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Dr. Thomas Franey, MD

Dr. Thomas Franey, MD

General Surgery•Male•Age 59

Accepting new patients
Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery, and More
Telehealth services available

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(816) 333-9500

Dr. Thomas Franey, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Franey has more experience with Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Research Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Franey to book an appointment.

Locations

Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery

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(816) 333-9500
Surgical Group of Kansas City373 W 101st Ter Ste 210 Kansas City, MO 64114
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Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery7201 E 147th St Grandview, MO 64030
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Franey is affiliated with Lee's Summit Medical Center Lees Summit, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Franey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Franey

4.3

Based on 18 ratings

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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling (15)
  • Office environment (15)
  • Staff friendliness (15)
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed (3)
  • Didn't listen or answer questions (3)
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions (3)
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I was recommended to see him regarding gall bladder removal based off the findings in an ultrasound. The nurse that saw me tried to prepare me for a pap smear that I was not there for and she grabbed the gown from me and put it back in the drawer. He came in and let me talk about my issues, but he asked me quite a few things sometimes as many as three times each like he was not listening to me. He gave me questionable diet advice. He told me he was 50/50 sure it was my gall bladder and then, changed it to 60/40 and that he wanted to book it as soon as he could. He wouldn’t tell me the cost of surgery. Just told me I needed to discuss it with my insurance. They, of course, don’t know what he charges only how much my plan covers and my deductible. I am getting a second opinion.
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May 14, 2020
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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.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 10, 2018
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Dr. Franey did my recent bilateral mastectomy. I found him very caring and professional. He and his staff were easy to talk with and were very attentive to my needs. Dr. Franey has also done surgery on other members of my family with no bad comments from anyone. From my experience, I would highly recommend Dr. Franey as your surgeon.
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2018
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DR. FRANEY AND HIS STAFF ARE WONDERFULL, WHILE I WAS THERE THEY MADE SURE EVERYONE IN THE FACILITY WAS COMFORTABLE, I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO CARITA, SHE IS VERY CARING AND HAS A HEART OF GOLD, AGAIN THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF ME.
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STACEY DIAMOND in Kansas City, MO – Dec 07, 2017
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We need more doctors like Thomas Franey he is a total professional very friendly and sincerely interested in your problem . Thank you Dr. Franey and your staff as well
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Paul Maduros in Kansas City, MO – Oct 23, 2017
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Dr. Tom Franey and his staff were amazing. Not only did they take of me and my breast cancer but also took exceptional care of my husband during this time of stress. The team was very understanding and compassionate and very easy to talk to. I am so glad I chose them to save my life! If someone is looking for that "special" team, this is the one.
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Lees Summit, MO – Oct 17, 2017
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I met the doctor today for a surgical consult. My wife and me were very pleased with him. I would highly recommend him. Great bedside manner and overall great guy. Seems very knowledgeable.
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John in Independence, MO – Oct 14, 2016
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Franey

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Franey treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Franey treats other conditions, please contact the office at (816) 333-9500.

Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery

This subspecialty of general surgery treats a variety of conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and spleen through procedures including liver resection, gallbladder removal, and the Whipple procedure.Compare with other Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery specialists.

Dr. Franey typically treats 73% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
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Dr. Franey's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abscess
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Disorders
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Aneurysm
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Appendicitis
  • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
  • Benign Tumor
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Biopsy of Breast
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Breast Lump
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Surgical Procedure
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Colectomy
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst Incision and Drainage
  • Destruction of Anal Tumor
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Empyema
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • 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
  • Fracture
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
  • Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
  • Gallstones
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatectomy
  • Hernia
  • Hernia Repair
  • Hidradenitis
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
  • Intestinal Abscess
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparotomy
  • Lipomas
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Surgery
  • Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
  • Mastectomy
  • Meckel's Diverticulum
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Orchiectomy
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
  • Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
  • Peripheral Artery Catheterization
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Port Placements or Replacements
  • Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Puncture Aspiration
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • 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
  • Rib Fracture
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Stomach Surgery
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thrombosis
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Lobectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Disease
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Wound Repair

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Dr. Franey accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Beech Street (Multiplan)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cenpatico Behavioral Health
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
CompCare
CoreSource
CorVel
Coventry Health Care
Family Health Partners
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
HCA Midwest Comp Care
Healthcare USA
Homestate Health Plan
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Preferred PPO
Medicaid
Missouri Care
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
New Directions Behavioral Health
PHCS
Preferred Health Professionals
Preferred Mental Health Management, LLC
Premier Group Insurance
Savility
UnitedHealthCare
United Healthcare
WellCare
Worker's Compensation
Worker's Compensation WC

About Me

Care Philosophy

I am a member of Midwest Physicians, an integrated, multi-specialty group that strives to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable,...Read more

Biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Thomas A. Franey, MD, is a general surgeon with Surgical Group of Kansas City, a practice serving the...Read more

Specialties

  • General Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
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Education

1990
North Shore U Hosp-Cornell U MC
Residency Hospital

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Franey, MD?

Call (816) 333-9500 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.

Does Dr. Thomas Franey, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Franey has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

Is Dr. Thomas Franey, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Thomas Franey, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Franey's profile to make an appointment.

Does Dr. Thomas Franey, MD accept my insurance?

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What are Dr. Thomas Franey, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Franey frequently treats Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery. See all practice areas where Dr. Franey specializes.

Where is Dr. Thomas Franey, MD's office located?

Dr. Franey's office is located at 373 W 101st Ter Ste 210, Kansas City, MO 64114. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Affiliated Hospitals

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Research Medical Center

Kansas City, MO

64% Patient experience rating, 5% lower than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)

Menorah Medical Center

Overland Park, KS

70% Patient experience rating, 1% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Overland Park, KS

72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

Lee's Summit Medical Center

Lees Summit, MO

78% Patient experience rating, 9% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)

St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, MO

69% Patient experience rating, Equal to the national average

  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
  • General Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020, 2019)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)