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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near Independence, MO. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    96 providers found
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery

      Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

      4401 Wornall Rd, Peet Center 5th Floor, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jameson Forster is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Forster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Al-Assafeen is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ngar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Gastroparesis. 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 Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 Gastroparesis. 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.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      4000 Cambridge St, Suite G600, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tuba Esfandyari is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Esfandyari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      4801 E Linwood Blvd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anjana Sathyamurthy is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sathyamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroparesis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      University Health Physicians

      4407 E 50th Ter, Davita Swope, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Jinming Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      University Health Physicians

      4407 E 50th Ter, Davita Swope, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rebecca Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      University Health Physicians

      7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Angela Barnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      2700 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 400, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Mann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Meritas Health Corporation

      2700 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 400, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Crystal Lagalle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lagalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lagalle is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Midwest Gi Health LLC

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Experienced in Gastroparesis

      Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, Suite C, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kathleen Eubanks-Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Eubanks-Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Eubanks-Meng is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

      3601 Ne Ralph Powell Rd, Suite C, 
      Lees Summit, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Charlotte St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Lau is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      2301 Holmes St, Truman Medical Center, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Osama Yousef is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Yousef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Yousef is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gastroparesis?

      Gastroparesis is a condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its solid contents. It does not involve a blockage (obstruction) of the outlet of the stomach.

      When should I see a Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctor search results page. 

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

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroparesis 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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