The 20 Best Burning Mouth Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Burning Mouth Syndrome near Independence, MO. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Showmaker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Showmaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Covington is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Covington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Covington is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Midwest Medical Specialists

    124 Westwoods Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javier Cremer is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Cremer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Glossodynia, Burning Mouth Syndrome, and Tonsil Stones.

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    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    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 Burning Mouth Syndrome. 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Physicians Group

    4880 NE Goodview Cir, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Johnson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd # 3010, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Roh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Roh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest Medical Specialists PA

    5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 201, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avon Coffman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Coffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, Familial Deafness, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Ozena.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 401, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Mulcahy is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Mulcahy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Meritas Health Corp.

    5400 N Oak Trfy Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Montoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Liberty Hospital Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 104, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Barclay is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Barclay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    2000 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 110, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Gochee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Gochee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Sinusitis.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    St Joseph Internal Medicine

    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karla Houston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Houston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Providence Medical Group Argentine

    1420 S 42nd St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Appl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Appl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Granger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Granger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Delaney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Delaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Burning Mouth Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Chapman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Burning Mouth Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Burning Mouth Syndrome?

    Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by long-lasting burning sensations of the mouth. The pain may affect the tongue, gums, lips, palate, throat, or the entire mouth. Burning mouth syndrome may be primary or secondary. Experts believe that the primary form may be caused by damage to the nerves that control pain and taste. The secondary form is caused by an underlying medical condition. In many cases, the underlying cause in unknown.

    When should I see a Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Burning Mouth Syndrome 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 Burning Mouth Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Burning Mouth Syndrome 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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