Dismiss Modal

Meritas Health

Locations

Meritas Health Cardiology

2790 Clay Edwards Dr
Ste 520
North Kansas City, MO 64116

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Meritas Health Cardiology

About Me

Area of Interest

Dr. Starr has a special interest in general cardiology and noninvasive imaging.

Teaching and Professional Positions

  • Chief Medical Officer
  • Credential Committee
  • Executive Committee
  • Institutional Review Board

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology Fellow
  • American Heart Association
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Medical Society
  • Missouri State Medical Association

Honors, Awards etc.

  • Ingram's Top Doc 2022
  • Voted Best Cardiologist in 2023 Best of the Northland
  • Recognized with an 800 Award for 2025 by Reputation.com

Education

Medical School:
University Of Kansas (1988)

Residency:
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine (1991)

Fellowship:
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine (1994)

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(83 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

83 Reviews

05/15/2025

Early into the examing room. Very professional and thorough preliminary blood pressure tests. Meeting with Dr. Starr always a pleasure and completely informative. A visit can't get any more efficient than this.

05/09/2025

Dr. Starr, a very professional doctor that knows the heart!

04/09/2025

The best..personable and cares..thankful he was on call the day my husband came into the er..Dr Starr did surgery the next day..

03/24/2025

Staff is amazing. They consider my time and are on it when you get there. I think Dr. Starr really knows his stuff. So grateful to have him.

03/20/2025

Very comfortable with Dr. Starr. He spends time with you, he listens and makes eye contact instead of typing into a computer throughout the visit. Very excellent doctor!

03/20/2025

Dr. Starr is an excellent physician. He carefully explains your diagnosis, ways to treat, and long-term plans. He's a doctor's doctor.

03/14/2025

Dt. Steven Starr and his office are always friendly, thorough, and professional. I never feel rushed since Dr. Starr has always taken the time to answer all of my questions.

02/14/2025

Great doctor. Very friendly and listens to patients. Very positive and reassuring.

02/14/2025

Dr. Starr has been my cardiologist for several years, and I can’t say enough how I feel about the care I have received from him and his staff, they are the best.

02/14/2025

Wonderful atmosphere great people that are very helpful and informative

02/05/2025

Dr. Starr is always attentive and makes sure all concerns are addressed.

02/04/2025

Short wait to see Dr Starr then he gave me plenty of time to ask questions during my appointmentz

01/03/2025

Dr. Star is a wonderful and loving doctor. He treats me as an equal and responds with care and concern.

01/01/2025

A very nice doctor made me feel less fearful

12/05/2024

To start with, I will say right now, I can’t say enough about Dr. Starr and this office. Everyone has a smile on their face and are more than friendly. I lost my brother a week ago, and one of his nurses came in the room to tell me how sorry she was. I never knew this lady before this day. I was so shocked, but it really touched my heart. Dr. Star came in to talk with me, and first thing he said was how sorry he was that I had lost my brother.. How many doctors do you go to that even know this information? And as I left, They all wished me happy holidays, what a great bunch !!!!!

11/07/2024

Always prompt and visit informative.

11/05/2024

Dr. Starr is an awesome cardiologist.

10/22/2024

Dr Starr and staff are always on time, cheerful and polite.

10/09/2024

Very nice was in& out about 30 minutes. I don’t have any major issues.

10/09/2024

Dr. Starr makes you feel comfortable and related to me very well. I would recommend him to anyone.

10/03/2024

Dr Starr is very professional and takes time to answer questions.

09/28/2024

Dr Starr has been my cardiologist for a few years now, and he was my fathers before me. He has become our family's cardiologist. He's thorough, caring, and professional. I highly recommend him!

09/25/2024

All questions answered very pleased with my care

09/03/2024

Excellent Dr listens and explains very well!!

08/22/2024

It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Starr and his office personnel. I wish all medical care was like this.

08/21/2024

Dr. Starr has been my cardiologist for over 20 years and has done a great job of keeping me alive and running thru some challenging times. He told me yesterday that I still have lots to go as I turn 80 today. He's the Best 👌 👍.

08/19/2024

Dr Starr is a wonderful cardiologist. Patient and kind.

08/16/2024

My visit with Dr Starr was a follow up for test results. His entire staff was excellent and is always so. I have been a patient of Dr Starr since 2008, when he saved my life by getting me the very next morning into get a Stent put into the valve called (The Widowmaker) and i have been a patient since. Also my eldest daughter is a patient of his. He is direct and always explanes what is going on and discusses next steps or options. All with such a poisitive bedside manner. JUST WOULDN’T GO TO ANYONE ELSE!!! Hes terriffic 😁👍

08/15/2024

Dr Starr sat down and answered all my questions I wrote down. He made me feel like I was his only patient.

08/13/2024

Excellent care. I was given complete information about my condition.

08/01/2024

Information about my health

07/31/2024

Dr. Starr is the best. He’s on time, professional but personable, and I trust him implicitly. Great doctor!

06/17/2024

Dr. Starr took time and answered my questions thoroughly, and the office staff were courteous, respectful and friendly.

06/14/2024

He is the best heart doctor. Very caring and compassionate.Trust him with all my cardio problems.Excellent care

06/08/2024

Dr. Starr is very knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable. He spent as much time as I needed to answer all my questions. Dr. Starr is a great cardiologist and I am very happy he is helping me through my cardiac issues. His staff is great too.

05/28/2024

I found the staff to be very friendly and professional and Dr. Starr is top shelf in opinion.

05/10/2024

Great experience

04/15/2024

Dr Starr is a very professional. Ask all the right questions. His exam is thorough.

04/10/2024

I really like Dr. Starr. I’m very comfortable and trust him. He was very informative and explained everything.

04/10/2024

Dr. Starr is a wonderful cardiologist and a great man very respectful cares about his patience, and he listens to you, but in time to listen to what you had to say

03/01/2024

Dr. Starr was excellent in explaining my illness and treatment of it. He told me if any ramifications were found how the treatment would be. Meritas is the best.

02/28/2024

We arrived early for the appointment and were taken back within a couple of minutes and Dr. Starr came in just minutes later. This was just a routine yearly visit and all went very well. We both like Dr. Starr very much........he is conscientious, very pleasant and caring. The entire office staff does a wonderful job.

01/25/2024

Dr. Starr is a great doctor. He listens to you and seems to genuinely care about his patients.

01/04/2024

Dr. Starr is an incredible cardiologist. He is focused on me and my health issues. He is a doctor I believe in. He has always been a great listener and he lists options, when appropriate, for my healthcare. There is none better than him. I now live in Minnesota and I continue to have him as my cardiologist. That's how much I think of him.

01/03/2024

Love the doctor and the staff is very professional and polite.

12/21/2023

Everyone was super nice. Dr. Starr was very personable and took time to make sure that I was listened to. He made sure that everything was good physically. He even wished me a happy birthday. Very nice man.

12/08/2023

Dr Starr is my hero. Always feels good to talk with him. He is open, honest & kind

12/05/2023

Extremely knowledgeable in a relatable manner

11/13/2023

Great Care as always!

11/12/2023

Dr. Starr is awesome, he always makes me comfortable in his office. He is very good at explaining any issues or treatments.

11/10/2023

Dr Starr is fabulous! He takes time with you and explains procedures are easily understood. He hears your feedback and guides you with your medical decisions.

10/18/2023

Dr Starr very knowledgeable. Takes time with his patients. Great doctor.

10/06/2023

My appointment was east to schedule and the staff was very courteous. Dr Starr is great. He listens, and advises and doesn’t judge. 10/10 recommend

09/29/2023

Good experience down to earth very friendly and makes things easy to understand. Talks to you as a person not a number.

09/22/2023

I was there less than a minute before I was called back to the room. I was in the room less than 5 minutes after the nurse took my assessment when the Doctor came in. Dr Starr knows me and he is an expert in his field and takes great care of me and my family.

09/22/2023

Dr Starr is very professional. He spended time with you and make sure every question is answered. Would highly recommend the group and especially Dr. Starr.

09/06/2023

Excellent. Everything was as scheduled. Friendly staff. Look forward to my next visit.

09/06/2023

Great service

07/21/2023

Everyone is so nice. Very efficient not a long wait. Dr. Starr is awesome. Very professional but also has a great bed side manner. Will spend time with you and make sure every question is answered. Would highly recommend the group and especially Dr. Starr.

07/20/2023

Dr. Starr is probably the best doctor I have ever had!!!!!!!,

06/09/2023

Dr Starr always offers plenty of time & patience to answer my questions. I rarely have to wait, he's always on schedule. I feel I'm in the best hands possible!

06/07/2023

Explains everything very well and is always upbeat

02/16/2023

Great Dr - taking special care of me, especially when I was in the hospital - Thanks Dr Starr

02/06/2023

Dr Starr is an exceptional physician - highly knowledgeable and skilled, but also approachable and personable. He has a calm and caring approach and provides understandable and helpful explanations of complex medical issues. I give him the highest recommendation based on being his patient for over 20 years.

02/03/2023

You feel like your heart health is in good hands with Dr Starr.

01/10/2023

Great 👍

01/06/2023

My visit with Dr. star was very positive. I am doing so much better and feel that it’s due to changes in my medication that Dr. Starr made. And I have complete faith in him as my doctor.

12/29/2022

First time seeing him and I really liked Dr. Starr. Very personable, informative and I didn’t feel rushed.

12/29/2022

Dr Starr is hands down my favourite Dr. From check in to weigh in to seeing the dr is always a smooth experience. Great job, couldn’t ask for better!

12/09/2022

Always takes time with you and makes you feel very important and your health really. matters. Best cardiologist in Missouri

12/08/2022

Dr starr is very caring and always makes sure my health is his major concern

12/07/2022

Dr. Starr is amazing! He was so personable and made me feel very comfortable. Very understanding and knowledgeable!

11/25/2022

Always good conversation when seeing Dr. Starr. He's always willing to take the time to answer all of your questions and concerns.

03/20/2022

Explained things very well. Good bedside manner. I have a lot of confidence in him and will recommend him to anyone needing a cardiologist

09/18/2021

My Mom began seeing Dr. Starr in his office nearly 25 years ago while suffering a heart attack. Just recently- he again came in to save the day. From day one he has always been so compassionate, reassuring, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our family highly recommend Dr. Starr without any reservations.

12/03/2020

Dr. Starr is simply the best. I wish he could be the only doctor I ever see. He takes all the time in the world to answer questions, and explains things completely. He is patient, compassionate, and funny.

11/04/2020

Dr Starr is the best at explaining procedures and what to expect during and after surgery. He took excellent care of my husband triple bypass procedure.

10/13/2020

Dr Starr has been my heart Dr for at least 7 yrs. BEST DR I HAVE EVER HAD. WOULDNT TRADE HIM FOR ANY OTHER DR, "EVER" LOVE HIM!!!

08/09/2020

He said I needed a pacemaker, so he put in the Cadillac of pacemakers, had no trouble since. Easy going and knows his business.

10/18/2017

I had a heart attack late June 2017. Dr. Starr came into my hospital room at North Kansas City Hospital and described my condition to me and advised me of the exact procedure I was going to have. After my procedure, he came into my room to describe how things went and even took time to show my daughter and me a video of the procedure. He is very caring and puts his patients at ease. I feel fortunate I went to North Kansas City Hospital and that Dr. Starr is my cardiologist.

01/15/2017

I was very nervous about a new, sudden cardiac diagnosis. I cried in his office. Dr. Starr was so calm and reassuring. He answered every question. He explained things so well and took the time to just talk to me. I would highly!! recommend him!

06/08/2016

Dr. Starr is a great listener and caring person, along with being a great physician. I can actually say he saved my life when I rushed to the hospital with a major heart attach.

03/23/2016

I have been seeing Dr. Starr for 25 years or more for a Mitral Prolapse valve and he is a great doctor. He is very personable and funny. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a good cardiologist.
Show more