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    MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Esophagitis near Independence, MO. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    84 providers found
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikhil Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Banerjee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, Suite 200, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 100 The Endoscopy Center, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Distinguished in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gi Health LLC

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Family Medicine

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4801 S Cliff Ave, Suite 300, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maggie Ngar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ngar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ngar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      19101 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite B, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gi Health LLC

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joan Chandra is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Chandra has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      2401 Gillham Road, Childrens Mercy Hospital, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephanie Page is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Page is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, and Esophagitis. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Internal Medicine

      Ipc Pac Healthcare Services Of Missouri Inc

      111 Nw Mock Ave, St Mary's Manor, 
      Blue Springs, MO 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Sudholt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Sudholt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sudholt is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      2330 E Meyer Blvd, Ste 301, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

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

      Thomas Shireman is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shireman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

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

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

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      4801 E Linwood Blvd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anjana Sathyamurthy is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sathyamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroparesis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Charlotte St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Lau is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      University Health Physicians

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

      Rehan Rafiq is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rafiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Colitis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Gastroenterology

      University Health Physicians

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

      Esmat Sadeddin is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sadeddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Friesen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Friesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Friesen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      2401 Gillham Rd, Provider Enrollment, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alka Goyal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rachel Chevalier is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chevalier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, and Gastritis. Dr. Chevalier is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Esophagitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Attard is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Attard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophagitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Intussusception in Children, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Attard is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Esophagitis?

      Esophagitis is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus becomes swollen, inflamed, or irritated. The esophagus is the tube that leads from your mouth to the stomach. It is also called the food pipe.

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

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

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

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