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    MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Benign Esophageal Stricture near Joplin, MO. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      2615 E 20th St, Joplin Internal Medicine, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Allan Weston is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Weston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      1102 W 32 St, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Seidl is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Seidl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      1102 W 32 St, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sudhakar Ancha is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Ancha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      1102 W 32 St, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geoffrey Graham is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Graham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      1717 S Range Line Rd B, Mc Lab And Imaging S Range, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Larry Deffenbaugh is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Deffenbaugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 101, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Browning is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Browning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Browning is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3202 Mcintosh Cir, Suite Ll03, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Vonholten is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Vonholten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Interstitial Lung Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Vonholten is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Freeman-Oak Hill Health System

      3333 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 3, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charbel Maksoud is a Gastroenterologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Maksoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Internal Medicine
      1002 Mcintosh Cir, Suite 1, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Randy Bowles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Fainting, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowles is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      202 E 50th St, Mc Family Medicine 50th St, 
      Joplin, MO 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Filipino, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maria Bruce is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      6151 N Main St Rd, Mercy Clinic Joplin Stone', 
      Webb City, MO 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Glen King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Webb City, Missouri. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      6151 N Main St Rd, Mercy Clinic Joplin Stone', 
      Webb City, MO 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Luke Wicke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Webb City, Missouri. Dr. Wicke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Fragile XE Syndrome, and Fragile X Syndrome. Dr. Wicke is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      6151 N Main St Rd, Mercy Clinic Joplin Stone', 
      Webb City, MO 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Russell Kennedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Webb City, Missouri. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, 
      Carthage, MO 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Xujun Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Carthage, Missouri. Dr. Wu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Clinic Joplin LLC

      3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, 
      Carthage, MO 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rangan Murali is a Gastroenterologist in Carthage, Missouri. Dr. Murali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Benign Esophageal Stricture
      Family Medicine

      Mcpherson Medical And Diagnostic LLC

      3071 S Grand Ave, 
      Carthage, MO 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shawn Brunk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carthage, Missouri. Dr. Brunk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Benign Esophageal Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Brunk is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Benign Esophageal Stricture?

      Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). It causes swallowing difficulties.

      Benign means that it is not caused by cancer of the esophagus.

      When should I see a Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near Joplin, 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near Joplin, 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors near Joplin, 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors near Joplin, 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near Joplin, 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Benign Esophageal Stricture 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctor near Joplin, 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture doctors near Joplin, MO?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Benign Esophageal Stricture 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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