The 20 Best Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) Doctors Near Me in Springfield, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) near Springfield, MO. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Radiology

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wilson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Visceromegaly, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 100, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Swenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Birlew is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Birlew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Hegg is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Hegg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Ascites, Stroke, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Alford is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Alford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Todd is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Todd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Taussig is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Taussig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)

    Mercy Clinic E Kearney Family Medicine

    1640 E Kearney St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunalpreet Gugnani is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Gugnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    Coxhealth Lipid Clinic

    3800 S National Ave Ste 400, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grant Scott is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    Coxhealth Ferrell-Duncan Clinic

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Woodall is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Woodall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Liver Embolization, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    Coxhealth-Vascular Medicine/Surgery

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Schmittling is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Schmittling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    Coxhealth-Vascular Medicine/Surgery

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randolph Mullins is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mullins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Varicose Veins, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    Coxhealth Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Vorhies is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Vorhies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Internal Medicine

    Wheeler Heart And Vascular Center-Cardiology

    3800 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Waites is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Waites is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Pulmonary Embolism, Idiopathic Edema, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

    3801 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Geron is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Geron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ghulam Siddiqui is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)?

    Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a digestive condition that occurs when the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) is compressed between two arteries (the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery). This compression causes partial or complete blockage of the duodenum. Symptoms vary based on severity, but can be severely debilitating. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting, and/or weight loss. SMAS typically is due to loss of the mesenteric fat pad (fatty tissue that surrounds the superior mesenteric artery). The most common cause is significant weight loss caused by medical disorders, psychological disorders, or surgery. In younger patients, it most commonly occurs after corrective spinal surgery for scoliosis. Delays in diagnosis may result in significant complications.

    When should I see a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Springfield, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Springfield, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near Springfield, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near Springfield, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Springfield, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Springfield, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near Springfield, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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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