The 20 Best Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

Find the Top Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 211 doctor with experience in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease near Independence, MO. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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211 providers found
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Neuroradiology

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Amy Oberhelman is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oberhelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Saverino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    Northland Radiology

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

    Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Wetzel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Wetzel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 1986. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 240, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Helzberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Helzberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 240, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Laura is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Laura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    17611 E 24 Hwy Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johnna Bodenstab is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Ms. Bodenstab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Liver Failure.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Minuteclinic Diagnostic Of Kansas PA

    3825 S Noland Rd, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alyssa Albakour is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Ms. Albakour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Geriatrics

    Family Care Of Independence

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

    Pamela Maben is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Maben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Carothers is currently accepting new patients.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

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

    Kristi Ott is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Ms. Ott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Intestinal Cancer, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Gallbladder Disease.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

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

    Simon Kinuthia is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kinuthia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Muscle Spasms, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Nurse Practitioner

    Digestive Health Specialists LLC

    3800 S Whitney Ave, 
    Independence, MO 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jana Soule is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Ms. Soule is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Opioid Induced Constipation, Intestinal Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Nurse Practitioner

    Digestive Health Specialists LLC

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

    Kristina Shevling is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Ms. Shevling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    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 practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner

    Jackson County Gastroenterology PC

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

    Christopher Edmondson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Mr. Edmondson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

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

    Shelly House is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. House is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 a Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 a Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 a Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease doctors near Independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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 a Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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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