About
Cabot Sweeney, MD, is a board-certified Family Physician with deep roots in the Kansas City area. S. in Biochemistry from Kansas State University, spending one of those years as an exchange student in Germany. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Sweeney spent over nine years living and working in Tanzania, East Africa as a missionary physician. From 2006 to 2024, he practiced full-time as a Family Physician at Lees Summit Family Care in Lees Summit, Missouri. He brings a deep commitment to patient-centered, relationship-based care to his role at KerixHealth. Outside medicine, Dr. Sweeney and his wife Betsy have built a family of five children and eight grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with his growing family, and daily time with God.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Kansas State University, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine (1986)
Additional Training
Year abroad as exchange student in Germany
Certifications
Who is Dr. Sweeney right for?
Dr. Sweeney is a strong fit for patients who value a relationship-driven, long-term approach to primary care. Adults seeking a physician with broad clinical experience across diverse settings will find his background compelling. His decades in Family Medicine make him well suited for patients managing chronic conditions or navigating complex health histories. Patients who appreciate a physician with international and missionary medical experience will connect well with his perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sweeney practices Family Medicine as a board-certified Family Physician. He covers primary care, sick care, chronic disease management, and a broad range of conditions within the KerixHealth membership.
Dr. Sweeney earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1986. S. in Biochemistry from Kansas State University, which included a year as an exchange student in Germany.
Yes. Dr. Sweeney spent over nine years living and working in Tanzania, East Africa as a missionary physician. That experience gives him a broad clinical perspective he brings to everyday patient care.
Dr. Sweeney has practiced Family Medicine for decades. From 2006 to 2024, he worked full-time at Lees Summit Family Care in Lees Summit, Missouri before joining KerixHealth Overland Park.
Dr. Sweeney prioritizes patient-centered, relationship-based care. He focuses on understanding each patient's individual needs and building trust over time through consistent, attentive medicine.
Dr. Sweeney practices Family Medicine and sees a broad patient population. Prospective patients can contact KerixHealth Overland Park directly to confirm specific age ranges he serves.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026