189 Critical Care Physicians Found in Independence, MO

We found 189 Critical Care Physicians available in Independence, MO with an average 4 stars across 173 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 38 Critical Care Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 41 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Mary Margaret Wurtz, MD

Sleep Medicine
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.2 mi
"I have been a patient of Dr Wurtz for 16 years. She has always been concerned with my health condition and does not hesitate to make suggestions that she feels might help." View Profile

Dr. Dafer Mahmoud Samara, MD

Critical Care Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Dafer Mahmoud Samara, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Emily Jane Montgomery, MD

Critical Care Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Emily Jane Montgomery, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Independence, MO(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephen Michael Eikermann, DO

Internal Medicine
13 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Stephen Michael Eikermann, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Independence, MO. He has 13 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sharon G Humiston, MD

Emergency Medicine
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
"I read her book vaccinating your child which was full of misinformation without any sources or valid scientific proof about the safety of vaccines." View Profile

Dr. Munaf Mustufabhai Siyamwala, MD

Pulmonology
21 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"I recently switched to Dr. Siyamwala for speed apnea treatment. I had a very difficult time using my CPAP previously. Dr. Siyamwala reviews my sleep study and CPAP data initially." View Profile

Dr. Milton Alexander Fowler, MD

Pediatrics
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Milton Alexander Fowler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Independence, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. John Arthur Mattoni, MD

Anesthesiology
39 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. John Arthur Mattoni, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Blue Springs, MO(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mary Denise Dowd, MD

Pediatrics
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Mary Denise Dowd, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Laurie Beth Clark

Nurse Practitioner
Independence, MO1.8 mi
Laurie Beth Clark is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Independence, MO. View Profile

Dr. Mary Alice Hegenbarth, MD

Pediatrics
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Mary Alice Hegenbarth, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Jane Frances Knapp, MD

Emergency Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Jane Frances Knapp, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. She has 48 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lisa Lee Schroeder, MD

Emergency Medicine
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Lisa Lee Schroeder, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Alliyia Battul Ali, MD

Critical Care Medicine
22 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Alliyia Battul Ali, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Independence, MO. View Profile

Dr. Naima Farah

Critical Care Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Naima Farah is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Charlottesville, VA and Charlottesville, VA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Cindy Marie Thompson

Nurse Practitioner
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Cindy Marie Thompson is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Jennifer Lynn Aiken

Nurse Practitioner
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Jennifer Lynn Aiken is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Emily Elaine Tylski, DO

Critical Care Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Emily Elaine Tylski, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Lees Summit, MO(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Stacey Lynn Solarski

Nurse Practitioner
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Stacey Lynn Solarski is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. Her specialties include Critical Care Medicine, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. James Brian Ladesich, MD

Critical Care Medicine
23 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
"Dr. Ladesich is the best. Complete confidence in his care. Excellent rapport with his patients." View Profile

Dr. Learned Robledo Gonzales, MD

Critical Care Medicine
32 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Learned Robledo Gonzales, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with another office in Blue Springs, MO. He has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Stanley M Augustin, MD

Surgery
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Top notch surgeon and MD. I can't say enough positive superlatives about him, l would follow him to the ends of the earth if I needed more surgery." View Profile

Dr. Amelia Gardner Fitzpatrick, MD

Pulmonology
27 years exp
Blue Springs, MO9.4 mi
"Amelia Fitzpatrick. She is smart, always happy, an told me I'd be around for a long time in her opinion." View Profile

Dr. Jason Andrew Fieser, MD

Pulmonology
28 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
"Very good doctor who is patient oriented." View Profile

Dr. Heather Renee Klepacz, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Nice staff, very helpfulDoctor cared about my concerns and took time to explain everything to me." View Profile

Dr. Abid Mushtaq Bhat, MD

Critical Care Medicine
31 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Very good doctors" View Profile

Dr. Michael Moncure, MD

Surgery
38 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Feb 10, 2001, fortunately I met/encountered Dr. Mocure in the trauma unit at KU Med. I was in a severe one car accident." View Profile

Dr. Alexis Harper Meredith, MD

Critical Care Medicine
25 years exp
KANSAS CITY, MO9.0 mi
"Dr Meredith has been instrutmental in helping me to get control over my asthma, for years as a medical professional I was trying to do it on my own with my Primary care dr." View Profile

Dr. Pablo Aguayo, MD

Surgery
22 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
"My granddaughter came in to Children's as a trauma with a ruptured bladder and Dr. Aguayo did her surgery." View Profile

Dr. Dana Denise Vossler, MD

Critical Care Medicine
32 years exp
North Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Dana Denise Vossler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in North Kansas City, MO, with other offices in North Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gary Ray Ripple, MD

Critical Care Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"Very nice doctor. He is very nice to his patients and has a wonderful bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Nathan Oliver Bammes, DO

Critical Care Medicine
14 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Nathan Oliver Bammes, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Nyack, NY and Kansas City, MO(and 8 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lina Mulbery Patel, MD

Critical Care Medicine
24 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Lina Mulbery Patel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Overland Park, KS. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mark Alan Wulff, MD

Pediatrics
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
"The best doctor I've ever dealt with. Takes time to listen and is always willing to discuss and explain treatments." View Profile

Dr. Tareq Zaza, MD

Critical Care Medicine
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Tareq Zaza, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Springfield, IL and Springfield, IL. He has 25 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Garrett Lowell Rampon, MD

Critical Care Medicine
11 years exp
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Dr. Garrett Lowell Rampon, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Gwendolyn Givens

Nurse Practitioner
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
Dr. Gwendolyn Givens is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Ray Simpson, MD

Surgery
17 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Ray Simpson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in North Kansas City, MO. He has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gary Allen Salzman, MD

Pulmonology
46 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Gary Allen Salzman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. He has 46 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christopher David Streiler, MD

Pulmonology
11 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Christopher David Streiler, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Flint, MD

Critical Care Medicine
21 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Jennifer Lynn Flint, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Lees Summit, MO. View Profile

Dr. Diane Marie Plantz, MD

Emergency Medicine
32 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Diane Marie Plantz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Kansas City, MO. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kelly Ann Sinclair, MD

Critical Care Medicine
26 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Kelly Ann Sinclair, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Overland Park, KS. She has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. David Juang, MD

Surgery
23 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. David Juang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Overland Park, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brian Stevens Olsen, MD

Critical Care Medicine
24 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Brian Stevens Olsen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. He has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Stephen A Klem, MD

Critical Care Medicine
43 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Stephen A Klem, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO. They have 43 years of experience. Their specialties include Critical Care Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Celeste Ann Tarantino, MD

Pediatrics
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Celeste Ann Tarantino, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Travis Ryan Langner, MD

Critical Care Medicine
17 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Travis Ryan Langner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Elisa Sandlin Silverstein, MD

Pediatrics
40 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Elisa Sandlin Silverstein, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Overland Park, KS. She has 40 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Andrew Robert Thill, MD

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Andrew Robert Thill, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Overland Park, KS and Overland Park, KS. View Profile

Dr. Kristi Lynn Kinder, DO

Critical Care Medicine
22 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Kristi Lynn Kinder, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with another office in Overland Park, KS. She has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Trudy Mikhail Shady, MD

Critical Care Medicine
38 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Trudy Mikhail Shady, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Blue Springs, MO and Fort Lauderdale, FL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gretchen Renae Winter

Critical Care Medicine
14 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Gretchen Renae Winter is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in Manchester, CT and Somers Point, NJ(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Heidi Rebekah Kemmer, MD

Surgery
15 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.0 mi
Dr. Heidi Rebekah Kemmer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in North Kansas City, MO and Lenexa, KS(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rebecca Ann Ferguson, DO

Critical Care Medicine
17 years exp
Kansas City, MO7.3 mi
Dr. Rebecca Ann Ferguson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. George Robert Reisz, MD

Critical Care Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Kansas City, MO8.5 mi
"Dr Reisz is a vry good doctor i have had him sinve 1993 he has taken good care of me i have lupus almost died since i have been under his care i havent had any reoccurences minor flare he is kind and truly care about his patients and im tryin to contine care but just cant find i wish him well" View Profile

Dr. Dennis R Pyszczynski, MD

Internal Medicine
50 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
"I have asthma real bad and this doctor was my pulmonary doctor for 13 years and he was the best doctor I had ever had to care for my asthma, he knows his business." View Profile

Dr. Vicki Lynn Rhodes, MD

Critical Care Medicine
43 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.6 mi
Dr. Vicki Lynn Rhodes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Memphis, TN and Memphis, TN(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kenneth George Kalassian, MD

Critical Care Medicine
35 years exp
Blue Springs, MO8.8 mi
Dr. Kenneth George Kalassian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Blue Springs, MO, with other offices in TAMPA, FL and Conway, SC(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Steven Lane Glorsky, MD

Transplant Surgery
40 years exp
Kansas City, MO9.5 mi
Dr. Steven Lane Glorsky, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Kansas City, MO, with other offices in Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS(and 2 other locations). View Profile

What is a Critical Care Physician and How Can They Help You?

A critical care specialist manages severely ill patients experiencing life-threatening conditions in intensive care settings. These physicians coordinate complex care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ support systems.

After medical school and a primary residency (anesthesiology, internal medicine, or surgery), intensivists complete a one- to two-year critical care fellowship focusing on mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic management, and multi-system support.

A Critical Care Doctor's responsibilities encompass:

  • Specializes in life-threatening conditions with multi-system involvement
  • Leads ICU teams, operates life support technology, analyzes complex clinical data, makes urgent therapeutic decisions
  • Manages respiratory compromise, distributive shock, multiple organ dysfunction, severe trauma, and postoperative critical illness
  • Provides mechanical ventilation, intensive monitoring, advanced life support, and comprehensive pharmacologic management
  • Also called: ICU specialist, critical care physician, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Critical Care Physician in Independence who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Critical Care Physicians in Independence who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Critical Care Physicians in Independence who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Critical Care Physicians providing telehealth services in Independence. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Critical Care Physicians in Independence?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Critical Care Physicians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Critical Care Physician in Independence?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Independence. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Critical Care Physicians in Independence have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Independence. This helps you find a Critical Care Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Critical Care Physicians in Independence without calling?
Search for Critical Care Physicians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Critical Care Physician in Independence with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Critical Care Physicians in Independence. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Critical Care Physician in Independence?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Critical Care Physician.
How can I locate a Critical Care Physician in Independence who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Critical Care Physicians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Critical Care Physician in Independence who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Critical Care Physicians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Critical Care Physicians who work there.

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