The 20 Best Pseudomembranous Colitis Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Pseudomembranous Colitis near Independence, MO. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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44 providers found
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    GI Alliance Anesthesia Of Missouri

    17501 E US Highway 40 Ste 213A, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Harith Baharith is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Baharith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary's Medical Center

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

    Anil Lakshman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Lakshman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Office

    2700 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 400, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Swords is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Swords is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Chhabra is an Internal Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreeni Jonnalagadda is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jonnalagadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mid America Gastro Intestinal Consultants P C.

    4321 Washington St Ste 5600, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mccullough is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccullough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendell Clarkston is an Internal Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Clarkston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mid America Gastro Intestinal Consultants P C.

    4321 Washington St Ste 5600, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hillary Bownik is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bownik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Sanderse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sanderse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Cornette is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Cornette has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Northland Family Care

    9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Northland Family Care

    9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Roney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Roney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Empyema, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Choledocholithiasis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pseudomembranous Colitis?

    Pseudomembranous colitis refers to swelling or inflammation of the large intestine (colon) due to an overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) bacteria.

    This infection is a common cause of diarrhea after antibiotic use. Not all cases of diarrhea associated with antibiotic use are due to C difficile or will progress to pseudomembranous colitis.

    When should I see a Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pseudomembranous Colitis 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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