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    MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Smithville, MO. Of these, 40 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    54 providers found
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      601 S 169 Hwy, 
      Smithville, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Wendell Clarkston is a Gastroenterologist in Smithville, Missouri. Dr. Clarkston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Clarkston is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      601 S 169 Hwy, 
      Smithville, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Arroyo is a General Surgeon in Smithville, Missouri. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arroyo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      601 S 169 Hwy, 
      Smithville, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sakher Albadarin is a Gastroenterologist in Smithville, Missouri. Dr. Albadarin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      601 S 169 Hwy, 
      Smithville, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

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

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      601 S 169 Hwy, 
      Smithville, MO 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alyssa Fesmire is a General Surgeon in Smithville, Missouri. Dr. Fesmire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Toxic Shock Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fesmire is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Northland Radiology Inc

      9501 N Oak Trfy, Suite 100, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Zachary Shafer is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shafer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Northland Open Mri LLC

      5844 NW Barry Rd Ste 120, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Kulow is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kulow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Northland Radiology Inc

      9501 N Oak Trfy, Suite 100, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Feiock is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Feiock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Ascites, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Feiock is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      9501 N Oak Trfy, #100, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek
      Accepting New Patients

      Socrates Jamoulis is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jamoulis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Blau Syndrome, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Jamoulis is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Meritas Health Corporation

      9411 N Oak Trfy, Suite 100, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rozella Ranes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ranes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sutton Disease 2, Aphthous Stomatitis, Canker Sore, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Ranes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      Meritas Health Corporation

      9411 N Oak Trfy, Suite 100, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Jurgensmeier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jurgensmeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Hemiplegia, Chronic Cough, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jurgensmeier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Meritas Health Corporation

      10161 N Ambassador Dr, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Hall is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      5844 Nw Barry Rd, Suite 120, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (10.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Sappington is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sappington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Sappington is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      New Liberty Hospital Corporation

      2521 Glenn Hendren Dr, Suite 108, 
      Liberty, MO 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kirstie Van Ry is a General Surgeon in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Van Ry has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Van Ry is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      2521 Glenn Hendren Dr, Suite 408, 
      Liberty, MO 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Schnell is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Schnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      2521 Glenn Hendren Dr, Suite 408, 
      Liberty, MO 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Horwitz is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

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

      Thomas Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Choledocholithiasis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      2521 Glenn Hendren Dr, Suite 408, 
      Liberty, MO 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sean Doran is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Doran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Northland Radiology Inc

      2136 Oak Crest Dr, 
      Liberty, MO 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Van Tasell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      5330 N Oak Trfy, Suite 102, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samuel Schowengerdt is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schowengerdt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, 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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