The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 329 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near Independence, MO. Of these, 260 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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329 providers found
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Carothers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Orlando is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Swope Health Services

    11320 E. Truman Road, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelby Massey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Massey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Geriatrics

    Family Care Of Independence

    4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Maben is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Maben is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    CenterPoint Physicians Group

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

    Jason Bergman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced in High Cholesterol

    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 High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Heart Failure.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

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

    Kathleen Meng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Meng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

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

    Matthew John is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. John is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obesity.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced in High Cholesterol

    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    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 High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Coronary Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Midwest Heart And Vascular Specialists - Kansas City

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

    C David is a Cardiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. David is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Steven Marso
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Nuclear Medicine

    Cardiovascular Consultants PC

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

    James O Keefe Jr is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. O Keefe Jr has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Cardiovascular Consultants PC

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

    Stephanie Lawhorn is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Lawhorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    John Spertus
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Peripheral Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Linnick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Linnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Centerwell Truman

    300 N Osage St Ste 200, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Medlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Medlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Arthritis, Thrush, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of High Cholesterol?

    Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.

    Common medical terms for high blood cholesterol are lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, with the last being the most precise.

    When should I see a High Cholesterol 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 a High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 a High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different High Cholesterol 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 a High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Independence, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the High Cholesterol 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 a High Cholesterol doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the High Cholesterol 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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