The 20 Best Spotted Fever Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Spotted Fever near independence, MO. Of these, 13 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    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 Spotted Fever. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Asbestosis. Dr. Kratt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Specialists Of Lee's Summit

    2000 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 270B, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Hausheer Braby & Associates P.C.

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

    Atul Gupta is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Adenoidectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1750 Independence Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Kirila is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kirila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. Her clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Rickettsialpox, and Spotted Fever. Dr. Kirila is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Disease Associates Of Kansas City

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 392 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Brune is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Brune is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Midtown

    301 E Armour Blvd Ste 2E, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marianne Ray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vertigo, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

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

    Dennis Shoemaker is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Shoemaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. His clinical expertise encompasses Swimming Pool Granuloma, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis, and Myelitis. Dr. Shoemaker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2004 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease - 2006 . Dr. Shoemaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Creekwood Women's Care LLC

    200 NE 54th St Unit 111, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bala Somayaji is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Somayaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Lymphangitis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Somayaji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Liberty Hospital Pulmonary & Sleep Clinic

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 402, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bridget Bransteitter is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Bransteitter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Bransteitter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Daniel J Geha, MD

    8800 State Line Rd, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Geha is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Geha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Geha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Middlemas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Middlemas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    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
    Offers Telehealth

    David Parmet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Parmet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Parmet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Spotted Fever
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Kafka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kafka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spotted Fever. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Kafka is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Spotted Fever?

    Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease caused by ticks that carry the Rickettsia rickettsii bacterium. This bacterium is spread to humans through tick bites. There are several species of ticks in the U.S. that can spread the disease; however, in the eastern U.S. the bacteria are carried by dog ticks, and in the western states, by the wood tick. Rocky Mountain spotted fever most commonly occurs in Arkansas, Georgia, Virginia, Missouri, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Oklahoma. Most cases occur in the spring and summer in children. If untreated, the infection can lead to serious health problems, such as brain damage, kidney and heart failure, meningitis, and pneumonitis. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be life-threatening if not treated early.

    When should I see a Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever 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 Spotted Fever doctors near independence, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spotted Fever 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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