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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Franey performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Breast Diseases

very high

more than 94% of peers

Abdominal Disorders

high

more than 86% of peers

Wound Repair

high

more than 84% of peers

Dr. Franey's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

Dr. Franey's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Franey "Dr. Thomas A. Franey, MD, is a general surgeon with Surgical Group of Kansas City, a practice serving the needs of the Kansas City, Mo. area. Dr. Franey has more than 20 years of experience and performs a range of surgical procedures. His specialized interests include abdominal hernias, laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, breast cancer procedures and thyroid/parathyroid surgeries. He also performs procedures for: open liver resection, hernia repair, colon resection, appendectomy, mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast biopsy and facial lesion removal. Dr. Franey earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed his surgical residency at North Shore University Hospital/Cornell University Medical College, where he served as chief resident. In addition to his patient care experience, Dr. Franey has served in teaching roles and has participated in education and training for medical students, family practice residents and general surgery residents. He was honored as outstanding community educator of general surgery residents at Truman Medical Center, has served as Dept. of Surgery Chairman at Research Medical Center and is the former president and board member of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Alumni Association."

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1 Specialties

General Surgery

1 Board Certifications

General Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Surgery*

64 Conditions Treated

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Fracture
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcer
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia

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64 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Paracentesis
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Wound Repair

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Background Check

Malpractice Claims not available

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for Missouri.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

University Of Missouri, Kansas City
Medical School | Graduated
Cornell University Medical College
Residency Hospital | Completed

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Media & Publications

Dr. Franey has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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New Patients

(913) 586-0275

Dr. Franey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Franey

4.4

Based on 16 reviews

5 Stars	81.25%	(13)
4 Stars	6.25%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	12.5%	(2)

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What People Say About Dr. Thomas Franey, MD

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The Doctor was very helpful in helping me to understand what was wrong and how the surgery would go I feel confident in having him do it.

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