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    MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Independence, MO. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    171 providers found
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery

      Menorah Medical Group LLC

      6060 N Oak Trfy, Suite 101, 
      Gladstone, MO 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lina Obrien is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gladstone, Missouri. Dr. Obrien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Obrien is currently accepting new patients.

      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.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Health Specialists LLC

      3800 S Whitney Ave, 
      Independence, MO 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikhil Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Banerjee has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      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
      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.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery

      Menorah Medical Group LLC

      6060 N Oak Trfy, Suite 101, 
      Gladstone, MO 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Yiddish
      Accepting New Patients

      Benyamine Mizrahi is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gladstone, Missouri. Dr. Mizrahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mizrahi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

      2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy, 
      Independence, MO 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ossama Al-Assafeen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Al-Assafeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Al-Assafeen 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
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Menorah Medical Group LLC

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

      Darcy Shaw is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Shaw 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)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maggie Ngar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ngar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, 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

      Advanced Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

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

      Abbie Schuster is a General Surgeon in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Schuster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Schuster 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
      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, Infertility, and Food Allergy. Dr. Decker is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Lees Summit Family Care LLC

      600 Nw Murray Rd, 
      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, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Boda is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Northland Radiology Inc

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

      Roger Ivey is a Radiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ivey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Ivey is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Radiology | Neuroradiology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Radiology | Neuroradiology

      Northland Radiology Inc

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

      Timothy Waltner is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Waltner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Waltner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease

      Northland Radiology Inc

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

      Carl Van Tasell is a Radiologist in N Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Van Tasell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Van Tasell is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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