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    MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Independence, MO. Of these, 133 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    168 providers found
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, Suite 200, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 100 The Endoscopy Center, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Meritas Health Corporation

      2700 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 240, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Keith is a Gastroenterologist in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Keith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Howard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      2330 E Meyer Blvd, Ste 301, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group LLC

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

      Gregory Merritt is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Merritt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Kansas City Urology Care PA

      17525 Medical Ctr Pkwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Terry Lee is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine

      Pandc Healthcare LLC

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

      Tracy Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      United Imaging Consultants LLC

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

      Debra Oden is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Oden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Ureterocele, Scoliosis, and Vertigo. Dr. Oden is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease

      United Imaging Consultants LLC

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

      William Chase is a Radiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chase is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4801 S Cliff Ave, Suite 300, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Maggie Ngar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ngar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ngar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Advanced Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

      19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      19101 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite B, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Independence Surgical Clinic

      19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jared Smith is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery

      Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence

      19550 E 39th St S Ste 320, 
      Independence, MO 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kress is a Colorectal Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kress has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Family Medicine

      Swope Health Services

      3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jayme Decker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Premature Ovarian Failure, Food Allergy, and Infertility. Dr. Decker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

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

      Joshua Gazzetta is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gazzetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

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

      Alyssa Fesmire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fesmire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Toxic Shock Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

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

      Leo Andrew is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Lee's Summit Family Care LLC

      600 Nw Murray Rd, Lees Summit Medical Center, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohd Boda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Boda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Obesity in Children, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boda is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

      Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

      When should I see a Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Independence, MO?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease 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 Diverticular Disease doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular Disease 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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