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    MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Colitis near Independence, MO. Of these, 113 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    142 providers found
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Heartland Hospice

      4731 S Cochise Dr Ste 120, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Gastroparesis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, Suite 200, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 100 The Endoscopy Center, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikhil Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Banerjee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group LLC

      2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Merritt is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Merritt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Pandc Healthcare LLC

      19600 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Manveer Flora is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Flora has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Flora is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Pandc Healthcare LLC

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

      Tracy Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4801 S Cliff Ave, Suite 300, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maggie Ngar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ngar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ngar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      CenterWell Independence

      19401 E 39th St S, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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 top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Asbestosis.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence

      19550 E 39th St S Ste 320, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kress is a Colorectal Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kress has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      University Health-Lakewood Medical Center

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

      Josh Buschling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Buschling has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

      Esmat Sadeddin is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sadeddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Office

      205 NW R D Mize Rd, 
      Blue Springs, MO 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Bronchitis, Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Kidney Transplant.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Office

      2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 400, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathryn Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Lee's Summit Family Care LLC

      600 Nw Murray Rd, Lees Summit Medical Center, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohd Boda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Boda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Obesity in Children, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boda is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gi Health LLC

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      2330 E Meyer Blvd, Ste 301, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4401 Wornall Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajiv Chhabra is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chhabra is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      110 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, Suite 530, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Todd Kilgore is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kilgore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Encompass Medical Group PA

      4811 S Arrowhead Dr, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Gunn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Testicular Failure, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Colitis?

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

      When should I see a Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 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 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 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 Independence, 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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