
Addison R. Tolentino, MD
Hematology Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Adult 65+
Languages
- Tagalog
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAffiliations
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
- Saint Luke's East Hospital
About Addison R. Tolentino
Addison Tolentino, MD, is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist with Saint Luke's Cancer Specialists. His areas of interests include gastroenterologic malignancies, pancreatic and breast cancers, genitourinary cancers, lymphomas and non-malignant disorders.
Before joining Saint Luke's, he has managed NCI-related and pharmaceutical-related clinical trials and has taught medical professionals. His research has been featured in various clinical journals and book chapters.
He believes that good patient care starts from listening to his patients. Furthermore, he believes in communicating with other physicians and healthcare professionals from different disciplines to come up with the best care of plan for his patients. In addition, he is interested in using cutting-edge information to come up with personalized plan for his patients and bring about success in therapy.
He loves spending time with his family, is an avid tennis fan, enjoys classical music, books and good food.
Publications
Co-Author
K.M. Islam, Samuel T. Opuku, Betty A. Apenteng, Ann Fetrick, June Ryan, M. Copur, Addison Tolentino, Irfan Vaziri, Apar K. Ganti; J Canc Educ; DOI 10.1007/s13187-014-0657-3. (Published online: 18 April 2014). Engaging Patients and Caregivers in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research on Advanced Lung Cancer: Insights from Patients, Caregivers, and Providers.
Co-Author
KM Islam, MD, PhD; M Copur, MD, FACP, Addison Tolentino, MD; Irfan Vaziri, MD; June Ryan, BS, MPA; Ann Fetrick, RN, PhD; Apar Kishor Ganti, MD, FACP. (2014) International Journal of Cancer Studies & Research. ISSN: 2167-9118. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Advanced Stage Lung Cancer: Study Design and Population.
Co-Author
Ruggieri, Paul; Tolentino, Addison (2011) Colon & Rectal Cancer, From Diagnosis to Treatment, 2nd edition. An educational book primer published for patients and families who are faced with a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer.
Primary Chapter Author
Michelson, Alan D. (2002) Platelets. Thrombin Receptors (Chapter 8, pages 117-138). This book received the “best medical science textbook” award in 2002.
Research Fellow
He was involved in the development of an enzyme-linked immunoassay for the detection of protease-activated receptor (PAR-1) N-terminus in human plasma as a marker for thrombin activation and metastatic potential in cancer. He worked with Dr. Wadie Bahou, Chief of Hematology, Stony Brook University Hospital and Medical Center.
Author
Anticoagulation After a History of Fall in Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation – A Decision Analysis; Abstract published in Medical Decision Making volume 18, number 4, October/December 1998, page 460
Presented this abstract at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making, October 25-28, 1998, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Research Associate
Cost Finding and Analysis of Services, Procedures (Diagnostics and Therapeutics) and Selected Diagnoses at the Philippine General Hospital, 1991, unpublished
Author
An Epidemiological Study of Ascariasis and Trichuriasis Among Children in Seven Zones and Barangays in Luisiana, Laguna, Philippines, 1989, unpublished
Co-author
The Effect of High Dietary Chain Lengths on the Serum Lipoprotein Profile and the Total Liver Lipids in Rats, 1990, unpublished
Locations
- 12330 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 560, Overland Park, KS 66213
- Get Directions
- phone: 913-317-3230
- fax: 913-317-7987
- Saint Luke's Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
- 4401 Wornall Road, Peet Center, 5th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Get Directions
- phone: 816-932-3300
- fax: 816-932-5793
Expertise
Education
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Medical SchoolAlbert Einstein College of Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center
ResidencySUNY Stony Brook University
FellowshipInsurance
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
- Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO Local
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Missouri Preferred
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Select Local
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
- Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana Community HMO
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Honor PPO
- Humana Kansas City PPOx
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana SmartExpress PPO
- Humana SmartNet PPO
- Humana SmartSuite PPO
- HumanaOne PPO
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- Medicare
- MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- OHA Networks (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
- TRICARE WEST
- Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
- United Healthcare - Choice
- United Healthcare - Choice Plus
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - Select
- United Healthcare - Select Plus
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
442 ratings, 58 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr Tolentino is the best !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
Dr Tolentino took time to explain, he answered all our questions and took time to explain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
I wish feel like I have quality help for my Health great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Tolentino for many years and he always takes the time (which is appreciated) to listen to your concerns (he's a good listener) and to do what is necessary to keep you healthy. He's a good doc to have one your side.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Amazing professionals, people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
Very good Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr Tolentino appears to thoroughly think things through and listens well to the patient which is extremely important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
I liked that the doctor pushed back the computer screen and looked at me during the discussion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Excellent physicia
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Tolentino MD is an outstanding doctor and person. Always goes over all medical conditions and explains treatment and lab results very completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
The doctor was fantastic. The best I've ever had in the dept.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr. Tolentino is very kind and caring. He listens patiently even when I get off track.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr Tolentino is very kind and compassionate and knowledgeable and I feel comfortable in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
Dr Tolentino was very informative. He was patient and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
Dr. Tolentino was a great listener--I had several questions and he was patient to explain the answers. Very kind and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Everything runs so smooth. You feel you are in good hands with doctors that know what they are doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Tolentino is an excellent physician and listens to every one of my concerns and his review of my health history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2024
Dr. Is a very good listener. He is caring and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
He helped me see what was going on exceeding expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Dr Tolentino is excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr Tolentino is a caring, kind physician. He is very knowledgeable and up to date in his treatments and knowledge. He treats each patient as the most important person while he is in the exam room. He listens to your questions and concerns and answers all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2024
Dr Tolentino was fantastic. Could not askFor a finer nor more considerate physician. Very knowable and took time to explain exactly my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr Tolentino is very competent and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2024
Dr Tolentino is the best Doctor I have ever had. Love him! He is professional yet down to earth. Listens to concerns, solves problems and genuinely makes you feel like he really cares for you!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
I went in for an annual wellness test. I was only asked questions. I thought an exam was necessary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
He was very personable and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
He is one of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr Tolentino was awesome. I truly appreciate his collaborative, nonpaternalistic professional approach. I'm so glad he's a member of my healthcare team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2024
My care has been amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Dr Tollentino is exceptional! He doesn't rush through our appointments, he listens intently, he speaks to me in terms that are easy for me to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
He is smart and kind! Perfect 10!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Tolentino listens to my questions and comments, offers clear responses, discusses ongoing treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr Tolentino took time to listen and I felt heard. I felt he took action and examined what I was concerned about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2024
Listened, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
One of the best doctors ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
The instruction and explanation from the physician was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2024
Listened...very professional....listened...caring....genuine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Dr. Tolentino is very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Tolentino is very good, patient, calm and explains things well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
I appreciate Dr. T. He is caring and he listens. He answers questions with understandable answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Dr. Tolentino is not only very good but VERY GOOD, VERY GOOD AND VERY GOOD, etc.I am so fortunate to have him as my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Dr Addison Tolentino is the VERY Best doctor I have ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Dr Tolentino is so easy to talk to and shows true concern about me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr Tolentino is outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2024
Doctor was very friendly and caring! Asked me numerous times if I had any questions or any additional input. Very compassionate personality. I really enjoyed our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Dr. Tolentino is awesome - he always shows great concern for my health and well-being and takes the time to listen to descriptions of how my condition has changed since the last appointment. He takes the time to explain what is happening and potential treatments. Dr. Tolentino is an exceptional doctor and a good person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Doctor Tolentino explained and listen to me with great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
Dr Tolentino is the best - knowledgeable, courteous, helpful, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
I couldn't ask for a better doctor. Dr Tolentino is very professional. He is supportive. He is kind and compassionate. I could not have asked for a better doctor to guide and accompany us on my treatment "journey."
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2024
Dr. Tolentino is just the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr. Tolentino is one of the nicest doctors I have ever met. He is very gentle and caring. Great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr. TORENTELLO is always very professional and open to discussing any topic. APlus
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2024
Doctor was were very helpful and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Dr Tolentino is an excellent doctor! I feel I am receiving the best treatment possible!