The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors Near Me in North Kansas City, MO

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The 20 Best Emphysema Doctors near North Kansas City, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Emphysema near North Kansas City, MO. Of these, 222 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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242 providers found
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 605, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (0.4 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.

    Distinguished in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.3 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 in Emphysema
    Distinguished in Emphysema

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.3 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.

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    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.3 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 Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd # 4032, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Mcdermott is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Emphysema, Muscle Spasms, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd # 1060, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Smith is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Brendan Coleman is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Sarah Dubin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Emphysema
    Experienced in Emphysema

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.0 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 Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteoarthritis, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Blau Syndrome.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Meritas Health Corporation

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, Medical Staff Services, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Fieser is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fieser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Fieser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Meritas Health Corporation

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

    Debashree Tosh-Mitchell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Tosh-Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Tosh-Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Northland Radiology

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

    Christopher Formen is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Formen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Northland Radiology

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

    Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Emphysema
    Advanced in Emphysema

    Northland Radiology

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

    Roger Ivey is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ivey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Laura A. Thomas
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Thomas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Bronchogenic Cyst, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Liver Embolization. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Lewis G. Satterwhite
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lewis Satterwhite is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Satterwhite has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Satterwhite is currently accepting new patients.

    Damien R. Stevens
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Damien Stevens is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

    Lucas R. Pitts
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Pitts is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Pitts has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

    Kyle R. Brownback
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Brownback is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Brownback has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brownback is currently accepting new patients.

    Joel D. Mermis
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Emphysema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Mermis is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mermis has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Bronchiectasis, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Mermis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Emphysema doctor near North Kansas City, 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 an Emphysema doctor near North Kansas City, 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 Emphysema doctors near North Kansas City, 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 Emphysema doctors near North Kansas City, 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 an Emphysema doctor near North Kansas City, 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 Emphysema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Emphysema 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 an Emphysema doctor near North Kansas City, 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema 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 Emphysema doctors near North Kansas City, MO?

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

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