Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 37 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Missouri, across Saint Louis, Columbia, Kansas City, Chesterfield, Lees Summit and North Kansas City, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.
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Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.
After your visit
Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Missouri with a one-page summary and your questions ready.
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This page lists 37 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Missouri, including Saint Louis, Columbia, Kansas City, Chesterfield, Lees Summit and North Kansas City, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.
It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.
A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.
Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.
No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.
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