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Dr. Thomas Franey, MD

Dr. Thomas Franey, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Thomas Franey, MD is a general surgeon in Kansas City, MO. He is affiliated with Research Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Franey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Franey

4.4

19 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NJohnson – Jun 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
May 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
STACEY DIAMOND in Kansas City, MO – Dec 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul Maduros in Kansas City, MO – Oct 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lees Summit, MO – Oct 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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John in Independence, MO – Oct 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

After 30 years in practice Dr. Franey's personal approach is to always listen to the patient and obtain as much information as possible. Make a well thought out diagnosis and fully explain in as clear terms possible what, and why and how surgery is indicated.

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 needs of the Kansas City, Mo. area. Dr. Franey has more than 20 years of experience and performs...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Residency Hospital
  • Kansas City

    Medical School
  • University Of Missouri

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd
    Kansas City, MO 64132
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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