The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Lees Summit, MO

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Lees Summit, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Colitis near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City - Lee's Summit

    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2110, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Merritt is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, 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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Family Care

    600 NW Murray Rd Ste 210, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.2 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 
     (4.8 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.

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    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Summit Gastroenterology

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

    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. Dr. Kilgore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsey Clancey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Clancey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Neyman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Neyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Roychowdhury is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Roychowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    University Health Primary Care Lakewood Pavilion

    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.5 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 Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    University Health-Lakewood Medical Center

    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.5 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

    Midwest Gastroenterology Health

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

    Joan Chandra is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Chandra has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Summit Gastroenterology

    110 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 530, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Lucido is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Lucido is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Summit Gastroenterology

    110 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 530, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Totta is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Totta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Summit Gastroenterology

    110 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 530, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Mccullough is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Mccullough 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.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jackson County Gastroenterology

    206 NW Mock Ave Ste 100, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farid Namin is a Gastroenterologist in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Namin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

    18640 E 38th Ter S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.7 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

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.7 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.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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 Lees Summit, 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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