Ear, Nose and Throat ( Otolaryngology)

F. Parker Thornton, MD

Scope of Practice

Adult and Pediatric ENT

Allergy and Sinus Disorders

Acute and Chronic Ear Infections

Balance Disorders

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Endocrine Surgery - Thyroid & Parathyroid

Full Audiology Services

Facial Skin Lesions

Head and Neck Cancer

Salivary Infections and Neoplasms

Snoring and Sleep Disorders

Voice Problems

Balloon Sinuplasty

Hospital Privilages:

Shawnee Mission Medical Center

Shawnee Mission Day Surgery

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Overland Park Surgery Center

North Kansas City Hospital

Dr. Thornton is a native Kansan having been born and raised in Concordia Kansas. After four years in Manhattan attending KSU he has lived in the Kansas City metro area. He recieved all his medical training at the University of Kansas Medical Center and has been part of the Kansas City medical community since. He has been in solo practice since 2004 with his office located on the campus of Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Dr Thornton practices the full spectrum of ENT with areas of focus being nasal/sinus disease and pediatric disorders.

College: Kansas State University, B.S. 1980-1984

Medical school: University of Kansas, 1984-1988

Medical Training:

General surgery Internship - University of Kansas, 1988-1989; Otolaryngology Residency - University of Kansas, 1989-1993

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Professional Organization:

Fellow of Academy of Otolaryngolgy, Head & Neck Surgery; Kansas City Metropolitan Medical Society

For any questions or to schedule an appointment please contact us at 913-261-2223