The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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The 20 Best Interstitial Lung Disease Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Interstitial Lung Disease near Independence, MO. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Scott M. Matson
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Scott Matson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Matson has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Ashley Saverino is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Chase S. Hall
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Chase Hall is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Hall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

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    Lucas R. Pitts
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Lucas Pitts is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Pitts has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

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

    Munaf Siyamwala is an Internal Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Siyamwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    P And C Consultant Services

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

    Neeta Gaur is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gaur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Naima Farah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Farah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfonso Martinez is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Sarah Dubin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Andrew Hatkoff is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hatkoff has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Brendan Coleman is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 605, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Ranes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Ranes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santiago Martinez is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherief Garrana is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Garrana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Pneumomediastinum.

    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Litwin is a Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Litwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Leslie A. Spikes
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Leslie Spikes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Spikes has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy. Dr. Spikes is currently accepting new patients.

    Kyle R. Brownback
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Kyle Brownback is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Brownback has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brownback is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 6000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Lem is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, and Diffuse Panbronchiolitis. Dr. Lem is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 6000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Yagan is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Yagan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Yagan is currently accepting new patients.

    Damien R. Stevens
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Lung Disease
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Damien Stevens is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Lung Disease?

    Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged.

    When should I see an Interstitial Lung 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 an Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung 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 an Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Lung 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 an Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung 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 Interstitial Lung Disease doctors near Independence, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Lung 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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