The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Lees Summit, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 133 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 101 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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133 providers found
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. 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.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Wetzel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Wetzel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 1986. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Family Care

    600 NW Murray Rd Ste 210, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohd Boda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Boda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Obesity in Children, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boda is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    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 practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. 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.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest Gastroenterology Health

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd Ste A, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Chandra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery Associates- Overland Park

    4370 W 109th St Ste 350, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lina O'brien is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    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 the treatment of Diverticular Disease. 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 Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    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 the treatment of Diverticular Disease. 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 Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest GI Health LLC

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lozoff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Lozoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Menetrier Disease.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kramer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Harper is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Harper is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Swiger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Swiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Swiger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Sano Specialty Care – Lee's Summit?

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abbie Schuster is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Schuster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Schuster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Saverino is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Oden is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Oberhelman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oberhelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Vadaparampil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2007. Dr. Vadaparampil is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular Disease 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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