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Dr. Charles Kava, DO

Dr. Charles Kava, DO

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Kava, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Rockport, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND / MAIN CAMPUS in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mainegeneral Medical Center and Pen Bay Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

15 Anchor Dr Ste 102 Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 301-3660

Dr. Kava is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kava specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kava's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kava

3.6

13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
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3 Star
23%
23%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Leigh S. Getchell Gatto and used to be Leigh swear – Dec 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Smith in Rockport, ME – Jun 16, 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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Marianne in Somerville Maine – Feb 16, 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
Helpful
Susan williams in Stockton Springs ME – Dec 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Lee M. in Rockport, ME – Nov 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Union, ME – Sep 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Rockport, ME – Jul 23, 2016
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biography

Dr. Charles Kava, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Rockport, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND / MAIN CAMPUS in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of New England / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Kava is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Pen Bay Ear Nose & Throat15 Anchor Dr Ste 102 Rockport, ME 04856
    1

    Practice

    Office68 Ben Paul Ln Rockport, ME 04856
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mainegeneral Medical Center

      35 Medical Center Pkwy
      Augusta, ME 04330
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Pen Bay Medical Center

      6 Glen Cove Dr
      Rockport, ME 04856

      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

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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