The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Leawood, KS

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 328 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near Leawood, KS. Of these, 303 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Custer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Custer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Custer is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2019. Dr. Custer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Westwood Medical Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Aramaic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mazin Al is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2000. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Advanced in Gastrostomy

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Lemons is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Lemons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Failure, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lemons is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2017. Dr. Lemons is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest Madarang is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Madarang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ascites, Thyroidectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Madarang is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Radiology - 2017 and American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology - 2010. Dr. Madarang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Ascentist Management

    4801 College Boulevard, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Mccalla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Mccalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rudman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Rudman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Seaman is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

    6815 E Frontage Road, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Wirtz is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Wirtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Glossectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste T209, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chipko is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chipko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Patterson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Neuroradiology

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graham Lee is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Headache, Cervical Myelopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dion Depaolis is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Depaolis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Bhargava is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Menorah Medical Center

    5721 W 119th St, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chase is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Chase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Kakarala is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Kakarala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Kakarala is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within The Head And Neck - 2012. Dr. Kakarala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group-Brookside

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 430, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paresh Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Kansas City Gastroenterology & Hepatology

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 430, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Freilich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Freilich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 3

    10787 Nall Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Winfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Winfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Winfield is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - 2012 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2011.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near Leawood, KS?

    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 Gastrostomy doctor near Leawood, KS?

    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 Gastrostomy doctors near Leawood, KS?

    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 Gastrostomy doctors near Leawood, KS?

    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 Gastrostomy doctor near Leawood, KS?

    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 Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Leawood, KS?

    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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Leawood, KS?

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

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