The 20 Best Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts near independence, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
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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
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    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 Tarlov Cysts. 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.

    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Scott A. Reifeiss
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Scott A. Reifeiss
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    816-698-7000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Reifeiss is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Reifeiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tarlov Cysts, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Dr. Reifeiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers PA

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr, Suite 100, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.2 miles away)
    816-444-9989
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Harrison is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Folliculitis. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
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    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-691-5201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Formen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Formen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleurisy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Formen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-691-5201
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. 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. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Northland Radiology

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    816-691-5201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Van Tasell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    816-404-0751
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Louisiana Creole French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Natasha Acosta is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Acosta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Stephanie L. De Vere
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Stephanie L. De Vere
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    816-525-2840
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie De Vere is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. De Vere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Foot Drop, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. De Vere is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Carly M. Payne, PA
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Carly M. Payne, PA
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    816-525-2840
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Carly Payne is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Payne, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Cervical Myelopathy, and Tarlov Cysts. Payne, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Peter Basta
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Peter Basta
    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, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Basta is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Basta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Basta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Demi W. Dawkins
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts

    Dr. Demi W. Dawkins
    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
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    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 Tarlov Cysts. 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 Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.4 miles away)
    816-561-5151
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Mcghie is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mcghie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Folliculitis. Dr. Mcghie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Centers P.A.

    4801 Main St Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.4 miles away)
    816-561-5151
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Neal Lurz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lurz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Folliculitis. Dr. Lurz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1000 Carondelet Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 miles away)
    816-943-2270
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kavita Gorantla is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gorantla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Gorantla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1000 Carondelet Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 miles away)
    816-943-2270
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Luke Wilson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Breast Lump, and Breast Infection. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Experienced in Tarlov Cysts
    Referral may be required

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1000 Carondelet Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 miles away)
    816-943-2271
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Mihalovich is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mihalovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarlov Cysts. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Mihalovich is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Tarlov Cysts?

    Tarlov cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are usually found at the bottom of the spine (the sacrum). They grow in the roots of the nerves that grow out of the spinal cord. Most of the time, Tarlov cysts don't cause symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include pain in the lower back, buttocks, or stomach. Other symptoms may include muscle weakness, numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or sexual dysfunction. The cause of Tarlov cysts is unknown. Diagnosis of a Tarlov cyst is made based on the symptoms and through imaging studies.

    When should I see a Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts 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 do I find the best Tarlov Cysts doctor near independence, MO?

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    How does MediFind rank Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tarlov Cysts 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 Tarlov Cysts doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tarlov Cysts 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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