The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near independence, MO. Of these, 18 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

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

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Aruna Rokkam is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rokkam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Rokkam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

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

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

    Mohammad Mozayen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mozayen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mozayen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marjon Gillbanks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gillbanks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Gillbanks is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Utarnachitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. 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. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3800 S Whitney Ave, 
    Independence, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Schowengerdt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Schowengerdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schowengerdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Schnell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest GI Health LLC

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Taormina is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blair Smith is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Oncology Associates

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 546 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela French is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. French is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Bansal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. 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 DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Chapman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Horwitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Horwitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Doran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Doran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Doran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Jones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Choledocholithiasis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Endoscopy Center North

    5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Shireman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shireman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shireman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Liberty Clinic

    2609 Glenn Hendren Dr, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Gerstner is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Gerstner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gerstner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City - Lee's Summit

    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2110, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Merritt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. 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. Dr. Merritt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 does MediFind rank DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 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 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 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 independence, 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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