The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Rebecca Rentea is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rentea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Imperforate Anus, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Charles Snyder is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Snyder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Pablo Aguayo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Andrew is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kahdi Udobi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Udobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Cory Nonnemacher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nonnemacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Walter Andrews is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatoblastoma, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    2401 Gillham Road, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Theut is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Theut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis. Dr. Theut is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd # 2005, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Marlor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Marlor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Pectus Excavatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Wittek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Wittek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    Overland Park Surgical Specialties LLC

    10600 Mastin St, Suite A, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Rittenhouse is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Rittenhouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Appendicitis, and Pleurisy. Dr. Rittenhouse is board certified in Pediatric Radiology, American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Pediatric Surgical Specialists - Overland Park

    12200 W 106th St Ste 210, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Juang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Juang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Group Of Kansas City - Brookside

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 550, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Radhika Mathur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mathur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Menorah Medical Center-Surgery Gme Program

    5721 W 119th St, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheliza Kabani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Kabani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 3

    10787 Nall Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Turner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Turner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2018.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Providence Medical Center

    8929 Parallel Pkwy, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Ellison is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis doctor near Kansas City, 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 Appendicitis doctor near Kansas City, 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 Appendicitis doctors near Kansas City, 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 Appendicitis doctors near Kansas City, 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 Appendicitis doctor near Kansas City, 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 Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctor near Kansas City, 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctors near Kansas City, MO?

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

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