Overview
Eddie Island is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Island is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
4320 Wornall Rd Ste 240, Kansas City, MO 64111
1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eddie Island
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eddie Island?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eddie Island by calling their office at 816-932-4655. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eddie Island a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eddie Island is classified as an Advanced expert for Liver Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eddie Island specialize in?
While Dr. Eddie Island is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Eddie Island participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eddie Island has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Eddie Island's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eddie Island accept my insurance?
Dr. Eddie Island accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-932-4655 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Island isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Kidney TransplantDr. Island isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver TransplantDr. Island isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Island isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Island isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Island isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Island isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Island isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- EndoscopyDr. Island isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.