Dr. Axel Thors, DO
Dr. Axel Thors, DO is a vascular surgeon in Kansas City, KS and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Thors has extensive experience in Peripheral Vascular Disease, Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection, and Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of Kansas Hospital and Olathe Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160Make an Appointment
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As a vascular surgeon I deal with many complex problems resulting from many common medical diseases including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and smoking. A minimally invasive approach is usually possible for most problems including peripheral...read morebiography
Dr. Thors graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. He subsequently completed his Vascular Surgery Fellowship...read moreVascular Surgery
Endovascular Surgery
Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
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Ohio State University
Fellowship Hospital, 2013Good Samaritan Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2007Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2006University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Undergraduate School, 1999
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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