Neurologists · Missouri · October 2026
Best Neurologists in Missouri (October 2026)
Dr. Vikas Kumar ranks first with a score of 80.8: 4.9 stars from 280 Google reviews; 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Kathryn Hedges ranks second with a score of 80.4: 4.9 stars from 208 Google reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Min Pan ranks third with a score of 77.9: 4.8 stars from 212 Google reviews; 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Vikas Kumar, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 280 Google reviews
Score 80.8 · 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Kathryn Hedges, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 208 Google reviews
Score 80.4 · 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Min Pan, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 212 Google reviews
Score 77.9 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michele Wood, DO
4.8 out of 5 · 173 Google reviews
Score 76.8 · 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Amer Alshekhlee, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 139 Google reviews
Score 75.6 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Larry Hollenbeck, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 114 Google reviews
Score 74.4 · 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Xinrong Lu, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 103 Google reviews
Score 71.7 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Shahid Choudhary, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 54 Google reviews
Score 71.0 · 41 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Steven Kosa, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 180 Google reviews
Score 70.2 · 21 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Siddharth Kaul, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 76 Google reviews
Score 69.7 · 28 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 | Vikas Kumar, MD | St. Louis | 80.8 | 4.9 | 280 | 29 |
| 2 | Kathryn Hedges, MD | Lees Summit | 80.4 | 4.9 | 208 | 38 |
| 3 | Min Pan, MD | Saint Charles | 77.9 | 4.8 | 212 | 34 |
| 4 | Michele Wood, DO | Saint Charles | 76.8 | 4.8 | 173 | 32 |
| 5 | Amer Alshekhlee, MD | Bridgeton | 75.6 | 4.8 | 139 | 35 |
| 6 | Larry Hollenbeck, MD | North Kansas City | 74.4 | 4.8 | 114 | 44 |
| 7 | Xinrong Lu, MD | Bridgeton | 71.7 | 4.7 | 103 | 31 |
| 8 | Shahid Choudhary, MD | Poplar Bluff | 71.0 | 4.9 | 54 | 41 |
| 9 | Steven Kosa, MD | North Kansas City | 70.2 | 4.9 | 180 | 21 |
| 10 | Siddharth Kaul, MD | Bridgeton | 69.7 | 4.8 | 76 | 28 |
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 neurologist in Missouri?
Vikas Kumar, MD in St. Louis, with a BestDocs score of 80.8 (4.9 stars from 280 Google reviews; 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurologists in Missouri have online booking?
26 of the 53 ranked neurologists in Missouri offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurologists 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.