The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near independence, MO. Of these, 20 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
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    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Copeland is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

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

    Mohsen Tahani is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Tahani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdomyolysis, Stroke, Dysarthria, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Endoscopy. Dr. Tahani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgery Associates Of Jackson County

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 105, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Pollack is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Epidural Hematoma, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amilyn Taplin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Taplin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Stroke. Dr. Taplin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City PC

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lucas Vocelka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vocelka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Peritonitis. Dr. Vocelka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Pierson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Microvascular Decompression, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Pierson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Chilton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Chilton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Neurosurgery Associates At Research Medical Center

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 411, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Demi Dawkins is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Moyamoya Disease, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Dawkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    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

    Matthew Casey-Martinez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Casey-Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Casey-Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

    Jayesh Thaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sally Ling is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

    Tarek El Ahmadieh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. El Ahmadieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Meningioma, Lordosis, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. El Ahmadieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

    Joyce Hwang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hepatitis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Yuquimpo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Yuquimpo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Spinal Cord Abscess, Tuberculous Meningitis, and Epidural Abscess.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Arnold is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Arnold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required
    3901 Rainbow Blvd # Ms 3021, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gavin Lockard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Lockard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arachnoid Cysts, Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Epilepsy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Liberty Hospital Advanced Spine & Brain Center

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 410, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Hiser is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Hiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hiser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    St. Luke's Physician Group Inc.

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

    Heidi Kuttenkuler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kuttenkuler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Stroke, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kuttenkuler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Referral may be required

    Ignite Medical Resort Kansas City LLC

    2100 NW Barry Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Trout is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Trout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Cord Abscess, Epidural Abscess, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Trout is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Kansas Post Acute Medical Services

    6501 W 75th St, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Lapietra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Lapietra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lapietra is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

    Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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 Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess 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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