The 20 Best Endoscopy Doctors near Columbia, MO

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The 20 Best Endoscopy Doctors near Columbia, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Endoscopy near Columbia, MO. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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107 providers found
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Orthopedics

    Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

    1100 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Defroda is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Defroda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ebubekir Daglilar is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Daglilar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bechtold is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bechtold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Radiology

    Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

    1100 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Crim is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Crim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Ollier Disease, Metachondromatosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Hernandez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Neuroradiology

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Getzoff is a Neuroradiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Getzoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Marroquin is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Marroquin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Stroke, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Cardiology
    1 Hospital Drive, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arun Kumar is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Chairman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chairman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Barnes is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Coughenour is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Coughenour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Cardiology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia,, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taishi Hirai is a Cardiologist in Columbia,, Missouri. Dr. Hirai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Marwan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Marwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramez Sunna is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sunna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Collins is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Tarlov Cysts, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nelson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia,, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Senthil Kumar is a Cardiologist in Columbia,, Missouri. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Ahmad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shyam Shankar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Shankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Radiology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Radiology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roopa Bhat is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Prostatectomy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Endoscopy?

    Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera and light on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.

    Small instruments can be inserted through an endoscope and used to:

    • Look more closely at an area inside the body
    • Take samples of abnormal tissues (biopsy)
    • Treat certain diseases
    • Remove tumors
    • Stop bleeding
    • Remove foreign bodies (such as food stuck in the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach)

    When should I see an Endoscopy doctor near Columbia, 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 an Endoscopy doctor near Columbia, 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 Endoscopy doctors near Columbia, 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 Endoscopy doctors near Columbia, 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 an Endoscopy doctor near Columbia, 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 Endoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Endoscopy 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 an Endoscopy doctor near Columbia, 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy doctors near Columbia, MO?

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

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