The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Blue Springs, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Colitis near Blue Springs, MO. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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63 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Independence

    19401 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Logan Kratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Carondelet Physician Services Inc

    100 NW Mock Ave Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Mccormick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Medical Care Associates

    100 NW Mock Ave Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine White is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Keys Health Direct Primary Care

    1604 NW Mock Ave Ste B, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Demarco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Demarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Demarco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jackson County Gastroenterology

    206 NW Mock Ave Ste 100, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    Farid Namin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Namin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Namin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

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

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vardakis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest GI Health LLC

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.9 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. 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.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Summit Gastroenterology

    110 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 530, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Kilgore is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kilgore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kilgore is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City - Lee's Summit

    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2110, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Merritt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Merritt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Merritt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dinesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Morning Sickness, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Bixler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Bixler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cellulitis, Lung Metastases, and Torticollis. Dr. Bixler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Griego is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Griego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Headache, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Griego is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St Marys Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd Ste 206, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Abdalaziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Abdalaziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abdalaziz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Lukes Primary Care-Blue Springs

    600 NE Adams Dairy Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Gendel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Gendel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gendel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Illume Med Spa

    817 NE Anderson Ln, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eileen Rowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Asthma in Children, Peptic Ulcer, and Cellulitis. Dr. Rowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikoloz Chitaia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chitaia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chitaia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Akin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Akin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Akin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijay Parthiban is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Parthiban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Parthiban is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Imran Cheema is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Cheema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristie Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pneumonia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

    Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Blue Springs, 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 Colitis doctor near Blue Springs, 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 Colitis doctors near Blue Springs, 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 Colitis doctors near Blue Springs, 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 Colitis doctor near Blue Springs, 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 Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colitis 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 Colitis doctor near Blue Springs, 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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis doctors near Blue Springs, MO?

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

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