The 20 Best Gallbladder Disease Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 301 doctor with experience in Gallbladder Disease near independence, MO. Of these, 249 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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301 providers found
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Internal Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Orlando is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Orlando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Orlando is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Donald Stallard is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Stallard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Stallard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Referral may be required

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vadaparampil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2007. Dr. Vadaparampil is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sano Orthopedics

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

    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sano Orthopedics

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

    Clinton Gates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gates is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallbladder Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kramer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kramer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Office

    17611 E 24 Hwy Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johnna Bodenstab is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Bodenstab, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Liver Failure. Bodenstab, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis Mccormick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mccormick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Khalid is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Utarnachitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristi Ott is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Ott, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Intestinal Cancer, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Gallbladder Disease. Ott, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3800 S Whitney Ave, 
    Independence, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Schowengerdt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Schowengerdt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schowengerdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Health Specialists LLC

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

    Kristina Shevling is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Shevling, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

    18640 E 38th Ter S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vardakis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Daniel Hatfield is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Headache. Dr. Hatfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Mustafa Al-Sabbagh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Al-Sabbagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2. Dr. Al-Sabbagh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Gallbladder Disease
    Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Sri Alapati is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Alapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Alapati is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease 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 Gallbladder Disease doctors near independence, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallbladder Disease 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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