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Dr. John Francis, DO

Dr. John Francis, DO

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Francis, DO is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Independence, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Centerpoint Medical Center and St. Mary's Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (76 reviews)

Practice

4731 S Cochise Dr Ste 206 Independence, MO 64055
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(816) 373-6433

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Francis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Francis

2.6

76 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
34%
34%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
3%
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1 Star
54%
54%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 03, 2019
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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
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kansas city, MO – Feb 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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MO – Jan 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Lori Barchers in MO – Sep 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2018
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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
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Kansas City, MO – Jul 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Plattsburg, MO – May 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kansas City, MO – Apr 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
JODY in WARRENSBURG MO – Apr 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nina Sugamori in Independence, MOu – Feb 28, 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
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Chad in Lees ferry, AZ – Dec 21, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jason in Independence, MO – Dec 15, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kansas City, MO – Sep 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy in Independence, MO – Jun 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sara in Lees Summit, MO – Mar 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
G in Blue Springs, MO – Mar 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
A. in Kansas City, MO – Feb 23, 2016
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Dr. John Francis, DO is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Independence, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • Kansas City University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
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Locations

Practice

Kansas City Psychiatric and Psychological Services LLC4731 S Cochise Dr Ste 206 Independence, MO 64055
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Practice

Swope Health Services3801 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Kansas City, MO 64130
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary's Medical Center

    201 NW R D Mize Rd
    Blue Springs, MO 64014
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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
    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S
    Independence, MO 64057
    Recipient of 51
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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