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Dr. Wendell Clarkston, MD

Gastroenterology
4.5 (4)
Map Pin Small Overland Park, KS
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Wendell Clarkston, MD

Dr. Wendell Clarkston, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Overland Park, KS. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke's South Hospital. Dr. Clarkston, completed a residency at Truman Med Center West. Patients rated Dr. Clarkston an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Clarkston works at Saint Luke's Neurology in Overland Park, KS with other offices in Kansas City, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Clarkston's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Saint Luke's GI Specialists-South
    12330 Metcalf Ave Ste 420, Overland Park, KS 66213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 491-9100
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Saint Luke's GI Specialists-Plaza
    4321 Washington St Ste 5100, Kansas City, MO 64111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 491-9100
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3
    Saint Luke's GI Specialists-North
    5844 NW Barry Rd Ste 340, Kansas City, MO 64154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 491-9100
  4. 4
    Saint Luke's GI Specialists-Mission Farms
    4061 Indian Creek Pkwy Ste 320, Overland Park, KS 66207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 491-9100

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  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital

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    About Dr. Wendell Clarkston, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144266248
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Truman Med Center West
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Wendell Clarkston, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Clarkston is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Clarkston has seen patients for Ulcerative Colitis, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Clarkston on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Clarkston. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Clarkston.

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