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Dr. John Tanner, MD

Dr. John Tanner, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Tanner, MD is a general surgeon in Kansas City, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1987. He is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

7577 NW Barry Rd Ste B Kansas City, MO 64153

Make an Appointment

(816) 741-8999

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tanner is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Kansas City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tanner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanner

3.2

28 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
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2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
36%
36%

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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
Helpful
Sep 26, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 13, 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
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Prochaska, M.D. in Overland Park, KS – Nov 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kansas City, MO – Jul 06, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Doug C in Prairie Village, KS – Oct 27, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
David in Kansas City, MO – Oct 26, 2016
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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
Ted in Kansas City, MO – Oct 26, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Blue Springs, MO – Oct 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Tanner, MD is a general surgeon in Kansas City, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1987. He is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1987
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Locations

Practice

Office7577 NW Barry Rd Ste B Kansas City, MO 64153
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Unavail4700 Belleview Ave Ste L10 Kansas City, MO 64112
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd
    Kansas City, MO 64111
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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