Cardiologists · Merriam, KS · October 2026
Best Cardiologists in Merriam, KS (October 2026)
Dr. Thaju Salam ranks first with a score of 79.8: 5.0 stars from 7 Google reviews; 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Matthew Earnest ranks second with a score of 72.9: 4.7 stars from 25 Google reviews; 24 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Michelle Dew ranks third with a score of 71.1: 4.3 stars from 25 Google reviews; 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Thaju Salam, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 79.8 · 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Matthew Earnest, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 25 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 72.9 · 24 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michelle Dew, MD
4.3 out of 5 · 25 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 71.1 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Ammar Habib, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 29 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 68.9 · 18 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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John Lecluyse, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 38 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 62.4 · 10 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thaju Salam, MD | Merriam | 79.8 | 5.0 | 7 | 40 |
| 2 | Matthew Earnest, MD | Merriam | 72.9 | 4.7 | 25 | 24 |
| 3 | Michelle Dew, MD | Merriam | 71.1 | 4.3 | 25 | 26 |
| 4 | Ammar Habib, MD | Merriam | 68.9 | 4.9 | 29 | 18 |
| 5 | John Lecluyse, MD | Merriam | 62.4 | 5.0 | 38 | 10 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked cardiologist in Merriam, KS?
Thaju Salam, MD in Merriam, with a BestDocs score of 79.8 (5.0 stars from 7 Google reviews; 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many cardiologists in Merriam, KS have online booking?
0 of the 5 ranked cardiologists in Merriam, KS offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these cardiologists ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.