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There are 137 Orthopedic Surgeons in Independence, MO and 56% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Hip & Pelvic Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include North Kansas City Hospital, Centerpoint Medical Center and Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
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  • Telehealth (30)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (21)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (77)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (94)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (99)
  • 1 Star And Higher (100)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Hip & Pelvic Surgery (35)
  • Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery (35)
  • Knee & Lower Limb Surgery (34)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (14)
  • Ankle & Foot Surgery (6)
  • Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures (3)
  • Elbow Surgery (1)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • North Kansas City Hospital (25)
  • Centerpoint Medical Center (21)
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City (18)
  • Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (13)
  • University Health Truman Medical Center (12)
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital (10)
  • Belton Regional Medical Center (8)
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137 Results for Orthopedic Surgery near Independence, MO
Recommended Distance Rating: High to Low
Photo: Dr. Andre Jakoi, MD

Dr. Andre Jakoi, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.9 (26)
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.6 mi
Tel: (816) 403-3783
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 403-3783
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD

Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (178)
Accepting new patients
4.6 mi
Tel: (573) 551-0313
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(573) 551-0313
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Paul Nassab, MD

Dr. Paul Nassab, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (66)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
4.6 mi
Tel: (573) 279-6121
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(573) 279-6121
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. John Walker, MD

Dr. John Walker, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery
4.9 (69)
Accepting new patients
9.1 mi
Tel: (913) 372-6402
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(913) 372-6402
On staff at Menorah Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Sascha Taghizadeh, MD

Dr. Sascha Taghizadeh, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (11)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
4.6 mi
Tel: (816) 325-2830
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 325-2830
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Robert Bruce, MD

Dr. Robert Bruce, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (127)
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
9.1 mi
Tel: (913) 382-5253
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(913) 382-5253
On staff at Menorah Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Charles Satterlee, MD

Dr. Charles Satterlee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (41)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
8.8 mi
Tel: (816) 339-9374
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9374
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Timothy Roberts, DO

Dr. Timothy Roberts, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (76)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.0 mi
Tel: (816) 378-5545
Call Now
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 378-5545
On staff at Lee's Summit Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Matthew Daggett, DO

Dr. Matthew Daggett, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (95)
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.0 mi
Tel: (816) 393-6090
Call Now
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 393-6090
On staff at Belton Regional Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Erich Lingenfelter, MD

Dr. Erich Lingenfelter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.6 (41)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
8.8 mi
Tel: (573) 551-0566
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(573) 551-0566
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Nathan Kiewiet, MD

Dr. Nathan Kiewiet, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.0 (19)
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.6 mi
Tel: (816) 339-9554
Call Now
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9554
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Danny Carroll, MD

Dr. Danny Carroll, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (88)
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
9.0 mi
Tel: (913) 243-0245
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(913) 243-0245
On staff at Belton Regional Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.9 (54)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
4.6 mi
Tel: (816) 339-9487
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9487
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. James Kesl, DO

Dr. James Kesl, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (15)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
8.2 mi
Tel: (816) 378-5796
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 378-5796
On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. John Bleazard, DO

Dr. John Bleazard, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.0 (88)
Accepting new patients
9.1 mi
Tel: (913) 372-6366
Call Now
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(913) 372-6366
On staff at Menorah Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Stephanie De Vere, MD

Dr. Stephanie De Vere, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 (39)
Accepting new patients
6 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.0 mi
Tel: (816) 378-5727
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 378-5727
On staff at Lee's Summit Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Zachary Roberts, MD

Dr. Zachary Roberts, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.1 (9)
Accepting new patients
4.6 mi
Tel: (816) 325-2823
Call Now
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 325-2823
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Alex Palmer, DO

Dr. Alex Palmer, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (21)
Accepting new patients
3 years of experience
Offers telehealth
9.0 mi
Tel: (816) 376-9928
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 376-9928
On staff at Lee's Summit Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Christopher Wise, MD

Dr. Christopher Wise, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.8 (16)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.6 mi
Tel: (573) 551-0559
Call Now
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(573) 551-0559
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Paul Cowan, MD

Dr. Paul Cowan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (6)
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Offers telehealth
4.6 mi
Tel: (816) 339-9467
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9467
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Terry Presley, DO

Dr. Terry Presley, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (8)
Accepting new patients
3 years of experience
8.2 mi
Tel: (816) 348-3387
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 348-3387
On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Chris Maeda, MD

Dr. Chris Maeda, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.5 (12)
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
10.0 mi
Tel: (816) 708-4282
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Orthopedist Frequently Asked Questions

What is an orthopedist?

An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?

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Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:

What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?

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Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:

What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?

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Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include:

  • Will I need physical therapy?
  • Are there other nonsurgical treatment options available for my condition?
  • Am I a candidate for surgery? Why or why not?
  • If I do need surgery, how long will recovery take?
  • Will my condition continue to get worse? Are there things I can do to slow the progression?
  • Are there any exercises or activities that I can do, or ones I should avoid?
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