The 20 Best Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 222 doctor with experience in undefined near Independence, MO. Of these, 205 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    John A. Vadaparampil
    Experienced
    Experienced

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. 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
    Radiology
    Experienced
    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 Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

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    Experienced
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Sri Alapati is a Neuroradiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Vertigo, Herniated Disk, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished
    Distinguished

    Northland Radiology

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

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

    Distinguished
    Distinguished

    Northland Radiology

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

    Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly.

    Louis H. Wetzel
    Experienced
    Experienced

    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 Emphysema. 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.

    Advanced
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 605, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Ranes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Ranes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

    Advanced
    Advanced

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

    Santiago Martinez is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Emphysema.

    Experienced
    Family Medicine
    Experienced
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Linnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Linnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced
    Family Medicine
    Experienced
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Arthritis, Thrush, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

    Experienced
    Family Medicine
    Experienced
    Family Medicine

    ArchWell Health

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shandra Miller is a Family Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

    Experienced
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Fogg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Fogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced
    Family Medicine
    Experienced
    Family Medicine

    Centerwell Truman

    300 N Osage St Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Medlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Medlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced
    Family Medicine
    Experienced
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Kinuthia is a Family Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kinuthia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Muscle Spasms, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

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

    Munaf Siyamwala is an Internal Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Siyamwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    P And C Consultant Services

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

    Neeta Gaur is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gaur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced
    Pulmonary Medicine
    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfonso Martinez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 310, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wurtz is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Wurtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 310, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Alkhazna is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Alkhazna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see 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 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 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 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 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 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 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 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 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 doctors near Independence, MO?

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

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