The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Cataract near Independence, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Silverstein Eye Centers, PC

    4240 Blue Ridge Blvd Ste 1000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Silverstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Silverstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Silverstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Nathan C. Hamaker
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Nathan C. Hamaker
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 100, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    816-478-1230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nathan Hamaker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hamaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Hamaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Sabates Eye Centers LLC

    4741 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.1 miles away)
    816-350-2202
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Timothy Walline is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Walline is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Walline is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Komal Desai
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Komal Desai
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    913-261-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Komal Desai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Cataract, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. John C. Hagan-Iii
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. John C. Hagan-Iii
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 100, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    816-478-1230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Hagan-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hagan-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Hagan-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John F. Doane
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John F. Doane
    Ophthalmology
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    Eye Care LLC

    4741 S Cochise Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    816-478-1230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Doane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Doane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Nearsightedness, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Doane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
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    Sabates Eye Centers LLC

    4741 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.1 miles away)
    913-261-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Michael Cassell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Cassell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Cassell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    University Health Pharmacy

    2101 Charlotte St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    816-404-2222
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili
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    Mahendra Rupani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rupani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Hyphema, and Choroideremia. Dr. Rupani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Alaina E. Geren
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Alaina E. Geren
    Ophthalmology
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    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    816-404-3701
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alaina Geren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Geren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Dr. Geren is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Michael E. Somers
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Michael E. Somers
    Ophthalmology
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    Somers Eye Center Inc.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1240, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    816-842-2015
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Somers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Somers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Somers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    816-234-3046
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Abraham Poulose is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Poulose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Poulose is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David D. Camejo
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David D. Camejo
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    913-261-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    David Camejo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Camejo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract. Dr. Camejo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    913-261-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Kwedar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kwedar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Kwedar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Susan M. Carney
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Susan M. Carney
    Ophthalmology
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    Northland Eye Specialists PC

    1200 Landmark Ave, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (10.8 miles away)
    816-792-1900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susan Carney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Carney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Astigmatism. Dr. Carney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    McKnight Eye Centers PC

    515 N State Route 291, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.4 miles away)
    816-781-2900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dustin Mcknight is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Mcknight is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Mcknight is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Brett J. Mcknight
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Brett J. Mcknight
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    McKnight Eye Centers PC

    515 N State Route 291, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.4 miles away)
    816-781-2900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brett Mcknight is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Mcknight is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Astigmatism. Dr. Mcknight is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Nelson R. Sabates
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Nelson R. Sabates
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sabates Eye Center - Prairie Village

    3800 W 75th St, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Nelson Sabates is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Sabates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Cataract, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sabates is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Mid America Eye Center

    3830 W 75th St, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (13.3 miles away)
    913-384-1441
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
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    Joseph Parelman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Parelman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma. Dr. Parelman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Mid America Eye Center

    3830 W 75th St, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (13.3 miles away)
    913-384-1441
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
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    Steven Unterman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Unterman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract. Dr. Unterman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Jonathan C. Tovey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Jonathan C. Tovey
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Care LLC

    4741 S Cochise Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    816-478-1230
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Tovey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Tovey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Glaucoma. Dr. Tovey is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract 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 Cataract 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 Cataract doctor near Independence, MO?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract 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 Cataract 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 Cataract 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 Cataract doctor search results page. 

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

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

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