The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Type 2 Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

Find the Top Chiari Malformation Type 2 Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation Type 2 near Independence, MO. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    General Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Michael Partington is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Partington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy Associates Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 710, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Bagley is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bagley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurology
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurology

    IU Health Neurology

    13000 E 136th St Ste 3000, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Rusk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizures.

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    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Family Medicine

    University Health Primary Care Lakewood Pavilion

    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Sathya Vadivelu is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vadivelu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Autonomic Dysreflexia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Spasticity.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    David Garcia is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Epidural Abscess, Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, and Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Basta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Basta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Basta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fran Hardaway is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hardaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Spinal Stenosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Pierson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy Associates Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 710, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurpreet Gandhoke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gandhoke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Sports Rehab & Physical Therapy Associates Inc

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 710, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek El Ahmadieh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. El Ahmadieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Meningioma, Lordosis, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Cambridge Tower A

    3825 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Camarata is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Camarata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Camarata is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 1998. Dr. Camarata is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

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

    Paul Arnold is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Cambridge Tower A

    3825 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kinsman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kinsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Kinsman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 2019. Dr. Kinsman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Cambridge Tower A

    3825 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Stepp is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Stepp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Stepp is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 1996. Dr. Stepp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Cambridge Tower A

    3825 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roukoz Chamoun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Chamoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chamoun is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery - 2015. Dr. Chamoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

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

    Connor Mathes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mathes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. His clinical expertise encompasses Syringomyelia, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology At Roeland Park

    5675 Roe Blvd Ste 260, 
    Roeland Park, KS 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kaplan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Roeland Park, Kansas. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation Type 2

    Kansas City Neurology Clinic

    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2130, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Hedges is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Hedges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation Type 2. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Hedges is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Chiari Malformation Type 2?

    Chiari malformation type 2 (CM type II) is a type of Chiari malformation in which both the cerebellum and brain stem tissue extend into the foramen magnum (the hole at the skull base for passing of the spinal cord). CM type II is usually accompanied by a myelomeningocele (a form of spina bifida that occurs when the spinal canal and backbone do not close before birth), which can result in partial or complete paralysis of the area below the spinal opening. While the severity of CM type II can vary greatly, it can potentially cause serious complications during infancy or childhood. The exact cause of CM type II is not known but it appears to be due to defects in the brain and spinal cord that occur during fetal development.

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctors near Independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chiari Malformation Type 2 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 Chiari Malformation Type 2 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chiari Malformation Type 2 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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