The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Colostomy near independence, MO. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Health-Lakewood Medical Center

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

    Stanley Augustin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Augustin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Augustin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kulow is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Kulow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kulow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leo Andrew-Osifuye is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrew-Osifuye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Andrew-Osifuye is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Amajoyi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Amajoyi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Amajoyi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 320, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darcy Shaw is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence,, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Wittek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Wittek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wittek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Holly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Holly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Holly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Heather Klepacz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Klepacz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Klepacz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mangesh Oza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Oza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Oza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keenan Berghoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Berghoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Berghoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Arce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Arce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Arce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Winfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Winfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Winfield is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - 2012 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2011. Dr. Winfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Eaton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eaton is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - 2018 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2017. Dr. Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Meritas Health Corporation

    9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Reardon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Reardon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Reardon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Meritas Health Corporation

    9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Eason is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Eason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Eason is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Meritas Health Corporation

    9151 NE 81st Ter Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Gengler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gengler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gengler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Luke's East Hospital

    100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    B Todd-Moore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Todd-Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Todd-Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Westowne Surgical Services Inc

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 108, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna Clark-Gibson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Clark-Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Clark-Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colostomy?

    Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the skin of the abdomen.

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

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

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

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