The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Celiac Disease near independence, MO. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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46 providers found
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Khalid is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Utarnachitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Mccormick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3800 S Whitney Ave, 
    Independence, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Schowengerdt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Schowengerdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schowengerdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jackson County Gastroenterology

    18640 E 38th Ter S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lilian Barnes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

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

    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 Celiac Disease. 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. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

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

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Laurie Mccann is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Lactose Intolerance, Encopresis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Mccann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Freilich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Freilich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Freilich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Neighborhood Family Care Inc.

    4601 Independence Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Joslyn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Joslyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Schnell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest GI Health LLC

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

    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 Celiac Disease. 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. Dr. Taormina is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Jessamine Endaya is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Endaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Heartburn, and Hepatitis. Dr. Endaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Julia Bracken is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bracken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease and Malabsorption. Dr. Bracken is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Brianne Shuler is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shuler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease and Malabsorption. Dr. Shuler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Luke Engelman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Engelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Engelman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Gastroenterology Health

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joan Chandra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Referral may be required

    Summit Pediatrics LLC

    3171 NE Carnegie Dr Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mandi Menard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Menard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Sunken Fontanelles, Delayed Growth, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Menard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ginsberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Celiac Disease?

    Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. Without a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, inflammation resulting from immune system overactivity may cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms involving many parts of the body.

    When should I see a Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease doctors near independence, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Celiac Disease 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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