The 20 Best Pulmonary Fibrosis Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Fibrosis near Independence, MO. Of these, 110 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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131 providers found
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Sports Medicine And Performance Center, Arrowhead

    1 Arrowhead Drive, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Vadaparampil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Vadaparampil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, PEHO Syndrome, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Vadaparampil is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - 2007. Dr. Vadaparampil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    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 Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

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

    Munaf Siyamwala is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Siyamwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    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 Pulmonary Fibrosis. 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.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Northland Radiology

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

    Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Family Medicine

    Centerwell Truman

    300 N Osage St Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Medlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Medlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 310, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Wurtz is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Wurtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    North Kansas City Hospital

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

    Bradford Mccrary is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccrary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses CAPOS Syndrome, Colonic Malakoplakia, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, and X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Stephanie Scott is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Osteoarthritis, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Blau Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Brendan Coleman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 605, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Ranes is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Ranes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Heimes is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Heimes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gibson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

    Santiago Martinez is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Experienced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

    Sherief Garrana is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Garrana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis.

    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Scott Matson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Matson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Matson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - 2020 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - 2019 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2016. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Lucas Pitts is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pitts is board certified in AABIP American Assoc For Bronchology & Interven Pulmonology, - - 2024 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - 2011 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease - 2010. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Northland Radiology

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

    Roger Ivey is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ivey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Northland Radiology

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

    Christopher Formen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Formen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Advanced in Pulmonary Fibrosis

    Northland Radiology

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

    Zachary Shafer is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shafer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis 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 Pulmonary Fibrosis doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Fibrosis 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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