Cardiologists · Cape Girardeau, MO · October 2026
Best Cardiologists in Cape Girardeau, MO (October 2026)
Dr. Gilbert Kukielka ranks first with a score of 77.3: 4.2 stars from 5 Google reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Duc Nguyen ranks second with a score of 76.5: 5.0 stars from 14 Google reviews; 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Bryan Beck ranks third with a score of 73.5: 4.3 stars from 20 Google reviews; 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Gilbert Kukielka, MD
4.2 out of 5 · 5 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 77.3 · 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Duc Nguyen, DO
5.0 out of 5 · 14 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 76.5 · 26 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Bryan Beck, MD
4.3 out of 5 · 20 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 73.5 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Steven Carr, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 71.3 · 22 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Steven Joggerst, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 12 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 68.9 · 20 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert Kukielka, MD | Cape Girardeau | 77.3 | 4.2 | 5 | 44 |
| 2 | Duc Nguyen, DO | Cape Girardeau | 76.5 | 5.0 | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Bryan Beck, MD | Cape Girardeau | 73.5 | 4.3 | 20 | 28 |
| 4 | Steven Carr, MD | Cape Girardeau | 71.3 | 5.0 | 7 | 22 |
| 5 | Steven Joggerst, MD | Cape Girardeau | 68.9 | 4.8 | 12 | 20 |
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. BestDocs does not use Yelp reviews at all (why). 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 Cape Girardeau, MO?
Gilbert Kukielka, MD in Cape Girardeau, with a BestDocs score of 77.3 (4.2 stars from 5 Google reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many cardiologists in Cape Girardeau, MO have online booking?
2 of the 5 ranked cardiologists in Cape Girardeau, MO 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.