Rheumatologists · Missouri · October 2026
Best Rheumatologists in Missouri (October 2026)
Dr. Mark Box ranks first with a score of 82.7: 4.9 stars from 247 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Terry Moore ranks second with a score of 73.6: 4.8 stars from 56 Google reviews; 54 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. James Esther ranks third with a score of 72.4: 4.8 stars from 44 Google reviews; 50 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Mark Box, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 247 Google reviews
Score 82.7 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Terry Moore, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 56 Google reviews
Score 73.6 · 54 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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James Esther, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 44 Google reviews
Score 72.4 · 50 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Ying Du, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 31 Google reviews
Score 69.6 · 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Miriam Borden, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 24 Google reviews
Score 69.6 · 42 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Rama Atluri, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 27 Google reviews
Score 69.1 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Chandrasekhar Chilappa, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 56 Google reviews
Score 67.1 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Faye Cohen, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews
Score 65.7 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stephen Sides, DO
5.0 out of 5 · 9 Google reviews
Score 65.3 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Keith Bernstein, MD
4.2 out of 5 · 9 Google reviews
Score 63.9 · 36 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 | Mark Box, MD | Kansas City | 82.7 | 4.9 | 247 | 39 |
| 2 | Terry Moore, MD | St. Louis | 73.6 | 4.8 | 56 | 54 |
| 3 | James Esther, MD | Chesterfield | 72.4 | 4.8 | 44 | 50 |
| 4 | Ying Du, MD | St. Louis | 69.6 | 4.7 | 31 | 40 |
| 5 | Miriam Borden, MD | Osage Beach | 69.6 | 4.8 | 24 | 42 |
| 6 | Rama Atluri, MD | St. Louis | 69.1 | 4.7 | 27 | 37 |
| 7 | Chandrasekhar Chilappa, MD | North Kansas City | 67.1 | 4.4 | 56 | 31 |
| 8 | Faye Cohen, MD | Chesterfield | 65.7 | 4.8 | 6 | 37 |
| 9 | Stephen Sides, DO | Jefferson City | 65.3 | 5.0 | 9 | 28 |
| 10 | Keith Bernstein, MD | Chesterfield | 63.9 | 4.2 | 9 | 36 |
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 rheumatologist in Missouri?
Mark Box, MD in Kansas City, with a BestDocs score of 82.7 (4.9 stars from 247 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many rheumatologists in Missouri have online booking?
15 of the 30 ranked rheumatologists in Missouri offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these rheumatologists 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.