Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City Announces Expansion to a Fourth Location in Shawnee Mission Following the Retirement of F. Parker Thornton, MD.

SHAWNEE MISSION, KANSAS – September 30, 2025 – Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City is proud to announce its expansion to a fourth location following the retirement of F. Parker Thornton, MD at his Shawnee Mission location. After 40 years of dedicated service, Dr. F. Parker Thornton retired September 30^th.

“We are honored to continue the legacy of excellence that Dr. Thornton has established at our Shawnee Mission office,” said Steven Ellis, MD, of Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City. “Our commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive care remains unwavering, and everyone at Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City looks forward to serving our community with the same dedication.”

“It has been a privilege to care for patients throughout my career,” said F. Parker Thornton, MD. “I am confident that they physicians at Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City will continue to uphold the highest standards of care and lead the practice into a bright future.”

The Shawnee Mission location will continue to offer a full range of services in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and related specialties. Dr. Thornton’s staff and audiologist, Kristy Campion, Au.D. will become a part of the Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City team. Patients can expect seamless continuity of care and access to the same trusted providers and staff.

Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City is supported by Parallel ENT & Allergy which provides non-clinical practice management services to more than 100 providers and 450 employees across 26 locations in five states.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City at (913) 871-9888 or visit www.hnskc.com.

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Media contact: Suz Murphy, VP Marketing, Parallel ENT & Allergy | smurphy@parallelenta.com