The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Independence, MO. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    John A. Vadaparampil
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

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

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vadaparampil has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil 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 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Saverino is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are 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 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Oden is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

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    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Amy Oberhelman is a Neuroradiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oberhelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

    18640 E 38th Ter S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Louis H. Wetzel
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

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

    Louis Wetzel is a Radiologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Wetzel has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Interventional Radiology

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Saucier is an Interventional Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Saucier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    GI Alliance Anesthesia Of Missouri

    17501 E US Highway 40 Ste 213A, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Saint Luke's Primary Care-Independence

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 300, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Edward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Edward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

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

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Kristie Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pneumonia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 320, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kress is a Colorectal Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kress has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, and Ileostomy.

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

    Swope Health Services

    3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayme Decker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Premature Ovarian Failure, Food Allergy, and Infertility.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    North Kansas City Hospital

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

    Bradford Mccrary is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccrary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Scott is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteoarthritis, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Blau Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 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 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 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 Independence, 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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