The 20 Best Colonoscopy Doctors in Missouri, US

Louay Omran, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, and a formally trained advanced endoscopist. He has the ability to perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, and luminal stenting to relieve obstruction. Dr. Omran is available for the evaluation and management of patients with both common and challenging gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Omran attended medical school in Syria, and completed internal medicine residencies and two fellowships (geriatric medicine and gastroenterology & hepatology) at Saint Louis University. He also completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy and pancreatic diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a board certified physician nutritionist. Before joining SSM Health Medical Group, Dr. Omran practiced gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital as a member of SLUCare. For over 15 years, he was a key faculty member participating in the education and training of students, residents and fellows. He won numerous teaching awards in the process. Dr. Omran was elected to become a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is also a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastrointestinal Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Omran is married to Pascale Salam, MD, and has two sons. His hobbies include reading modern history and biographies, trivia, soccer and tennis. Dr. Omran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Matthew Bechtold is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bechtold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dayna Early is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Early is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Paul Bassett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sedalia, Missouri. Dr. Bassett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Wendell Clarkston is an Internal Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Clarkston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Sreeni Jonnalagadda is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jonnalagadda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Ralph Silverman is a colon and rectal surgeon, specializing in treatment of colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease - both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - diverticulitis and colon polyps. He also performs anorectal procedures for common issues such as hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding and fecal incontinence. He uses the latest minimally invasive techniques in his practice to improve surgical outcomes and reduce recovery time for patients. Dr. Silverman is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Silverman enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, hiking and camping. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

"Dr. Tariq is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. His fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Saint Louis University was completed in 2011. Prior to that he had earned board certification in geriatrics and spent over 10 years in the practice of geriatrics and internal medicine, which included patient care, research and teaching, and several directorships of geriatric programs in the St. Louis area. Dr. Tariq's fellowship in geriatrics was served at Saint Louis University, as was his internal medicine residency. ""My years in geriatric medicine were very rewarding. Now with this additional subspecialty, I look forward to helping adult patients of all ages with their gastrointestinal issues. I am excited to have partnered with Dr. Rodemann and SSM Health in this next chapter of my career.""- Syed Tariq, MD". Dr. Tariq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Marcu is board certified in gastroenterology as well as in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Bucharest and Carol Davila School of Medicine in Romania. Dr. Marcu received his residency training at Saint Louis University Hospital, where he also completed his gastroenterology fellowship. He has been in practice since 1999. Dr. Marcu provides the following procedures including, but not limited to colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, flex sig, liver biopsy, paracentesis, Remicade infusion, small bowel endoscopy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, and colon with banding of internal hemorroids. He has a special interest in advanced endoscopy. He is on staff at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Dr. Marcu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Joe Wang is a Gastroenterologist in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

"Dr. Riley is board certified in gastroenterology. He was eligible for early acceptance into medical school and earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and his residency at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, where he also completed his fellowship in gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastroenterology and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Riley is Assistant Clinical Professor at Saint Louis University Medical Center and has been voted one of America's Top Doctors several years consecutively. Dr. Riley specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary systems. His practice interests include general gastroenterology, screening colonoscopy, and esophageal disorders among other GI related conditions and procedures. He has been in practice for over 25 years and is on the staff at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis. ""I am fortunate to work in the community where I grew up. I watched my father in his practice and was influenced by the help he gave, and in awe of the gratitude of the patients that he treated. I have always wanted to provide help to people in that manner and improve their quality of life.""-Joel Riley, MD". Dr. Riley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

"Dr. Rodemann is board certified in gastroenterology and board certified in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, where he was named chief fellow. Prior to that, Dr. Rodemann was a clinical instructor of medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he had completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Rodemann earned his medical degree at Loyola University in Chicago. In addition to inflammatory bowel disease and screening colonoscopy, Dr. Rodemann's areas of interest include irritable bowel syndrome and biliary disease. His particular skills include esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with treatment of variceal and non-variceal bleeding; colonoscopy, with polypectomy and treatment of bleeding; video pill endoscopy; ERCP; PEG placement; and nasal endoscopy with placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes. He is on staff at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. ""I am drawn to gastroenterology because of the opportunity to treat a variety of diseases involving the GI tract, liver and pancreas. I am particularly interested in inflammatory bowel disease and the impact that screening colonoscopy has on preventing colon cancer. I am excited to bring my special training home to the St. Louis area and feel privileged to take care of patients in St. Charles County.""-Joseph Rodemann, MD". Dr. Rodemann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

"Giao Vuong, MD is a board certified gastroenterology physician. He graduated from Saint George's University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, Dr. Vuong became a fellow at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Vuong has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, Motility Disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and a trainee at the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastenterological Association. ""Gastrointestinal disorders involve quite a large array of organs, causing many disorders and symptoms that can affect daily functioning and patient outcomes. The opportunity to care for patients with complex or end-stage organ diseases under the tutelage of world-renowned mentors has provided me the understanding that patients may be afraid or embarrassed to discuss such symptoms, and that treatment must be tailored to each patient individually. My goals are to treat my patients like family: remain open, honest, and amiable, while working together to deliver the most current therapies to improve their outcomes and quality of life.""". Dr. Vuong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Richard Geisman is a gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. His specialties include general gastroenterology; colon cancer prevention; Crohn's disease; ulcerative colitis; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and acid reflux. He also performs colonoscopies and upper gastrointestinal endoscopies. Dr. Geisman provides quality, compassionate medical care to his patients, who appreciate how professional, attentive, and personable he is. He takes his time to listen and provides them with a thorough explanation and guidance on treatment and next steps. His mission is to help his patients achieve the best overall health possible. Dr. Geisman is a fellow with the American Gastroenterological Association and a member of the American Society Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Fun fact: Dr. Geisman's hobbies include exercise, reading, golf, bicycling, and traveling. Dr. Geisman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Alfred Caruso is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Caruso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Paul Wise is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Brian Swenson is a General Surgeon in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Zaheer Ahmed is a Neurologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Steven Hunt is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Lawrence Mendelow is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mendelow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.