The 20 Best Omphalocele Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Omphalocele Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Omphalocele near Missouri, US. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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38 providers found
    Elite in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    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 the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Christopher Buchanan
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1031 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Christopher Buchanan is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, offering preconception counseling, genetic counseling, ultrasounds for prenatal diagnosis, labor, delivery and postpartum care. His areas of expertise include management of pre-existing medical complications and fetuses with birth defects, as well as fetal intervention and care for multiple gestations. Dr. Buchanan's research interests include chorioamnionitis, multiple gestations, fetal intervention and preterm labor. Dr. Buchanan is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Myelomeningocele, Gestational Diabetes, and Hydrocephalus.

    Gilad Gross
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1031 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Gilad Gross specializes in perinatal care. His areas of expertise include pre-existing medical complications, fetuses with birth defects, and patients requiring intensive care management during pregnancy. He offers preconception counseling, genetic counseling, ultrasounds for prenatal diagnosis, and labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Dr. Gross is interested in a range of research topics, including: preterm labor management; the study of the reproductive tract microbiome and implications on preterm delivery; fetal monitoring; and medical liability in obstetrics. He is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Gross is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He serves as editor-in-chief for the St. Louis Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Endometritis, Polyhydramnios, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Gestational Diabetes.

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    Katherine Childress
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1031 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Katherine Childress specializes in maternal-fetal medicine. She manages high-risk pregnancies and provides services that include obstetric ultrasound, amniocentesis, and cerclage placement. Her areas of clinical interest are preterm labor, cervical insufficiency, obesity in pregnancy, autoimmune disease, and cesarean sections. Dr. Childress is interested in research into preterm labor, cesarean section infections, cervical insufficiency, and obesity in pregnancy. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Childress is a member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She also holds membership in the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Dr. Childress is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, ABO Incompatibility, and Patent Foramen Ovale.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Experienced in Omphalocele

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Herman is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Thanatophoric Dysplasia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hernia, and Dandy-Walker Syndrome.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Aguayo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Experienced in Omphalocele

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayesha Nasrullah is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nasrullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Advanced in Omphalocele
    Advanced in Omphalocele
    402 N Keene St, Ste 101, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catharine Harris is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, RASopathies, and Lissencephaly 2.

    Advanced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augusto Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Timothy Phillips
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatrics | Urology

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Timothy Phillips is a pediatric urologist offering medical treatment and surgical procedures for urinary tract problems in children. He specializes in genital reconstructive surgery, bladder exstrophy and cloacal exstrophy, pediatric neurogenic bladder/spina bifida, and neurmodulation for voiding dysfunction. Dr. Phillips' research interests include treatment of symptomatic urinary tract infections in patients with neurogenic bladder, neuromodulation for pediatric voiding dysfunction, and functional effects of testicular microlithiasis. Dr. Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urologic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He holds memberships in the American Urological Association, Society for Pediatric Urology, Society for Fetal Urology, Society of Government Service Urologists and Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Phillips is a retired Colonel with the United States Air Force Medical Corps and is the father of triplets. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Imperforate Anus, Neurogenic Bowel, Omphalocele, Osteotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology

    Pediatrix Medical Group

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 2016B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Hall is a Neonatologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amjad Taha is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Taha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Congenital Athymia.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatrics

    Office

    615 S New Ballas Rd Ste 2016B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moore is a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Athymia, and Atresia of Small Intestine.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    General Surgery
    5000 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yitong Xiao is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elke Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Mercy Hospital St. Louis

    615 S New Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nandeesh Rangaswamy is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rangaswamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Hypospadias, and Hernia.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Pediatrix Medical Group

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 2016B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Aswani is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Aswani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Omphalocele, and Atresia of Small Intestine.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Rentea is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rentea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Omphalocele
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Omphalocele
    General Surgery
    1 Hospital Dr # Mc404, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahed Tish is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Omphalocele. Her top areas of expertise are Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Umbilical Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Omphalocele?

    An omphalocele is a birth defect in which an infant's intestine or other abdominal organs are outside of the body because of a hole in the belly button (navel) area. The intestines are covered only by a thin layer of tissue and can be easily seen.

    When should I see an Omphalocele doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Omphalocele doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Omphalocele doctors in Missouri, US?

    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 Omphalocele doctors in Missouri, US?

    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 Omphalocele doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Omphalocele doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Omphalocele 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 Omphalocele doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Omphalocele 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 Omphalocele 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 Omphalocele doctors in Missouri, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Omphalocele 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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