The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors near independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Sleeve Gastrectomy near independence, MO. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Sigi P. Joseph
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Sigi P. Joseph
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    816-525-2840
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve 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. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Keenan R. Berghoff
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Keenan R. Berghoff
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    816-455-3990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Keenan Berghoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Berghoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve 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. Dr. Berghoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Veterans Administration

    4801 E Linwood Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (6.3 miles away)
    816-861-4700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Sappington is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sappington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Sappington is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. G Brent-Sorensen
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. G Brent-Sorensen
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists-Plaza

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    816-932-7900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    G Brent-Sorensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brent-Sorensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Brent-Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Barbara Nguyen
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Barbara Nguyen
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    816-932-7900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Gretchen L. Dunford
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Gretchen L. Dunford
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Smithkline Beecham Clinical Lab

    4320 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    816-932-7900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gretchen Dunford is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dunford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dunford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Bernita M. Berntsen
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Bernita M. Berntsen
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    913-588-1227
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
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    Offers Telehealth

    Bernita Berntsen is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Berntsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Berntsen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 1995. Dr. Berntsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Carlyle M. Dunshee
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Carlyle M. Dunshee
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    913-588-1227
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlyle Dunshee is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Dunshee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Dunshee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2002. Dr. Dunshee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Jennifer D. Mcallaster
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Jennifer D. Mcallaster
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    913-588-1227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Mcallaster is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mcallaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcallaster is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2013. Dr. Mcallaster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Sidney Y. Hu
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Sidney Y. Hu
    Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    913-588-1227
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Mandarin
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidney Hu is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Epidural Lipomatosis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2005. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Meng-g M. Lee
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. Meng-g M. Lee
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Butler Memorial Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    724-283-6666
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Meng-g Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. John M. Price
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Dr. John M. Price
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Luke's Physician Group Inc.

    901 E 104th St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (13.7 miles away)
    816-932-5378
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Price is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

    Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon removes a large portion of your stomach.

    The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food you can eat and makes you feel full after eating small amounts of food.

    When should I see a Sleeve 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 Sleeve 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 do I find the best Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor near independence, MO?

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    How does MediFind rank Sleeve 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 Sleeve 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 Sleeve 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 Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

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

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

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