The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors near lees summit, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near lees summit, MO. Of these, 20 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
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    Kidney Associates

    609 NW Executive Way, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly Alford is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Alford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Alford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    KCUC Lee’s Summit

    451 NW Murray Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Tietjen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Tietjen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ochoa Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Tietjen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Urology Care - Grandview

    7201 E 147th St, 
    Grandview, MO 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Flum is a Urologist practicing medicine in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Flum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Flum is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
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    Advanced Urologic Associates Inc.

    19001 E 48th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mcintosh is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mcintosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Mcintosh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Urologic Associates-Independence South

    19001 E 48th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Stanley is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Stanley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Urologic Associates Inc.

    19001 E 48th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Thomas-Miller is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Thomas-Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Thomas-Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Urologic Associates Inc.

    19001 E 48th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Lewing is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Lewing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Lewing is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Urologic Associates Inc.

    19001 E 48th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Piontek is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Piontek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Piontek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Urologic Associates Inc.

    19001 E 48th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Higgins is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    10710 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Fantus is a Urologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Fantus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Testosterone, Peyronie Disease, Scrotal Masses, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Vasectomy. Dr. Fantus is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology - 2023. Dr. Fantus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 3

    10787 Nall Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Atta Nawabi is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Nawabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Nawabi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2007. Dr. Nawabi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Corporate Medical Plaza, Building 3

    10787 Nall Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Schmitt is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Schmitt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2005. Dr. Schmitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    KCUC Urology & Oncology

    17525 Medical Center Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Wright is a Urologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Veterans Administration

    4801 E Linwood Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dunia Khaled is a Urologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Khaled is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureterocele, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Urology Care P.A.

    10701 Nall Ave Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Hettinger is a Urologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Hettinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Hettinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Urology Care

    10701 Nall Ave Ste 100, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay Hertzig is a Urologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Hertzig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Hertzig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5808 W 110th St, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hendrickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Urology Care

    4321 Washington St Ste 5300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lukas Hockman is a Urologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Hockman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City

    4321 Washington St Ste 4000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jameson Forster is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Forster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Urology Care

    4321 Washington St Ste 5300, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Austenfeld is a Urologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Austenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Austenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Nephrectomy?

    Kidney removal, or nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. It may involve:

    • Part of one kidney removed (partial nephrectomy).
    • All of one kidney removed (simple nephrectomy).
    • Removal of one entire kidney, surrounding fat, and the adrenal gland (radical nephrectomy). In these cases, neighboring lymph nodes are sometimes removed.

    When should I see a Nephrectomy doctor near lees summit, 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 Nephrectomy doctor near lees summit, 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 Nephrectomy doctors near lees summit, 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 Nephrectomy doctors near lees summit, 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 Nephrectomy doctor near lees summit, 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 Nephrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor near lees summit, 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctors near lees summit, MO?

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

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