Ferrell-Duncan Clinic is far more than a title on a building that houses some of Springfield’s most respected specialty physicians. Ferrell and Duncan are the legacy behind this clinic. Dr. Thomas E. Ferrell, Jr. and Dr. Robert D. Duncan are its founders. They were life-long mentors and examples by which today’s practitioners are guided. They are also the namesakes of the Ferrell-Duncan Clinic Foundation which continues their work of caring for the community through charitable support.

The History of Dr.’s Ferrell and Duncan

In 1944, Dr. Robert Duncan owed the Public Health Service two years of his time for funding his medical education at the University of California at San Francisco Medical School. He was assigned to the Federal Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri to start a surgical practice.

During these two years he met Dr. Thomas E. Ferrell, a solo practicing general surgeon with a large patient caseload. Having mutual respect for each other’s skills, Dr. Ferrell invited Dr. Duncan to “moonlight” and help him out. In 1946 when Dr. Duncan had paid his debt of service, Dr. Ferrell invited him to join his practice.

The two were a great fit for they both loved learning, were incredibly innovative for their time and always put the patient first.

In a short period of time, these talented surgeons were able to attract other sought after physicians for the growing region. The two person physician clinic recruited top quality doctors as they built the iconic multi-specialty practice serving Springfield and Southwest Missouri today.

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How FDC Foundation Funds

The Ferrell-Duncan Clinic Foundation depends on donors to its mission to continue the work of serving the region. To donate to the Ferrell-Duncan Clinic Foundation, to honor a physician or caregiver or provide ongoing program support, click this link to DONATE NOW.

How to Apply

The Ferrell-Duncan Clinic Foundation has two types of funding:

1. Funding focused on improving quality care at CoxHealth by investing in employee education.
2. Funding focused on serving the community through non-profit organizations that align with the FDC Foundation mission and priorities.

To apply for an FDC Foundation scholarship you must be an actively employed member of the CoxHealth organization, in good standing and with 6 months or more of service. Applications are received at the CoxHealth Foundation each quarter for review. Deadlines are March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 for applications to be received. To apply, click this link.

To apply for a Community Not For Profit grant you must be a 5013c organization with a mission that is in keeping with the Foundation’s purpose of furthering health education and providing for the healthcare needs of our Southwest Missouri region. Applications will be accepted each quarter for review with deadlines being March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Complete the application, provide your sponsorship proposal and a W9 along with proof of your not for profit status.
Click here to access the application form.
Apply online here.
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The Ferrell Duncan Clinic Foundation Board Members:

FDC Foundation has proudly supported these local community organizations to improve our region and the lives of those we serve.

For more information, contact the CoxHealth Foundation at 417-269-7150 or [email protected]