The 20 Best Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

Find the Top Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) near Independence, MO. Of these, 68 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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76 providers found
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karmel Carothers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Carothers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Carothers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Orlando is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell US-24

    1010 W US Highway 24, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Gibbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Hypertension.

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    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

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

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

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

    Jason Bergman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Esmat Sadeddin is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sadeddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Kansas City

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 101, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest GI Health LLC

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Craig Friesen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Friesen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Jennifer Colombo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Colombo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Biliary Dyskinesia, and Heartburn.

    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Gastroenterology

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Independence

    19401 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Logan Kratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Asbestosis.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Family Medicine

    Keys Health Direct Primary Care

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

    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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    John Rosen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Pain, and Hirschsprung Disease.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Laurie Mccann is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Lactose Intolerance, Encopresis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Pediatrics

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Jason Lach is a Pediatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top area of expertise is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that leads to pain in abdomen and changes in bowel movements.

    IBS is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

    When should I see an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doctors near Independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 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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