Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists are trained in diseases and conditions of the digestive tract and liver. Major areas of treatment include the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, liver, small and large intestines, and rectum.
Gastroenterology involves the study of the transit of materials through the stomach and intestines, the digestion of food and absorption into the body, and the removal of waste materials.
Gastroenterologists are the specialists of choice for many common conditions (like GERD and irritable bowel syndrome) as well as many serious illnesses such as esophageal and colon cancer.
Healthcare Facilities
The Healthcare Facilities directory lists every healthcare-related organization in the Kansas City metro area, along with links to their websites where they exist.
Hospitals
Addresses, phone numbers, website links and maps to each of the 31 largest Kansas City area hospitals, as well as a link to Medicare’s listing of area hospitals accompanied by overall star ratings and patient survey ratings.
Urgent Care Centers
Urgent Care Centers provide quick walk-in access to medical professionals, including physicians, physician assistants or advanced practice registered nurses. Centers listed in the directory are only those that provide a wide range of medical services.
Surgery and Specialty Centers
Surgery Centers offer the convenience of surgeries and procedures performed safely outside the hospital setting. Specialty Centers provide specialized diagnostic, therapeutic or rehabilitative services, both outside or inside of established hospitals.
Hospice Facilities and In-Home Hospice
Hospice care (sometimes referred to as palliative care) is a specific type of health care that focuses on relieving the pain and suffering of a terminally ill patient, as well as addressing the patient’s emotional and sometimes spiritual needs at the end of life.
Senior Care
Senior care facilities include a variety of categories, including: Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Health Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, Respite Care and Skilled Nursing Centers.
Physical Therapy Facilities
Physical therapy facilities diagnose and treat the injuries or illnesses that may limit one’s movement or ability to perform the functions of daily living.
Imaging Centers
Typical technologies include X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, mammography, computed tomography (CT scan), fluoroscopy, and bone density scans (DEXA).
Hearing Aid Services
An estimated 38 million people in the United States have some degree of hearing loss. However, hearing loss doesn't have to restrict your daily activities.
Weight Control Centers
Including local offices of national weight loss programs, physician-run programs, bariatric physician and bariatric surgeon facilities.
Medical Spas
Medical spas provide a combination of treatments – many of those found in a traditional day spa, as well as others that require the services of a trained medical professional. A medical spa must be affiliated with, run, or be overseen by a licensed medical physician.
Health Insurance Providers
Although not healthcare facilities, we've included a list of the largest health insurers in Kansas and Missouri, along with links to their websites.