Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Independence, KS - Ascension
Primary Care • Independence, KS
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
800 W Laurel St, Independence, KS 67301
Phone
(620) 332-3280
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/specialty/primary-care-doctors/independence--kansas
Telehealth
Video visits available
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Ascension Healthcare website: 4.8/5 (based on 274 ratings) (274 ratings mentioned for Erica L. Whitson, APRN, CNP)
- Loc8NearMe: Generally positive user-submitted reviews (Multiple user comments mentioned)
Patients praise
- Professional medical care
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Efficient appointment experiences
- Good communication regarding test results
Common complaints
- None explicitly mentioned in the provided search results, though some review platforms allow for such feedback.
"Was a great experience. Julie, Theresa and Erica are awesome. Greetings, smiles and total attention to my care."
— Loc8NearMe user review (July 2025)"Always appreciate the time & commitment Jodi & Teresa give me during my annual appointments! They’re so good about getting things ordered & letting me know results."
— Loc8NearMe user review (May 2024)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Alishia Waggoner - Wilson Medical Center — Jul 29, 2025
- CHC/SEK to take over Independence clinic - The Iola Register — Jun 11, 2026
- CHC/SEK to assume Ascension St. John Primary Care in Indepen... — Jun 15, 2026
- CHC/SEK to assume operations at Independence clinic — Jun 11, 2026
- Cynthia J. Kinser - Nurse Practitioner in Independence, KS — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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