Dr. Courtney J. Cockerell

"Courtney Cockerell, DO, is a board eligible gastroenterologist. She graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her residency at Saint Louis University. While completing her doctorate degree, Dr. Cockerell also obtained an MBA with a focus in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University. After completing her residency, Dr. Cockerell became a fellow at the University of Missouri in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Cockerell has a special interest in gastrointestinal disorders and general gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. ""I chose Gastroenterology because it offers the best of both worlds: continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions, as well as the procedural diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of GI issues, all the while building strong relationships with my patients educating and empowering them along the way to a better quality of life."" - Courtney Cockerell, DO".

Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Cockerell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Cockerell is currently accepting new patients.