Cardiologists · Independence, MO · October 2026
Best Cardiologists in Independence, MO (October 2026)
Dr. Paul Chu ranks first with a score of 82.9: 4.8 stars from 195 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Sarat Pachalla ranks second with a score of 82.3: 4.8 stars from 113 Google reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Jayasheel Eshcol ranks third with a score of 72.5: 5.0 stars from 90 Google reviews; 17 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Paul Chu, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 195 Google reviews
Score 82.9 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Sarat Pachalla, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 113 Google reviews
Score 82.3 · 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jayasheel Eshcol, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 90 Google reviews
Score 72.5 · 17 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Scott Koerber, DO
4.8 out of 5 · 199 Google reviews
Score 68.3 · 16 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Thao Duong, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 56 Google reviews
Score 63.8 · 13 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stephen Dickson, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 212 Google reviews
Score 61.6 · 12 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Paul Chu, MD | Independence | 82.9 | 4.8 | 195 | 39 |
| 2 | Sarat Pachalla, MD | Independence | 82.3 | 4.8 | 113 | 32 |
| 3 | Jayasheel Eshcol, MD | Independence | 72.5 | 5.0 | 90 | 17 |
| 4 | Scott Koerber, DO | Independence | 68.3 | 4.8 | 199 | 16 |
| 5 | Thao Duong, MD | Independence | 63.8 | 4.8 | 56 | 13 |
| 6 | Stephen Dickson, MD | Independence | 61.6 | 4.7 | 212 | 12 |
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. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so 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 Independence, MO?
Paul Chu, MD in Independence, with a BestDocs score of 82.9 (4.8 stars from 195 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many cardiologists in Independence, MO have online booking?
0 of the 6 ranked cardiologists in Independence, 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.