Announcements of NKCH physician retirements are published twice a year in Physician Connections, with additional information available in the digital version. Email amy.bennett2@nkch.org regarding upcoming retirements.
Frank Albani, MD
Kansas City Urology Care
Retired: Oct. 10, 2021
Years in Practice: 44 years
Plans: I’ve been spending time with my grandchildren. We have six ages 18 and younger with one on the way. I also find time to golf. I was a U.S. Navy physician, so it’s been rewarding to volunteer at the National WWI Museum and Memorial three times a week.
Robert Wright III, MD
Meritas Health Anesthesiology
Retired: Nov. 1, 2021
Years in Practice: 40 years
Plans: My wife, Debbie, and I have relocated to Philadelphia to be near our two grandchildren. For most of my life, I have been a competitive swimmer, and now I have more time to focus on participating in U.S. Masters Swimming events. I also have more time for reading, and I hope to travel more.
Jay Kimball, MD
Meritas Health Park Plaza
Retired: Dec. 10, 2021
Years in Practice: 40 years
Plans: Our plans are to travel, spend more time with our children and grandchildren, and play more golf and pickleball. I also will continue to play the French horn in a couple of groups, sing in our church choir, and teach Sunday school.
James Morgan, DO
Meritas Health Pavilion for women
Retired: Dec. 1, 2021
Years in Practice: 33 years
Plans: I enjoy designing and building new pieces of furniture in my woodworking shop. My wife, Joy, and I started traveling and are visiting family, friends, and our children and grandchildren, who are spread all over the country.
Kenneth Mann, MD
Meritas Health North Kansas city
Retired: Dec. 1, 2021
Years in Practice: Not available at press time.
Plans: Not available at press time.
Timothy Beaumont, MD
Meritas Health Anesthesiology
Retired: Dec. 31, 2021
Years in Practice: Not available at press time.
Plans: Not available at press time.