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Summary: - Saint Luke’s Primary Care – Independence is part of Saint Luke’s Health System, a nonprofit hospital network based in Kansas City, MO. - The system operates multiple hospitals and primary/specialty care practices across the region, offering inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. - Saint Luke’s is aligned with BJC HealthCare (as of Jan 1, 2024), and serves the Kansas City metro area, including Independence, MO, with a focus on comprehensive primary care and specialty access through its network. - Contact/location details for Saint Luke’s Independence primary care specifically are not provided in the snippet. For precise address, phone, and clinician availability, refer to the Saint Luke’s KC website or call the system’s general lines at 816-932-2000 or 816-932-5100.

Clinic Type

Internal Medicine

Address

4801 S. Cliff Ave. Suite 300 Independence, MO 64055

Phone

816-251-5200

Email

Opening Hours

Not specified in extract

Telehealth

Yes (virtual visits)

Emergency Care

Non-emergency on-call guidance; on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays to direct care

Services Offered

  • primary care
  • annual wellness exams
  • laboratory
  • preventive care
  • referrals to specialists
  • virtual visits
  • on-call 24 hours a day for non-emergency health care needs
  • appointments
  • online scheduling via providers' profiles
  • in-person appointments
  • office-based prescriptions refill during normal office hours
  • refill turnaround 24–48 hours
  • copays and outstanding balances paid at time of service
  • appointments available with multiple providers

Technology & Equipment

  • virtual visits
  • online scheduling

Team

  • Francisco Aleman, MD — MD
  • Todd Fristo, MD — MD
  • Kevin Munger, DO — DO
  • Maggie Ngar, DO — DO
  • Marshall Taylor, DO — DO
  • Amy Holler, RN APRN FNP-C — RN APRN FNP-C
  • Kelby Schroeder, RN APRN — RN APRN
  • Kristin Smith, RN APRN FNP-C — RN APRN FNP-C
  • Stacey Vanderpool, RN DNP FNP-C — RN DNP FNP-C

Insurance & Payment

copay at time of service, insurance billed

Languages Spoken

FAQs

Do you offer virtual visits?

Yes, the office offers virtual visits.

What is the appointment arrival guidance?

Arrive 20 minutes early; cancellations require 24 hours' notice.

What are the office guidelines for visits?

Arrive 20 minutes early, and if you must cancel your appointment, give us at least 24 hours’ notice; prescriptions are refilled during normal office hours only; please allow 24–48 hours for a refill request; copays and outstanding balances need to be paid at the time of service.

What phone number should I call for appointments?

Call 816-251-5200 to schedule an appointment.

Is telehealth available?

Yes, the office offers virtual visits.

What if I have an emergency?

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital.

How can I view or manage my health information online?

Sign up for mySaintLuke's patient portal to access virtual visits, view test results, message your provider, and refill prescriptions.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • BestProsInTown: 74 reviews mentioned on BestProsInTown (74)

Patients praise

  • Thorough and knowledgeable physicians
  • Friendly and caring environment
  • Staff are efficient with wait times
  • Physicians who listen and take time with patients

Common complaints

  • Unprofessional and rude staff behavior
  • Concerns regarding office staff/nurses

"The problem here is the nurses are a nightmare unless you get the one nice one. They are rude, inconsiderate..."

MapQuest user review

"Dr. Timothy Little on Cliff Drive is frequently recommended as a personable family doctor who spends time with patients, asks questions, and allows them to detail their concerns."

Nextdoor community feedback

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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