The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Short Bowel Syndrome near independence, MO. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Independence

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

    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 Short Bowel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists-Plaza

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    G Brent-Sorensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brent-Sorensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Brent-Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Physician Group Inc.

    901 E 104th St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Price is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Price is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Neel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Neel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Myocardial Contusion, Spinal Shock, Delirium, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Rentea is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rentea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rentea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    William San Pablo Jr is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. San Pablo Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Malnutrition. Dr. San Pablo Jr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Fischer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clark Bonham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bonham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatoblastoma, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruba Abdelhadi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdelhadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Malnutrition, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abdelhadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. St Peter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mid America Gastro Intestinal Consultants P C.

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

    Mark Allen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Koenen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Koenen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Malabsorption, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Short Bowel Syndrome. Dr. Koenen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2024 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2017. Dr. Koenen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    St Joseph Internal Medicine

    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Suttmoeller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Suttmoeller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. Dr. Suttmoeller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd # 102, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dushyant Dahiya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Dahiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6936 Mission Rd Ste 202, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laurie Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Hypothyroidism, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Short Bowel Syndrome?

    Short bowel syndrome is a problem that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or has been removed during surgery. Nutrients are not properly absorbed into the body as a result.

    When should I see a Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctors near independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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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