Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City earns top statewide practice honors for 2026

Practice recognized as #1 ENT group in Kansas and among the Top 5 overall physician practices.

Overland Park, KS, January 21, 2026 — Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City is proud to announce two major statewide accolades for 2026:

• #1 Physician Practice in ENT in Kansas
• Top 5 Overall Physician Practice in Kansas

These honors reflect the practice’s long‑standing commitment to delivering exceptional Ear, Nose, Throat, audiology, and facial plastics care to patients across the Kansas City metropolitan region.

“Being recognized as the #1 ENT practice in Kansas and as one of the top physician groups statewide is an incredible honor for our entire team” said Steven Ellis, M.D., FACS at Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City. “These awards reflect the dedication of every clinician and staff member who works tirelessly to provide exceptional care to our patients. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built in this community over more than three decades, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest standard of ear, nose, throat and audiology care across Kansas City.”

All five physicians named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors

In addition to practice‑level recognition, all five board‑certified physicians at Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 2026. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of physicians nationwide and are nominated by peers and vetted through an independent research process.

About the 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors at HNSKC:

Mitchell Challis, MD, FACS
Dr. Challis completed medical training at the University of Kansas and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is board‑certified in Otolaryngology and fluent in Spanish.

Steven Ellis, MD, FACS
Dr. Ellis received his medical degree from the University of Kansas and completed residency at Northwestern University. He is board‑certified and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Richard Price, MD
Dual board‑certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Price joined HNSKC in 2022 after more than three decades in private practice.

Robert Thompson, MD, FACS
Founder of Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City, Dr. Thompson has practiced in Overland Park since 1990 and is board‑certified in Otolaryngology.

Mark Walton, MD, FACS
Dr. Walton trained at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego and is board‑certified in both Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery.

Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City is supported by Parallel ENT & Allergy, a national network of ear, nose, throat, and audiology practices. Parallel provides the practice with non-clinical, practice management services to support high-quality patient care.

About the Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City

Since 1991, Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City has cared for the greater Kansas City community. Our practice currently has six board-certified physicians, two audiologists, a speech pathologist, and a total staff of 30. We offer comprehensive ear, nose, throat, sinus, facial plastic surgery and audiology/hearing aid services. Our team constantly strives to maintain the highest standard of care for patients while incorporating the latest technologies and expertise in surgical and noninvasive ENT procedures. We are conveniently located in Overland Park, South Overland Park and Grandview, and our physicians have privileges at several area hospitals. For more information, please visit https://hnskc.com.

About Parallel ENT & Allergy

Parallel ENT & Allergy is a physician-centric practice management organization for ENT and allergy practices. Parallel provides strategic, operational, and administrative support, so physicians can spend less time worrying about the business of medicine and more time caring for their patients. To learn more about Parallel ENT & Allergy, or to inquire about becoming a supported practice, visit https://parallelenta.com.