The 20 Best Gastroparesis Doctors Near Me in Springfield, MO

Find the Top Gastroparesis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near Springfield, MO. Of these, 26 are Experienced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    Jordan Valley Community Health Center

    440 E Tampa St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Harriman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Harriman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bullae, Emphysema, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

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

    Marcelo Mantala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mantala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

    1965 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Edwards is a General Surgeon in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Mangum is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Mangum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Knudsen is an Internal Medicine provider in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Knudsen has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Ozark Physical Therapy Associates

    2115 S Fremont Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Cunningham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine-Smith Glynn Callaway-Suite 300

    3231 S National Ave Ste 300, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Rossiter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Rossiter 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, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Family Medicine

    St Johns Clinic Inc

    2730 E Sunshine St, 
    Springfield, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Baurichter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Baurichter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Emphysema, Bullae, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Grove Professional Pharmacy Inc

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

    Gregory Lyford is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Lyford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    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 Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Mark Entrup is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Entrup is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Nana Gaisie is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Gaisie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Ahmad Hassan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Ian Fawks is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Fawks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Justin Wilkerson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Wilkerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Brad Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Chase Ellingsworth is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Ellingsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Sarah Smitherman is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Smitherman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Hospital Medicine

    Cox Medical Center South

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

    Hong Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Jesse Taylor is a Gastroenterologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 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 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 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 Springfield, 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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