The 20 Best Flu Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Flu near Independence, MO. Of these, 75 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Flu
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    Experienced in Flu
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    Referral may be required

    Mind Body Optimization

    4820 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Baldridge practices practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baldridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, H1N1 Influenza, and Cellulitis. Dr. Baldridge is board certified in PMHNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

    Distinguished in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases

    2401 Gillham Rd # O, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Harrison is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Flu, Parainfluenza, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Avian Influenza.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Scott Bowlin Do

    1515 W White Oak St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Bowlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Ascites, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowlin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Center Of Kansas City LLC

    4741 S Arrowhead Dr Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    James Lawrenzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lawrenzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Sinusitis, Cellulitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lawrenzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Saint Luke's Medical Group-Independence

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 300, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayne Lora-Opena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Lora-Opena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Dysgenesis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Lora-Opena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

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

    Nikoloz Chitaia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chitaia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chitaia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

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

    Matthew Akin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Akin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Akin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Kristie Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Pneumonia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Keys Health Direct Primary Care

    1604 NW Mock Ave Ste B, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Demarco is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Demarco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Demarco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine

    Arthritis And Osteoporosis Associates P.C.

    1010 Carondelet Dr Ste 426, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ervin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ervin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Osteoarthritis, Ecthyma, and Arthritis. Dr. Ervin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

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

    Atul Gupta is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Adenoidectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Illume Med Spa

    817 NE Anderson Ln, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eileen Rowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Asthma in Children, Peptic Ulcer, and Cellulitis. Dr. Rowe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    Wilshire At Lakewood Rehab Center

    600 NE Meadowview Dr, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Malathi Tadakamalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Tadakamalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Tadakamalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Barbara Pahud is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pahud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Flu, Avian Influenza, and Human Papillomavirus Infection. Dr. Pahud is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Flu
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robyn Livingston is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. Her clinical expertise encompasses Flu.

    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Bixler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Bixler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cellulitis, Lung Metastases, and Torticollis. Dr. Bixler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dinesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Morning Sickness, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Flu
    Family Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Griego is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Griego is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flu. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Headache, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Griego is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Flu?

    The flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to person. The flu can cause moderate to severe symptoms. Most people recover fully. Children, older adults, and people with certain health conditions are at risk for severe illness and even death.

    When should I see a Flu 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 a Flu 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 Flu 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 Flu 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 a Flu 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 Flu doctor search results page. 

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

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

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