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Dr. Wendell Clarkston, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (4)
Map Pin Small Overland Park, KS
Accepting new patients
40 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 40 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 Medical 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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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

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Ulcerative Colitis
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Treatment frequency



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Ulcerative Colitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 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 Medical 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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