The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in Lees Summit, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Ependymoma near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

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

    Daniel Keleti is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Keleti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Keleti is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology - 1995. Dr. Keleti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravindra Chuda is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Chuda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Chuda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute At Lee’s Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 165, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Karim is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Karim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Leukocytosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Kansas City Neurology Clinic

    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2130, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathryn Hedges is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Hedges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Hedges is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ependymoma
    Distinguished in Ependymoma

    Saint Luke's Cancer Specialists-Plaza

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Goldlust is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Goldlust is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Centerpoint Medical Center

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Shaeffer is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Shaeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Centerpoint Medical Center

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Mozayen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mozayen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mozayen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Experienced in Ependymoma

    Office

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Talley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Talley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Essential Thrombocythemia.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Advanced in Ependymoma

    Office

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Chilton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Basta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Basta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Basta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd # 1, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vickie Massey is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Massey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Midwest Oncology Associates - Radiation Oncology, A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Menorah Medical Center

    5721 W 119th St # A, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley H Koffman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. H Koffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Anal Cancer.

    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Of South Kansas City - Overland Park

    5340 College Blvd, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Clough is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Clough is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Clough is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Pierson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Research Neuroscience Institute LLC

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste T411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Blatt is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Blatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Kansas City Urology Care

    17525 Medical Center Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Thompson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Pollack is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Kansas City Urology Care

    10701 Nall Ave Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenon Qamar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Qamar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Midwest Oncology Associates - Radiation Oncology, A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Menorah Medical Center

    5721 W 119th St # A, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael A Hughes is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. A Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Ependymoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Ascentist Physicians Group

    4901 College Blvd, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaswinder Singh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 145 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ependymoma?

    An ependymoma is a type of tumor which mainly occurs in young children that affects the brain or spinal cord. Ependymomas arise from the ependymal cells lining the passageways where cerebrospinal fluid flows. Ependymomas are categorized by grades based on their characteristics: Grade I ependymomas are considered to be slow growing, low-grade tumors; Grade II ependymomas may occur in the brain or spine and are also considered to be low-grade tumors; Grade III ependymomas are malignant (cancer), fast-growing tumors that most often occur in the brain and sometimes the spine. Rarely, an ependymoma can occur in the ovaries.

    When should I see an Ependymoma 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 an Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma 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 an Ependymoma 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 Ependymoma doctor search results page. 

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

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

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