The 20 Best Acute Pain Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near Independence, MO. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Gregory Hummel
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    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 Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Jeffrey Krempec
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Jeffrey Krempec
    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 Krempec is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Krempec is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Krempec is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. David Paul
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. David Paul
    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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    David Paul is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Cara Hoffart
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. 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.

    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Danny K. Carroll
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Danny K. Carroll
    Orthopedics

    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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    Danny Carroll is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. John Eggers
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    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 Acute Pain. 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 Acute Pain

    Dr. Gregory Ballard
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Gregory Ballard
    Orthopedics

    Centerpoint Orthopedics - Suite 230

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 230, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Ballard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Paul Cowan
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Paul Cowan
    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 Cowan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Cowan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Robert M. Drisko
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Robert M. Drisko
    Orthopedics
    2790 Clay Edwards Dr, Ste 600, 
    N Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-561-3003
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Drisko is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Drisko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Bursitis. Dr. Drisko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Michael Justice
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Michael Justice
    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

    Michael Justice is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Justice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Justice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Gregory Barnhill
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    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 Acute Pain. 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 Acute Pain

    Dr. Alan Cornett
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    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 Acute Pain. 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 Acute Pain

    Dr. Charles Orth
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Charles Orth
    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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    Charles Orth is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Orth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Charles Satterlee
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Charles Satterlee
    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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    Charles Satterlee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Satterlee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, and Frozen Shoulder.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Amirreza Fatehi
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Amirreza Fatehi
    Hand Surgery

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    816-404-0072
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amirreza Fatehi is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fatehi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Acute Pain, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Tennis Elbow.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Muhammad Hamza
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Muhammad Hamza
    Internal Medicine

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    816-404-5495
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Muhammad Hamza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hamza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cor Pulmonale, SVC Obstruction, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Matthew C. Daggett
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Matthew C. Daggett
    Orthopedics

    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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    Matthew Daggett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Daggett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Daniel Farrell
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Daniel Farrell
    Orthopedics

    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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    Daniel Farrell is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Timothy P. Roberts
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Timothy P. Roberts
    Orthopedics

    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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    Timothy Roberts is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Jonathan Dubin
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Acute Pain

    Dr. Jonathan Dubin
    Orthopedics

    University Health Orthopaedics

    2101 Charlotte St Ste 190, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    816-404-0072
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Dubin is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Pain?

    Acute pain is defined as pain that occurs suddenly, is usually sharp, and lasts no longer than six months. Acute pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain usually means that there is an underlying cause that needs to be evaluated. Acute pain goes away when the underlying cause has resolved. Some causes of acute pain include cuts and burns, dental work, muscle strains, inflammation, tissue damage, diseases, fractured bones, surgery, and labor and childbirth.

    When should I see an Acute Pain 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 Acute Pain 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 Acute Pain doctor near Independence, MO?

    You can find an Acute Pain doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Acute Pain 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 Acute Pain 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 Acute Pain 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 Acute Pain doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pain 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 Acute Pain doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pain 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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