The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Merriam, KS

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The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Merriam, KS

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 313 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near Merriam, KS. Of these, 288 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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313 providers found
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Mazin F. Al
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Westwood Medical Pavilion

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

    Mazin Al is a Surgical Oncologist in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Al has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Pediatric Surgical Specialists - Overland Park

    12200 W 106th St Ste 210, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Juang is a General Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Juang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    Ascentist Management

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

    David Rudman is an Otolaryngologist in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Rudman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ascentist Management

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

    Bradley Seaman is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are 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 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Kiran Kakarala
    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Kiran Kakarala is an Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Kakarala has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Kakarala is currently accepting new patients.

    Anurag K. Singh
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anurag Singh is a Hematologist in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Singh has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Omar H. Jawdat
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Jawdat is a Neurologist in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Jawdat has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jawdat is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey M. Statland
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Statland is a Neurologist in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Statland has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Paramyotonia Congenita, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Statland is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth P. Byrd
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Richard And Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion

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

    Kenneth Byrd is a Hematologist in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Byrd has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Geriatrics Internal Medicine

    10550 Marty St Ste 201, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lou Sabih is an Internal Medicine provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Sabih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Aaron M. Rohr
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Rohr is an Interventional Radiologist in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Rohr has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rohr is currently accepting new patients.

    Alan R. Reeves
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Reeves is an Interventional Radiologist in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Reeves has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Ascites, Thyroidectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Reeves is currently accepting new patients.

    John R. Alley
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Alley is a General Surgeon in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Alley has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alley is currently accepting new patients.

    Amber E. Niewald
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amber Niewald is an Internal Medicine provider in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Niewald has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Gallbladder Disease, Eyelid Bump, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Shannon M. Kraft
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Kraft is an Otolaryngologist in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Kraft has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kraft is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher C. Mccoy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mccoy is a General Surgeon in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Mccoy has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    J D. Garnett
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    J Garnett is an Otolaryngologist in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Garnett has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garnett is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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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