The 20 Best Croup Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Croup near independence, MO. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
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    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Adam Schifman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schifman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Schifman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Croup
    Distinguished in Croup
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    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Nedved is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nedved is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup and Otitis Media with Effusion. Dr. Nedved is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
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    Children's Mercy-Pediatric Care North

    8781 N Platte Purchase Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    816-587-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Storm is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Storm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Herpangina, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Storm is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
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    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3373
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Knapp is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Knapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lisa Schroeder is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Intussusception in Children, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schroeder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephanie Karnik is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Karnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Scarlet Fever, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Karnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Summit Pediatrics

    3171 NE Carnegie Dr Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Grumke is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Grumke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Grumke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    816-234-3997
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
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    Ghadeer Alnajjar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Alnajjar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Alnajjar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required
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    Children's Mercy-Pediatric Care North

    8781 N Platte Purchase Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    816-587-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Hauptmann is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hauptmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Obesity in Children, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Hauptmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Croup
    Advanced in Croup
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Children's Mercy-Pediatric Care North

    8781 N Platte Purchase Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.9 miles away)
    816-587-3200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nickolas Stasic is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Stasic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Croup, and Sleepwalking (Somnambulism). Dr. Stasic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup

    Jamie L. Murray, NP
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Croup

    Jamie L. Murray, NP
    Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    1600 Nw South Outer Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (7.5 miles away)
    816-524-5600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jamie Murray is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Murray, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Increased Head Circumference, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Murray, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Luke Engelman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Engelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Engelman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Skoglund is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Skoglund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup. Dr. Skoglund is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-1556
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Blanco is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup and Otitis Media with Effusion. Dr. Blanco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    816-234-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Berg is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup.

    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Quyen Dam
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Quyen Dam
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Summit Pediatrics

    3171 NE Carnegie Dr Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Vietnamese
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    Quyen Dam is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Dam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Dam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Summit Pediatrics LLC

    3171 NE Carnegie Dr Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    816-525-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mandi Menard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Menard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Sunken Fontanelles, Delayed Growth, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Menard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Summit Pediatrics

    3171 NE Carnegie Dr Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Tamara Peterson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Increased Head Circumference, and Sprengel Deformity. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup
    Experienced in Croup
    Referral may be required

    Summit Pediatrics LLC

    3171 NE Carnegie Dr Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    816-525-2800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kailey Wilson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Croup. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Sunken Fontanelles, Vascular Birthmark, and Stork Bite. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Daniel K. Bixler
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Croup

    Dr. Daniel K. Bixler
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    816-228-5900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Croup. 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.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Croup?

    Croup is due to an infection of the upper airways that causes breathing difficulty and a barking cough. The cough of croup results from swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children.

    When should I see a Croup 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 Croup 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 do I find the best Croup doctor near independence, MO?

    You can find a Croup doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup 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 Croup doctors near independence, MO?

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

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