The 20 Best Atherosclerosis Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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The 20 Best Atherosclerosis Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 219 doctor with experience in Atherosclerosis near Independence, MO. Of these, 139 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    John Spertus
    Elite in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Elite in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Spertus is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Spertus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Peripheral Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 215, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Chu is a Cardiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis

    Carondelet Cardiology Services

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Liston is a Cardiologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Liston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Consultants PC

    4330 Wornall Rd Ste 2000, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sear is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Sear is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Nuclear Medicine
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Nuclear Medicine

    Cardiovascular Consultants PC

    4330 Wornall Rd Ste 2000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Thompson is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karmel Carothers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Carothers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Carothers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Atherosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 335, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Orlando is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Orlando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Orlando is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven Marso
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists In Kansas City

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 509, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Marso is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Marso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Dak R. Burnett
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dak Burnett is a Cardiologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Burnett has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Burnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark A. Wiley
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    The University Of Kansas Health System Cardiology

    4000 Cambridge Street, Suite G600, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wiley is an Interventional Cardiologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Wiley has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Wiley is currently accepting new patients.

    Marina N. Hannen
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis

    The University Of Kansas Health System Cardiology

    1530 North Church Road, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Hannen is a Cardiologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Hannen has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hannen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Atherosclerosis
    Interventional Cardiology

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 215, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarat Pachalla is an Interventional Cardiologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Pachalla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis

    Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 215, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Dickson is a Cardiologist in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Heart Failure.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Cardiology Associates Medical Group LLC

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 220, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Akin is a Cardiologist in Independence,, Missouri. Dr. Akin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Carondelet Cardiology Services

    3200 NE Ralph Powell Rd, 
    Lees Summit,, MO 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Blick is a Cardiologist in Lees Summit,, Missouri. Dr. Blick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Coronary Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zafir Hawa is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Hawa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiomyopathy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Barr is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Barr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Gimple is a Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Gimple is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mauricio Anaya is a Cardiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Anaya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Atherosclerosis
    Cardiology

    Meritas Health Corp.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajya Malay is a Cardiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Malay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Atherosclerosis?

    Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and cause problems throughout the body.

    Atherosclerosis is a common disorder.

    When should I see an Atherosclerosis doctor near Independence, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Atherosclerosis doctor near Independence, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Atherosclerosis doctors near Independence, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Atherosclerosis doctors near Independence, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Atherosclerosis doctor near Independence, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Atherosclerosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Atherosclerosis doctor near Independence, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Atherosclerosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Atherosclerosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Atherosclerosis doctors near Independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Atherosclerosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Atherosclerosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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