69 listed in Kansas City, MO · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings
We list 69 gastroenterologists in the Kansas City area, most of them in Kansas City, Lee's Summit and Independence. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. 12 practices say they offer telehealth visits. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.
Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City - Kansas City
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Digestive Health Specialists: Briarcliff
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Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants
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Digestive Health Specialists: Briarcliff
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Midwest GI Health
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Kansas City Gastroenterology and Hepatology, LLC
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Digestive Health Specialist N Green Hills Rd
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Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants
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Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants
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Midwest GI Health
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Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants
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Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City - Kansas City
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Our Kansas City listings cover the Missouri side of the metro: Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County and Cass County. Providers on the Kansas side, such as Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa and Kansas City, Kansas, are listed under Overland Park–Johnson County.
Specialist care on the Missouri side is spread across a few health systems. Saint Luke's has the largest group of listings, with its main campus near the Plaza. North Kansas City Hospital (NKC Health) and Liberty Hospital serve the Northland, north of the Missouri River. HCA Midwest Health and University Health also appear, along with many independent groups.
Most listings are in Kansas City itself, in Jackson County. Lee's Summit and Independence have the next largest groups, and North Kansas City and Liberty cover Clay County. If you live in Cass County, check Raymore and Belton before driving into the city.
Gastroenterologists on the Missouri side practice mainly in independent groups, including Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Consultants, Kansas City Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Health Specialists, Premier Gastroenterology and Midwest GI Health. Several have offices in Lee's Summit, Independence or Liberty. Many run their own endoscopy centers, so ask where your procedure would be done.
Nearby: Overland Park–Johnson County, KS · St. Joseph, MO · Columbia–Jefferson City, MO
A gastroenterologist, or GI doctor, diagnoses and treats problems of the digestive tract: the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. People see one for heartburn that won't go away, ongoing belly pain, diarrhea or constipation, bleeding, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and for colonoscopies.
Start with the kind of care you need. Many GI doctors handle a wide range of problems, but some focus on one area:
If you're not sure, a general gastroenterologist is the right first stop. They'll refer you on if you need a subspecialist.
Check credentials. Board certification in gastroenterology shows a doctor has finished specialty training and passed a certification exam. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the American Board of Internal Medicine website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.
Know if you're due for a colonoscopy. Experts recommend colorectal cancer screening for adults ages 45 to 75 [2]. A colonoscopy is one option. Some people can start with a stool test instead. Ask your primary care doctor which test fits you, and whether your family history means you should start earlier.
Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. HMO plans usually need a referral first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [5].
Ask where procedures are done. Colonoscopies and other scopes happen in a hospital or a separate endoscopy center. The location can change what you pay, so ask before you schedule.
Know when not to wait. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, black or tar-like stool, or feeling faint, confused or cold and clammy with belly symptoms need emergency care, not an appointment [4]. Call 911.
It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Some GI practices also want a referral or recent test results before they book you, especially for a procedure, so call ahead and ask what to bring.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for adults ages 45 to 75. A colonoscopy is one way to screen, and stool tests are another. People with a family history of colon cancer, certain polyps or inflammatory bowel disease may need to start earlier or screen more often. Ask your doctor what's right for you.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers a screening colonoscopy once every 120 months for most people, or once every 24 months if you're at high risk. There's no minimum age. You pay nothing for the screening if your doctor accepts assignment. If a polyp is removed during the test, you may owe a share of the cost.
Expect questions about your symptoms, diet, bowel habits, medications and family history, plus a physical exam. The doctor may order blood work, a stool test, imaging or a scope procedure such as an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy. Bring a list of your medications and any recent lab results, scans or procedure reports.
Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool, which shows whether they're certified in gastroenterology. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.