The 20 Best Gastroparesis Doctors Near Me in St. Louis, MO

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near St. Louis, MO. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Adam D. Farmer
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Adam Farmer is a gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastroenterology, caring for adult patients 18 and older. He treats various tertiary level neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic abdominal pain, functional dyspepsia, and constipation. Dr. Farmer leads a research program focused on novel neuromodulatory treatments. He is also interested in the gastroenterology manifestations of systemic disorders such as diabetes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Farmer has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to 20 medical textbooks, and been cited more than 9,000 times by other researchers. Dr. Farmer is a professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology; European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility; American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society; International Association for the Study of Pain; and the Royal College of Physicians (London). Dr. Farmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Opioid Induced Constipation, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Fields is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Sayuk is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sayuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Diarrhea, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Jennifer Palagiri
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "With clinical expertise in a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Jennifer Palagiri cares for patients using the latest diagnostic technologies and therapies. She treats individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders, abdominal pain, Crohn's disease and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. She also conducts colon cancer screening and performs procedures that include double balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy. A member of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Palagiri serves as an assistant professor of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. (LaBundy) Palagiri has the distinction of being named a ""Best Doctor"" in St. Louis Magazine's annual listing of top physicians.". Dr. Palagiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Marina Kim
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Marina Kim is an interventional gastroenterologist who treats adult patients with complex gastrointestinal (GI) disease, providing safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment options. In addition to standard procedures, she performs numerous advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for GI-related diseases and conditions. Dr. Kim's research interests include device innovation; efficiency in the endoscopy suite; preventing infections in endoscopy; effective screening, surveillance, and management of precancerous lesions in the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas; and surgical endoscopy and endoscopic management of obesity, GERD, and achalasia. Dr. Kim is an assistant professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Women in Interventional Endoscopy Association; American Gastroenterological Association; and American College of Gastroenterology. Fun fact: Dr. Kim is an open water scuba diver and climbed Mount Fuji in Japan. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Steven Strasberg
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strasberg is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Strasberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    William Hawkins
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Experienced in Gastroparesis

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hawkins is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Presti is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Presti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Biliary Dyskinesia, Crohn's Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Allergy and Immunology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Allergy and Immunology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zainab Farooqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Allergy and Immunologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Farooqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroparesis, Stridor, and Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Hachem is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hachem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Menetrier Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Burton is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmoud Said is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Said is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adeel Khan is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Awad is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charlene Prather is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Prather is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Crohn's Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usman Panni is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Panni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mikhail Attaar is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Attaar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3660 Vista Ave Ste 302AND, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danisa Clarrett is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Clarrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Actinomycosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastroparesis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Blaney is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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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