Darwin Jeyaraj

Heart & Vascular Care

Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute - McIntosh Circle

3333 McIntosh Circle

Suite 4

Joplin, Missouri 64804

417.347.6400

medical education

Medical School: Tirunelveli Medical College
Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center
Fellowship: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Fellowship: MetroHealth Medical Center

board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Vascular Medicine: Endovascular Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology
The American Registry for Diagnotic Medical Sonography: Physician Vascular Interpretation

specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

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Where I Provide Care

Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute - McIntosh Circle

Joplin, MO

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Cardiovascular Health

Jul 18, 2024

Freeman Earns Stroke Care Award

Award Recognizes Commitment to Quality Care for Stroke Patients

Feb 23, 2024

Two Freeman Cardiologists Complete a Freeman Medical First in Heart Care

Successful Procedure First of its Kind

Feb 02, 2024

Freeman Celebrates Wear Red Day for Women

Paula Baker Photo Tour Calls Attention to Women’s Heart Disease

Jan 11, 2024

Freeman Health System Earns Highest STEMI Designation

Coveted Award Recognizes Quicker Response and Higher Quality Care

Sep 25, 2023

Freeman Cardiologist Helps Publish Medical Textbook

Dr. Vigyan Bang Calls Book ‘Unique’ in Cardiology Field

Aug 29, 2022

Freeman Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Vigyan Bang

Dr. Vigyan Bang Joins Award-winning Heart Team

NSTEMI and STEMI Mission Lifeline Awards - Cardiology

Jul 06, 2022

Freeman Earns Gold and Gold Plus Status for Heart Care

American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline Dual Award Winner

May 17, 2022

Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Award Winner Again

Sep 01, 2021

Freeman Earns Top Awards from American Heart Association

2021 Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Achievement Award and Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Silver Plus Achievement Award

Freeman Heart Institute Wins Award news photo

Jul 20, 2021

Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Award Winner

Jul 15, 2021

Freeman Patient Reunites with Surgeon After Lifesaving Operation

Former Highway Patrol Investigator Shares Story of Heart Valve Replacement

May 05, 2021

Freeman Celebrates National Nurses Week

Nurses are the Heart of Health Care

Feb 08, 2021

Freeman “Goes Red” to Call Attention to Women’s Heart Disease

February is American Heart Month

Jan 21, 2021

Freeman Celebrates Milestone: 200+ TAVR Surgeries

First to Offer and Soaring with the Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure

Nov 19, 2020

Freeman Welcomes New Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr. Jeffrey D. Lee Offers 25 years of Experience and Caring

Freeman Heart Institute Cath Lab Ribbon Cutting

Oct 13, 2020

Freeman Invests in New Technology in New Cath Lab

State-of-the-Art Equipment & Improved Design Equate to Efficiency for Heart Patients

Oct 01, 2020

Freeman Announces Winners of Nursing Spirit Awards

Red Carpet Reception Supports Nursing Education Fund

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Sep 22, 2020

Freeman Vascular Lab Earns IAC Re-accreditation

Seal of Approval for Consistent Quality Care and Dedication to Improvement

Sep 17, 2020

Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Award Winner

Sep 14, 2020

Freeman Invites you to Participate in World Patient Safety Day

#uniteforsafecare: Patient Safety Movement Foundation’s Virtual Event

American Heart Association Gold Plus Stroke Care 2020

Aug 13, 2020

Freeman Earns Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

American Heart Association Award Recognizes Freeman’s Commitment to Quality Stroke Care

2020 Mission Lifeline NSTEMI Gold Recognition Award

Aug 13, 2020

Freeman Earns Top Award from American Heart Association

2020 Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Achievement Award

Jul 28, 2020

Freeman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 3 Categories And Named Best Regional Hospital in Southwest Missouri

Honor Salutes High Performance in Heart Failure Care, Colon Cancer Surgery and COPD Treatment

May 06, 2020

Nurses are at the Heart of Hospital Care

Freeman Celebrates Nearly 1200 Employees During Nurses Week

Mar 06, 2020

Freeman Finalist for 2019 Foster G. McGaw Prize

Finalists from Massachusetts, Texas and Ohio are also Honored

Feb 12, 2020

Freeman Goes Live on Twitter from TAVR Surgery

Surgical Team Offers Play by Play of Heart Valve Procedure

Aug 19, 2019

Freeman Celebrates Two Years of TAVR Procedures

More than 100 Life-saving Procedures Have Been Performed

Jul 25, 2019

Freeman Honored with Two Mission Lifeline Achievement Awards

Honors Recognize Commitment to Standard of Care for Heart Attack Patients

Jul 25, 2019

Freeman Among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attacks

Award Applauds High Standards of Patient Care

May 01, 2019

World's Smallest Pacemaker Available at Freeman

Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute First and Only in Southwest Missouri to Use the Device

Feb 04, 2019

Freeman Raises Awareness of Congenital Heart Defects

“Little Hats, Big Hearts” Program also Reminds Moms to take Care of their Hearts

Jan 04, 2019

Freeman Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Frank Kim

Board-certified Physician Joins World-class Heart Team

Nov 13, 2018

Freeman Completes Windows of Inspiration

Final Decorative Window Panel Unveiled

Nov 08, 2018

Freeman Achieves Elite National Recognition

Hospital Earns Grade “A” in Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Score

Aug 10, 2018

Freeman Earns Award from American Heart Association

Honor Recognizes Workplace Wellness

May 15, 2018

Freeman Earns Highest STEMI Designation

Designation Recognizes Quicker Response and Higher Quality Care During Time Critical Emergencies

Apr 24, 2018

Freeman Recognized for Patient Safety

Hospital Earns Grade “A” in Spring 2018 Hospital Safety Score

Nov 22, 2017

Freeman Recognized in National Publication

Honor recognizes standard of care for heart attack patients.

Oct 31, 2017

Freeman Recognized for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group

Hospital earns grade "A" in Fall 2017 hospital safety score.

Oct 13, 2017

Freeman Earns Two Awards from American Heart Association

Honors recognize standard of care for heart attack patients and workplace wellness.

Sep 14, 2017

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joins Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute

Physician joins world-class heart team.

Jun 27, 2017

Freeman First and Only Local Hospital to Perform TAVR Procedure

Minimally invasive procedure is an alternative to open heart surgery.

Jun 13, 2017

Freeman Honored with Mission Lifeline Achievement Award

Honor recognizes commitment to standard of care for heart attack patients.

Apr 24, 2017

Freeman Recognized for Patient Safety

Freeman earns grade "A" in Spring 2017 Hospital Safety Score.

Jan 26, 2017

Freeman Auxiliary Volunteers Stage 'Knit In'

Event celebrates "Little Hats, Big Hearts" program.

Jan 23, 2017

Freeman Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Opens Pittsburg Clinic

Clinic Increases Access to Expert Heart and Vascular Care.

Dec 20, 2016

Freeman Unveils Upgrades to State-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room

As part of the upgrade, new technology gives Freeman cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists maximum flexibility to use the treatments most appropriate for each patient.

Oct 31, 2016

Freeman Recognized Again for Patient Safety

Freeman Health System was honored with an “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group Fall 2016 Hospital Safety Score.

Oct 18, 2016

CareChex Puts Freeman at the Top

A major independent medical quality rating organization awarded several services lines at Freeman Health System with top rankings for medical excellence and patient safety at the national, state, regional and local levels.

Apr 11, 2016

Freeman Health System Recognized for Delivering Quality Cardiac and Maternity Care

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri has recognized Freeman Health System as a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care and Cardiac Care.

Nov 09, 2015

Freeman Health System First in Missouri to Use Lower-risk Drug Stent on Heart Patients

Freeman Health System Heart & Vascular Institute becomes the first in Missouri to successfully use bioabsorbable polymer drug-eluting stents that promote faster healing and reduce the risk of future heart complications.

Nov 05, 2015

Freeman Heart Healers Push Four States Heart Walk Past Goal

Freeman Health System employees continued their pledge to make the area a healthier place to live by joining the 2015 Four States Heart Walk.

Jul 29, 2014

Freeman first in region to offer latest cardiac monitoring technology

Physicians at nationally ranked Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute are the first in the region to offer their patients a tiny, implantable device that is life-changing – and potentially life-saving – for those in need of cardiac monitoring.

Jul 28, 2014

Freeman tops CareChex ratings

A major medical quality rating organization awarded a multitude of service lines across Freeman Health System with top rankings at the national, state, regional and local levels based upon medical excellence and patient safety.

Jul 08, 2014

Nationally recognized heart care comes to Grove

Freeman Health System has expanded its nationally recognized cardiac care to the Grove, Okla., area.

Apr 29, 2014

Perigo promoted to service line director

Freeman Health System promoted Kelli Perigo to Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute service line director.

Oct 21, 2013

Freeman West ranked among nation's best for quality

National Research Corporation named Freeman Hospital West among the nation’s top hospitals, as well as one of the top ranked in the Joplin area.

Aug 29, 2013

Freeman recognized for quality in cardiac care

As part of the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri has recognized Freeman Health System with a Blue Distinction Center® designation for delivering quality cardiac care.

Jan 31, 2013

Freeman names cardiology unit director

Freeman Health System is proud to welcome Trish Shuler as cardiology unit director. A 15-year veteran in the healthcare industry, Shuler will work to continue a high level of quality patient outcomes and provide support and guidance for cardiology staff.

Jul 08, 2012

Freeman ranked #4 hospital in state by U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report today released its annual Best Hospitals rankings. The report, which for 23 years has saluted the nation’s premiere hospitals, ranked Freeman Health System #4 in the state of Missouri.

Mar 23, 2012

U.S. News & World Report ranks Freeman Health System high performing in five specialities

Freeman Health System has been ranked high performing in five specialties by the U.S. News & World Reports 2011-12 Best Hospitals assessment.

Darwin Jeyaraj

Heart & Vascular Care

medical education

board certifications

specialties

Where I Provide Care

Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute - McIntosh Circle

Other Locations Where I Provide Care

Heart and Vascular Care

Freeman Hospital West

Heart and Vascular Care

Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute - Miami

Heart and Vascular Care

Freeman Heart & Vascular Institute - Grove

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Feb 23, 2024

Two Freeman Cardiologists Complete a Freeman Medical First in Heart Care

Successful Procedure First of its Kind

Feb 02, 2024

Freeman Celebrates Wear Red Day for Women

Paula Baker Photo Tour Calls Attention to Women’s Heart Disease

Jan 11, 2024

Freeman Health System Earns Highest STEMI Designation

Coveted Award Recognizes Quicker Response and Higher Quality Care

Sep 25, 2023

Freeman Cardiologist Helps Publish Medical Textbook

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Aug 29, 2022

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Jul 06, 2022

Freeman Earns Gold and Gold Plus Status for Heart Care

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May 17, 2022

Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Award Winner Again

Sep 01, 2021

Freeman Earns Top Awards from American Heart Association

2021 Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Achievement Award and Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Silver Plus Achievement Award

Jul 20, 2021

Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Award Winner

Jul 15, 2021

Freeman Patient Reunites with Surgeon After Lifesaving Operation

Former Highway Patrol Investigator Shares Story of Heart Valve Replacement

May 05, 2021

Freeman Celebrates National Nurses Week

Nurses are the Heart of Health Care

Feb 08, 2021

Freeman “Goes Red” to Call Attention to Women’s Heart Disease

February is American Heart Month

Jan 21, 2021

Freeman Celebrates Milestone: 200+ TAVR Surgeries

First to Offer and Soaring with the Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure

Nov 19, 2020

Freeman Welcomes New Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr. Jeffrey D. Lee Offers 25 years of Experience and Caring

Oct 13, 2020

Freeman Invests in New Technology in New Cath Lab

State-of-the-Art Equipment & Improved Design Equate to Efficiency for Heart Patients

Oct 01, 2020

Freeman Announces Winners of Nursing Spirit Awards

Red Carpet Reception Supports Nursing Education Fund

Sep 22, 2020

Freeman Vascular Lab Earns IAC Re-accreditation

Seal of Approval for Consistent Quality Care and Dedication to Improvement

Sep 17, 2020

Freeman Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Patient Care

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Award Winner

Sep 14, 2020

Freeman Invites you to Participate in World Patient Safety Day

#uniteforsafecare: Patient Safety Movement Foundation’s Virtual Event

Aug 13, 2020

Freeman Earns Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

American Heart Association Award Recognizes Freeman’s Commitment to Quality Stroke Care

Aug 13, 2020