The 20 Best Mouth Sores Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Mouth Sores near independence, MO. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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54 providers found
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    St Joseph Internal Medicine

    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karla Houston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Houston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Houston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Dr Charles A Kendall MD LLC

    10010 E Truman Rd, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Arthritis, Thrush, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Showmaker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Showmaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Infant Hearing Loss, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Showmaker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ascentist Management

    4880 NE Goodview Circle, 
    Lee's Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Sleve is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Sleve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Sleve is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    Kansas City Physician Partners Inc.

    4440 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erica Campbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Raynaud Phenomenon, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Fibromyalgia, and Common Variable Immune Deficiency. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Kiran Kakarala is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Kakarala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. 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 Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Health Physicians

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Aparna Naidu is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Naidu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukoplakia, Mouth Sores, Mouth Ulcers, and Oral Mucous Cyst. Dr. Naidu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Health Physicians

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Mcamis is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mcamis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, Leukoplakia, and Periodontitis. Dr. Mcamis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Mouth Sores
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Medical Specialists

    124 Westwoods Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javier Cremer is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Cremer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, and Tonsil Stones.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ascentist Physicians Group

    4880 NE Goodview Cir, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Johnson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His clinical expertise encompasses Empyema, Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Referral may be required

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Pierre Podrebarac is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Podrebarac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Podrebarac is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Ascentist ENT

    4880 NE Goodview Cir Ste B, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ellis is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Facial And Oral Surgery

    2931 NE Independence Ave, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hollabaugh is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Hollabaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. His clinical expertise encompasses Mouth Ulcers and Mouth Sores. Dr. Hollabaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Bixler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Bixler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cellulitis, Lung Metastases, and Torticollis. Dr. Bixler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dinesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Morning Sickness, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Emergent Care Plus

    2741 NE McBaine Dr, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Armaghan Kimbell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kimbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Kimbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    Centerpoint Clinic Of Blue Springs LLC

    725 NW State Route 7, 
    Blue Springs, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kandice Fleming is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Cellulitis. Dr. Fleming is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Mouth Sores
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Midtown

    301 E Armour Blvd Ste 2E, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marianne Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mouth Sores. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vertigo, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Mouth Sores?

    There are different types of mouth sores. They can occur anywhere in the mouth including bottom of the mouth, inner cheeks, gums, lips, and tongue.

    When should I see an Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores 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 Mouth Sores doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Mouth Sores 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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