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    MediFind found 256 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Independence, MO. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced, 25 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    256 providers found
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

      Centerpoint Orthopedics, LLC

      19550 E 39th St S, Suite 230a, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Ballard is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ballard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      19550 E 39th Street, Suite 205, 
      Independence, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Hummel is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Hummel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Osteoarthritis
      Elite in Osteoarthritis
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Keeney is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Keeney is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Keeney is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Krumme is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Krumme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Chondroblastoma, Chondroma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Krumme is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Internal Medicine

      Centerpoint Physicians Group LLC

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

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Krempec is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Krempec is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Krempec is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Rasmussen is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Rasmussen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Rasmussen is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Rasmussen is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Paul is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Paul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Paul is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Chalkin is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chalkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Chalkin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Mccormack is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mccormack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mccormack is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Bruce is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bruce has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Orthopedics

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Eggers is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Eggers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Eggers is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Unruh is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Unruh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Unruh is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
      Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      David Anderson is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

      Robert F. Greiner
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis
      Advanced in Osteoarthritis

      Greiner Orthopedics LLC

      19201 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite C, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Greiner is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Greiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Greiner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      4911 S Arrowhead Dr, Suite 200, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pamela Maben is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Maben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Maben is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Centerwell Senior Primary Care Mo PC

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

      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 Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Family Medicine

      Ability Kc

      3011 Baltimore Ave, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Melissa Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Osteoarthritis
      Experienced in Osteoarthritis

      Family Care Of E. Jackson County LLC

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

      Jennifer Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

      Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

      When should I see an Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Independence, MO?

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

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