Dr. Brock received a Bachelor of Arts at Wichita State University and received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed a rotating internship and residency in Internal Medicine, followed by a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Brock is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a Fellow of American College of Gastroenterology since 1983. Dr. Brock feels the practice of Gastroenterology is exciting and allows him the opportunity to contribute significantly to people's lives and still stay on the cutting edge of science and technology.

Dr. Chen obtained his medical degree from Beijing Medical University and practiced orthopedic surgery for three years. In 1991, he moved to the United States and completed his doctorate degree in physiology at Louisiana State University. He continued his basic science research for two more years at University of Virginia in Charlottesville for IBD research. In July 2004, he then joined the Consultants in Gastroenterology in Kansas City. Dr. Chen is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Kaster received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas Christian University, and a medical degree at the University of Kansas- School of Medicine in 1989. He completed his internship and residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, serving an extra year as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Kaster then completed a two-year Gatroenterology Fellowship at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Medical Association, and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Khalid earned a medical degree from King Edward Medical College, Lahore. He completed his internship and residency from Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology from Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois. He has worked as a staff gastroenterologist at Roseburg VA Hospital in Oregon and served as a clinical Assistant Professor at Oregon Health and Science University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, a fellow of the American College of Gastoenterology and a member of American Gastroenterology Association.

Dr. Landers is a graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty and received a medical degree from University of Missouri in Columbia. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Missouri Kansas City and went on to complete a two-year Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Kansas-School Of Medicine. Dr. Landers has been in private practice in the area since 1970. He is an Associate Member of the American College of Gastroenterology and a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Enoscopy as well as many other local and national societies.

Mr. Oberdick has extensive experience in patient care as a Nationally Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner as well as excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. He completed his Nursing at Graceland College in Iowa, his Masters degree in Nursing at the University of Missouri Ð Kansas City, and his certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurse Credentialing Center. Mr. Oberdick is experienced in general medicine, digestive disorders, clinical research, emergency care and organ transplantation. He sees patients in the office and hospital allowing patients to be seen in a timely manner and have more time with a clinician during office visits.

Dr. Namin attended the University of Illinois, Chicago, University of Health and Science Chicago Medical School and the American University School of Medicine. He received his Master's Degree in medical sciences and his medical degree in 1995. He then joined a research fellowship program at the University of Illinois division of hematology and oncology. In 1998, he then moved to Kansas City where he completed residency in internal medicine, psychiatry and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Kansas University Medical Center. He has done extensive research and is published in areas of functional bowel and motility disorders. He joined Dr. Greg Vardakis in August 2006.

Dr. Vardakis was born in Kansas City. He enjoys the mid-west for its varying seasons and family values. He graduated from Rockhurst High School and the University of Missouri-Columbia, before pursuing his medical studies. He completed an Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology training program at UMKC School of Medicine in 1996. He remained on the faculty at Truman Medical Center Lakewood for 3 1/2 years before pursuing private practice in Eastern Jackson County. Dr. Vardakis is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Bonino is a native of the Kansas City area and is a graduate of Rockhurst High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University before pursuing his medical degree. He received his doctor of medicine from the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he also completed his Internal Medicine residency and subspecialty fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He previously served as Chief Resident for the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Hospital. He has a broad interest in all areas of gastroenterology including colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and the evaluation and management of diseases of the liver. He enjoys spending time with his family in his free time.

Dr. Sidorenko received a medical degree from Novosibirsk Medical Institute in Russia. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She also completed her subspecialty fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She has an interest in all areas of gastroenterology including general endoscopy, gastrointestinal motility and women's health issues. She enjoys spending time with her family.

R. Wade McCullough, D.O., completed his Internal Medicine training at the University of Missouri Kansas City followed by Gastroenterology Fellowship there. He underwent his Osteopathic medical school in Kansas City at University of Health Sciences now known as Kansas City University of Medical Biosciences. Dr. McCullough is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Marc K. Taormina, M.D. completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. He has been in private practice since 1985. He is board certified in three specialties: Gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Taormina is active in the AMA, Missouri State Medical Association. He volunteers his services at the Kansas City Free Health Clinic and MetroCare. He attained fellowship status in the American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy, American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and the American College of Physicians. He is active in the Medical Reserve Corps of Kansas City, and is medical director of the Midwest Physician Surgery Center.

Dr. Woltjen has been practicing in Eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities since 1981. His focus is the early detection of gastrointestinal cancers by outpatient endoscopic procedures. During his career he has performed over 80,000 of these procedures. Over the years, he has cared for three generations of the same families. Dr. Woltjen practices by himself which means you receive a very personalized approach to your GI needs. Dr. Woltjen is an equity shareholder of Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Dr. Bartalos was born and raised in Kansas City. He received his undergraduate degree from DePauw University and went on to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences for his medical degree. Completed a residency in Internal Medicine at The University of Missouri and finished his fellowship in Gastroenterology. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible for Gastroenterology. His area of special interest is an inflammatory bowel disease. He enjoys having opportunities to teach medical students and residents at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and to mentor others in their medical career. Hobbies include hunting, fishing, horseback riding and most importantly, time with his family.

Dr. Lozoff was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. From there he went to the University of Bologna in Italy before transferring to the Rush University Medical College in Chicago, in Internal Medicine, where he became the Chief Medical Resident. This was followed with a Fellowship in Gasteroenterology at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago, after which he became Board Certified. Dr. Lozoff is Board Certified Gastroentererologist and Internal Medicine, and is a Fellow in the American College of Gastroenterology, member of the American Gastroenterological Association and The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has been in private practice in Kansas City since 1983. He also has a degree in Culinary Arts and enjoys cooking, traveling, cycling and golf.

Dr. Lucido was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She completed the BA/MD program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City obtaining both her undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. She then moved to Minneapolis to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She was the Chief Medical Resident at the Minneapolis V.A. Medical Center and then completed a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Minnesota. During her fellowship, she spent a year performing research and training in Endoscopic Ultrasound. Dr. Lucido is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Dr. Schlachter is a native of New York and a graduate of Brooklyn College. He earned his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, as well as a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Barnes Hospital, Washingto University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Schlachter is an Associate Professer of Medicine at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He has been in private practice in the Kansas City area since 1989. He is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, Metropolitan Medical Society and the American College of Osteophathic Interest. Dr. Schlachter's hobbies include fishing, collecting antique watches, as well as classic automobiles.

Dr. Totta was born and raised in the Kansas City area and graduatedfrom Bishop O'Hara High School in 1987. After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology at the University of Central Missouri, he entered Medical School at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience. Following Medical School, he trained at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Internal Medicine, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident from 1998-1999. This was followed by a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center - University of Phoenix Medical Center combined Fellowship program in Arizona. Dr. Totta is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterology Association. He has been in practice in the Kansas City area, since 2002. He is married and resides in Lee's Summit and enjoys spending time with his two children.

Amy Waller was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri. She received her undergraduate from the University of Missouri-Columbia with honors and her masters degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with honors. AMy has over 10 years of GI experience and is certified as a Clinical Specialist by the American Nurse Credentialing Center. She emphasizes wellness and self-care by giving patients the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices and health care decisions. Amy and her husband reside in Lee's Summit with their two children. She enjoys exercising, yoga, shopping and spending time with her family.

Dr. Woltjen has been practicing in Eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities since 1981. His focus is the early detection of gastrointestinal cancers by outpatient endoscopic procedures. During his career he has performed over 80,000 of these procedures. Over the years, he has cared for three generations of the same families. Dr. Woltjen practices by himself which means you receive a very personalized approach to your GI needs. Dr. Woltjen is an equity shareholder of Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Dr. Woltjen has been practicing in Eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities since 1981. His focus is the early detection of gastrointestinal cancers by outpatient endoscopic procedures. During his career he has performed over 80,000 of these procedures. Over the years, he has cared for three generations of the same families. Dr. Woltjen practices by himself which means you receive a very personalized approach to your GI needs. Dr. Woltjen is an equity shareholder of Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Dr. Woltjen has been practicing in Eastern Jackson County and surrounding communities since 1981. His focus is the early detection of gastrointestinal cancers by outpatient endoscopic procedures. During his career he has performed over 80,000 of these procedures. Over the years, he has cared for three generations of the same families. Dr. Woltjen practices by himself which means you receive a very personalized approach to your GI needs. Dr. Woltjen is an equity shareholder of Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.