The 20 Best Gastrectomy Doctors near Independence, MO

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Gastrectomy near Independence, MO. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Khalid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Utarnachitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology PC

    3800 S Whitney Ave Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yan Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    GI Alliance Anesthesia Of Missouri

    17501 E US Highway 40 Ste 213A, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

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

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. 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.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Diagnostic Center Associates LP

    18640 E 38th Ter S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Vardakis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Esmat Sadeddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sadeddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Keenan Berghoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Berghoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. 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.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Mourot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mourot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

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

    Geoffrey Slayden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Slayden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendell Clarkston is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Clarkston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Chhabra is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4321 Washington St, Suite 5100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Cornette is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Cornette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Westwood Medical Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Aramaic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mazin Al is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2000. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Occupational Health Centers Of Kansas PA

    6401 E Front St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Doak Doolittle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Doolittle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Epidermoid Cyst, Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Osama Yousef is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Yousef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Tarek Abu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Macroamylasemia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Husam Barakat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly James is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Compartment Syndrome, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrectomy?

    Gastrectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.

    • If only part of the stomach is removed, it is called partial gastrectomy
    • If the whole stomach is removed, it is called total gastrectomy

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

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

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

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