25 of the Best Gastroenterologists Near Me in Independence, MO

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MediFind found 69 specialists near Independence, MO

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69 providers found
    Expertise in
    48
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    48
    conditions
    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 in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Khalid is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    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 in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    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 in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    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 in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Utarnachitt is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest GI Health LLC

    3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Taormina is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Taormina is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Expertise in
    37
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    37
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Michael S Fedotin & B William Ginsberg PA

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 301, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Ginsberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ginsberg is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Luke's GI Specialists

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

    Sreeni Jonnalagadda is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jonnalagadda is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    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 in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Vardakis is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prateek Sharma is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colorectal Polyps, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 240, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Helzberg is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Helzberg is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Mid America Gastro Intestinal Consultants P C.

    4321 Washington St Ste 5600, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hillary Bownik is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bownik is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Mid America Gastro Intestinal Consultants P C.

    4321 Washington St Ste 5600, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Allen is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Esmat Sadeddin is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sadeddin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

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

    Tahar Mahmoudi is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mahmoudi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Mid America Gastro Intestinal Consultants P C.

    4321 Washington St Ste 5600, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Mccullough is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccullough is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Kansas City Gastroenterology & Hepatology

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 430, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Freilich is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Freilich is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Steven A. Weinman
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Weinman is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Weinman has been practicing medicine for over 42 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Weinman is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    56
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    56
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Horwitz is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Horwitz is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Jones is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Choledocholithiasis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    51
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Premier Gastroenterology Of Kansas City - Lee's Summit

    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2110, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Merritt is a Gastroenterologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Merritt is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    50
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    50
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    The Endoscopy Center North

    5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Shireman is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shireman is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2521 Glenn Hendren Dr Ste 408, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Doran is a Gastroenterologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Doran is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5330 N Oak Trfy Ste 102, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Schowengerdt is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Schowengerdt is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Kansas City Gastroenterology And Hepatology Physicians Group-Brookside

    6675 Holmes Rd Ste 430, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paresh Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Gastroenterology
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1300 NW Briarcliff Pkwy Ste 150, 
    Riverside, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Schnell is a Gastroenterologist in Riverside, Missouri. Dr. Schnell has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    When should I see a Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologists 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 Gastroenterologists 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 Gastroenterologist in Independence?

    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 Gastroenterologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroenterologist?

    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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologist?

    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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologists near Independence, MO?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroenterologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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