The 20 Best Colonoscopy Doctors near Lees Summit, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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104 providers found
    Elite in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Bansal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bansal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2004. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

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

    Alfred Caruso is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Caruso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. 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.

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    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Epc MO Aco LLC

    400 SW Longview Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Fields is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    110 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Magalski is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Magalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Magalski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

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

    Heather Kort is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Leukocytosis, Atrial Tachycardia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    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 Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    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 Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    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 Colonoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Hospital Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

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

    Jane Stewart is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

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

    Daniel Halma is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Halma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hartnup Disease, Inborn Renal Aminoaciduria, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amit Rastogi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Rastogi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Rastogi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2004. Dr. Rastogi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Totta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Namin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. 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.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    10710 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ashcraft is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Ashcraft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ashcraft is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery - 2013 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2008. Dr. Ashcraft is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    10710 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Martin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Bladder Reconstruction, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery - 2018 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2015. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    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 practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kilgore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kilgore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

    A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

    The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

    When should I see a Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctors near Lees Summit, MO?

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

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