The 20 Best Arthritis Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Arthritis near Independence, MO. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Arthritis

    Dr. Gregory Hummel
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Arthritis

    Dr. Gregory Hummel
    Orthopedics

    Dr Crowell Internal Medicine PC

    19550 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    816-252-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Hummel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Arthritis

    Dr. Sarah Ifteqar
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Arthritis

    Dr. Sarah Ifteqar
    Rheumatology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    816-404-1075
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sarah Ifteqar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ifteqar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Arthritis

    Dr. Stephanie Revels
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Arthritis

    Dr. Stephanie Revels
    Family Medicine

    Transtreme LLC

    3135 Prospect Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.5 miles away)
    816-209-1237
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephanie Revels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Revels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Hyperaldosteronism.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Arthritis?

    Common conditions include: Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Fungal Arthritis, Gonococcal Arthritis

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      Advanced in Arthritis

      Dr. Nathan Kiewiet
      Orthopedics
      Advanced in Arthritis

      Dr. Nathan Kiewiet
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- North Kansas City

      1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Nathan Kiewiet is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kiewiet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Arthritis, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Kiewiet is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Paul Nassab
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Paul Nassab
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

      19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Nassab is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nassab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Osteotomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Nassab is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. John Eggers
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. John Eggers
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

      19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      John Eggers is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Eggers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eggers is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Jeffrey Bradley
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Jeffrey Bradley
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

      19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Bradley is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Zachary Roberts
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Zachary Roberts
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- Centerpoint

      19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Zachary Roberts is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Damandeep Walia
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Damandeep Walia
      Rheumatology

      Veterans Administration

      4801 E Linwood Blvd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (6.3 miles away)
      816-861-4700
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Damandeep Walia is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Walia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Gregory Barnhill
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Gregory Barnhill
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc

      2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Barnhill is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Barnhill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Barnhill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Alan Cornett
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Alan Cornett
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Surgeons P.A.

      2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.3 miles away)
      816-459-7500
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Alan Cornett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Cornett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Jon Hedgecock
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Jon Hedgecock
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City PC

      1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      816-561-3003
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Jon Hedgecock is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hedgecock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Pannathorn Nakaphan
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Pannathorn Nakaphan
      Internal Medicine

      Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.6 miles away)
      816-404-4175
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pannathorn Nakaphan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nakaphan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Pseudobulbar Affect, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Febrile Neutropenia.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Julia Harris
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Julia Harris
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Children's Mercy Kansas City

      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      816-234-3686
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Julia Harris is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Dermatomyositis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Emily Fox
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Emily Fox
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Children's Mercy Kansas City

      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      816-234-3000
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Emily Fox is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Dermatomyositis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Leslie Favier
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Leslie Favier
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Children's Mercy Kansas City

      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      816-701-5200
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Leslie Favier is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Favier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Cara Hoffart
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Cara Hoffart
      Pediatric Rheumatology

      Children's Mercy Kansas City

      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      816-234-3686
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Cara Hoffart is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hoffart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Arthritis.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Bryan G. Beutel
      Hand Surgery
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Bryan G. Beutel
      Hand Surgery

      Sano Orthopedics

      2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.9 miles away)
      816-525-2840
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Bryan Beutel is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Beutel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Dupuytren Contracture, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Chandra Sekhar
      Rheumatology
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Chandra Sekhar
      Rheumatology

      Office

      2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 400, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.4 miles away)
      816-421-4240
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Chandra Sekhar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sekhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Raynaud Phenomenon.

      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Erich Lingenfelter
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Arthritis

      Dr. Erich Lingenfelter
      Orthopedics

      Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City- North Kansas City

      1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Erich Lingenfelter is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lingenfelter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Bursitis. Dr. Lingenfelter is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is the definition of Arthritis?

      Arthritis is inflammation or degeneration of one or more joints. A joint is the area where 2 bones meet. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis.

      When should I see an Arthritis doctor near Independence, MO?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Arthritis doctor near Independence, MO?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How do I find the best Arthritis doctor near Independence, MO?

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      How does MediFind rank Arthritis doctors near Independence, MO?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Arthritis doctors near Independence, MO?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Arthritis doctor near Independence, MO?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arthritis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arthritis doctor near Independence, MO?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Arthritis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arthritis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Arthritis doctors near Independence, MO?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Arthritis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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