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Justin R. McCrary

Justin R. McCrary, MD

Cardiology

Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
4.9 of 5 stars478 ratings, 47 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Allen County Regional Hospital
  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
  • Saint Luke's East Hospital
  • Anderson County Hospital
  • Wright Memorial Hospital
  • Hedrick Medical Center

About Justin R. McCrary

Justin McCrary, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist with Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants. He enjoys treating all aspects of general cardiovascular disease, and is particularly interested in cardiovascular imaging, such as Cardiac MRI and Coronary/Peripheral Vascular CT.

Dr. Justin R. McCrary received his medical degree in 2005 from St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., where he also served as chief resident. Subsequently, he completed his cardiovascular fellowship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and Saint Luke's Hospital Mid America Heart Institute. Dr. McCrary is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.

Publications

1.  McCrary JR, Wann LS, Thompson RC. PET Imaging with FDG to guide revascularization in patients with systolic heart failure.  In Press.  The Egyptian Heart Journal 2013.
2.  Marso SP, Mehta SK, Frutkin AD, House JA, McCrary JR, Kulkarni KR.  Low Adiponectin Levels Are Associated With Atherogenic Dyslipidemia and Lipid-Rich Plaque in Nondiabetic Coronary Arteries.  Diabetes Care. 2008 May; 31(5): 989-94.
3.  Frutkin AD, Mehta SK, McCrary JR, Marso SP.  Limitations to the use of virtual histology-intravascular ultrasound to detect vulnerable plaque.  Eur Heart J. 2007 Jul; 28(14): 1783-4.
4.  Mehta SK, McCrary JR, Frutkin AD, Dolla WJ, Marso SP.  Intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency analysis of coronary atherosclerosis:  an emerging technology for the assessment of vulnerable plaque.  Eur Heart J. 2007 Jun; 28(11): 1283-8.
 
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5.  McCrary JR, Barberena JE, House JA, Safley DM, Daniels LM, Huber KC, Rutherford BD, Marso SP.  Clinical Factors Associated with Vulnerable Plaque:  An Intravascular Ultrasound Radiofrequency Data Analysis.  Circulation. 2006 Oct 31; 114(18): II-506. Presented at AHA Scientific Sessions, November 2006.
6.  Barberena JE, House JA, McCrary JR, Safley DM, Daniels LM, Huber KC, Rutherford BD, Marso SP.  Low Adiponectin Levels Correlate with Plaque Burden and Fibrolipidic Plaque. Am J Cardiol. 2006 October 22; 98(8): S110. Presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics, October 2006.
7.  Barberena JE, House JA, Safley DM, McCrary JR, Daniels LM, Huber KC, Rutherford BD, Marso SP.  Unique Patient Phenotypes are Associated with Unique Plaque Phenotypes.  Presented at The Society for Angiography and Interventions 29th Annual Scientific Sessions, May 2006.  

Locations

    • 20 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 240, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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    • phone: 816-931-1883
    • fax: 816-251-5304

    Expertise

    Education

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine

    Medical School

    University of Kansas Medical Center

    Internship

    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

    Fellowship/Research

    Washington University, B-JC/SLCH Consortium

    Residency

    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    Insurance

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    478 ratings, 47 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2025

      Dr McCrary was awesome!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/22/2025

      Dr. McCrary is an excellent listener. That is a rare skill, and Dr. McCrary processes what he hears and advises in a straightforward manner. These are positive attributes.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Dr. McCrary sensed my concerns and eased my fears immediately. He provided answers before I even had to ask the question. I learned a lot during the visit. He was very personable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/19/2025

      This visit was great. Really felt is comfortable, relaxed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/19/2025

      Always very prompt and friendly and listens to my problem

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2025

      He was very helpful in answering other questions I had about other areas of my health besides my heart. I appreciated that.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      I was very happy with dr.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/2/2025

      I always enjoy talking to my physician. It's very knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to you.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/6/2024

      Dr McCrary was prompt, courteous and professional. Very good explanation of treatments and lifestyle changes that are needed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2024

      Extremely helpful and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2024

      Dr McCrary is excellent! Very personable!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2024

      Dr. McCrary was outstanding!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2024

      Very pleased with my first visit

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/24/2024

      I was very impressed with this physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/9/2024

      Excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2024

      Dr. McCurry is the best, he listened to my concerns and provided guidance in helping me during my session

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/20/2024

      dr explained what to expect and how to do it. He eased all my fears

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      Dr. McCrary was very helpful and listened carefully to my concerns and put my mind at ease.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/22/2024

      Great people. Had no complaints

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/14/2024

      Excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/14/2024

      My doctor was very helpful and knowledgeable, answered all my questions and concerns. First time visit with him. I'm very happy with my decision to see him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/12/2024

      Dr. McCrary and staff were excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/11/2024

      Dr. McCrary was excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/11/2024

      Very pleasant and easy to talk to. Explained everything clearly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2024

      Dr. McCrary was very upbeat and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/8/2024

      Great experience

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2024

      Good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2024

      He was very concerned, and treated me with respect.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2024

      Dr. McCrary is great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2024

      Dr. McCrary is fantastic. The best "bed side manners" I have ever experienced. Answered all of my questions with extreme patience and understanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Dr McCrary and staff are the best!! Very professional, kind and easy to talk with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      I was impressed but even better I felt safe in knowing I had genuine care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Dr. McCrary is great. He explains everything so that I can understand. He's a great listener and easy to talk to.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/7/2024

      This was my first time to see Dr. McCrary. I really liked him. He immediately put me at ease and I felt he genuinely wanted to provide the best care. Dr. McCrary appeared interested and asked me questions to better understand my concerns. He reviewed my previous testing and explained everything very clearly. He did not rush through my visit at all. I am very grateful I landed with him! I hope I can stay with Dr. McCrary!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      Excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/7/2024

      We loved him

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/26/2024

      Dr was very professional and developed a plan that makes sense

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/25/2024

      Dr McCrary was outstanding. Thanks to his great care he gives me! I so appreciate him! Great Foc.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2024

      Dr McCrary was excellent. He was great on answering ALL my questions on my "cheat sheet", did not feel rushed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/30/2024

      I was very impressed how personable Dr Mccrory was. We immediately hit it off, and I could tell my wife liked him also. I'm thankful I got assigned to Dr McCrory.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      The doctor was very friendly and made me feel comfortable in his presence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/25/2024

      Explain everything very well excellent Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/25/2024

      Dr. McCrary is very cordial. The doctor is a good listener and is informative regarding my care. I feel fortunate that he is my cardiologist.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Dr. McCrary is very knowledgable and knows my medical history to provides me with medical advice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/22/2024

      excellent. Thoughtful and caring