The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Lees Summit, MO

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The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors near Lees Summit, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kilgore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Benjamin Alsop is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Alsop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Centerpoint Medical Center

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aruna Rokkam is an Oncologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rokkam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Centerpoint Medical Center

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Mozayen is an Oncologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mozayen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mozayen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Midwest Oncology Associates LLC

    12140 Nall Ave, Suite 210, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mindi Beahm is a General Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Beahm is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Subareolar Abscess, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Beahm is currently accepting new patients.

    Ajay Bansal
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    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 in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Bansal has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bansal is currently accepting new patients.

    Reza Hejazi
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

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

    Reza Hejazi is a Gastroenterologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Hejazi has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Gastroparesis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hejazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Oncology

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd # 1, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    K Shawn is an Oncologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shawn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lump in the Abdomen, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    5401 College Blvd Ste 100, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reagan Wittek is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Wittek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Menorrhagia, Cervical Polyps, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Menorah Medical Center

    12140 Nall Ave Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anis Toumeh is an Oncologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Toumeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Toumeh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of DICER1 Syndrome?

    DICER1 syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) tumors, most commonly certain types of tumors that occur in the lungs, kidneys, ovaries, and thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck). Affected individuals can develop one or more types of tumors, and members of the same family can have different types. However, the risk of tumor formation in individuals with DICER1 syndrome is only moderately increased compared with tumor risk in the general population; most individuals with genetic changes associated with this condition never develop tumors.

    When should I see a DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near Lees Summit, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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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