🥂Heres to a great 2026 and many more years to come (with hopefully a lot less stress)! 🥂

Thank you all for your support and understanding of the change🥰. Be well and take care of yourselves!🤓

Exciting News from Kimberling Vision Center!
We’re Moving — and EXPANDING our services!
We are proud to announce a new chapter in our journey as we transition to Low Vision Specialists, located in Springfield, Missouri!
We warmly invite you to follow Dr. Debra Williams to our new location, where she will continue to provide the same compassionate, expert eye care you’ve come to know and trust. Her passion for HEALTH AND WELLNESS and excellence in EYE care will continue at our new home, starting January 1, 2026.
📍 New Location:
Low Vision Specialists
4145 S. McCann Court, Suite D
Springfield, MO 65807
(Just south of Cox South Hospital and near Waffle House off National Ave and Republic Road ---just south of Highway 60 - James River Road)
If you already have an appointment scheduled, we look forward to seeing you at our new location!
We truly value you as part of our eye care family and are excited to continue serving you with dedication and excellence.
📞 Questions? Call us at (417) 598-0168
Thank you for your trust. See you soon!
***ENHANCING VISION ~ INSPIRING HOPE***
Monday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - NOON
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Effective December 23, 2025 at 5pm....Our new location is at Low Vision Specialists in Springfield, MO opening back up after our Holiday break January 5, 2026 @ 9 am.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!