The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

Find the Top Malnutrition Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Malnutrition near Independence, MO. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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67 providers found
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Wilshire At Lakewood Rehab Center

    600 NE Meadowview Dr, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malathi Tadakamalla is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Tadakamalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Dementia.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Price is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Price is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Scott Bowlin Do

    1515 W White Oak St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Bowlin is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Idiopathic Edema, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Arthritis, Thrush, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Patterson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Office

    2401 Gillham Rd Ste 1, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Warady is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Warady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Peritonitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Alport Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists-Plaza

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    G Brent is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    John Knox Village Care Center

    600 NW Pryor Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shyam Akkulugari is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Akkulugari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Malnutrition, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Independence

    19401 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Stueve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Stueve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Centerwell Independence

    19401 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katrina Powers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatrics

    Ascend Hospice

    783 NE Anderson Ln, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Haas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Haas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Centerwell Raytown

    9300 E Gregory Blvd Ste A, 
    Raytown, MO 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sequita Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raytown, Missouri. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Transtreme LLC

    3135 Prospect Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Revels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Revels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. 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.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest GI Health LLC

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Charles Van Way Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Way Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Protein Deficiency, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Michael Moncure is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Moncure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarak Srivastava is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruba Abdelhadi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdelhadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Malnutrition, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Sleep Medicine

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ingram is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ingram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Micrognathia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, DiGeorge Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Malnutrition?

    Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.

    When should I see a Malnutrition 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 a Malnutrition 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 does MediFind rank Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition 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 a Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malnutrition 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 a Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctors near Independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Malnutrition 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 a Malnutrition doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malnutrition 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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