About
Dr Troy Burns founded ProPartners Healthcare and serves as its medical director and primary care physician. He graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine in 1986 and completed an internal medicine internship at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City the following year. Since 1987, Dr. Burns has focused on preventive medicine, corporate medicine, men's health, and urgent care.
In 1990, he established The Diagnostic Center for Men, which grew into a network of 36 practices across 23 states. He founded ProPartners in 2001 and expanded it into family medicine in 2013. Dr. Burns sits on the steering committee of the Direct Primary Care Coalition and advises members of Congress on DPC healthcare policy. : How Direct Primary Care Guarantees Fast Access to Your Doctor" and holds licenses to practice medicine in both Kansas and Missouri.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (1986)
Residency
Internship in Internal Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Burns right for?
Dr. Burns is a strong fit for adults seeking proactive, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions, weight, or men's health concerns benefit from his four-decade focus on preventive medicine. He works well with executives and professionals who want a physician accessible beyond office hours. Employers building custom health benefit plans also work directly with Dr. Burns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Burns specializes in preventive medicine, men's health, corporate medicine, and urgent care. He has focused on these areas since completing his internship at St. Luke's Hospital in 1987. He also manages chronic disease and weight-related conditions for his members.
Dr. Burns holds a medical degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his training in internal medicine. He has practiced primary and preventive care for nearly four decades and holds active licenses in both Kansas and Missouri.
Dr. Burns is a nationally recognized pioneer in the DPC model. He sits on the steering committee of the Direct Primary Care Coalition and advises senators and representatives on DPC healthcare reform. "
Dr. Burns has practiced medicine since completing his internship in 1987, giving him nearly four decades of clinical experience. He founded his first medical practice, The Diagnostic Center for Men, in 1990. That network grew to 36 practices across 23 states before he launched ProPartners in 2001.
Yes. Dr. Burns sees patients across a broad age range. While he originally built his practice around men's health, ProPartners expanded into full family medicine in 2013, and Dr. Burns treats members throughout all life stages.
Yes. Dr. Burns addresses weight management as part of his clinical focus. ProPartners also offers GLP-1 weight loss medications, the Pro-Fit 60 fitness program, and access to a registered dietitian for members who want a more comprehensive approach.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026