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Dr. Cynthia Fairfax, MD

Dr. Cynthia Fairfax, MD

Urology*

Dr. Cynthia Fairfax, MD is a urologist in Meridian, ID. Dr. Fairfax has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. She is affiliated with West Valley Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

Idaho Urologic Institute - Meridian

Idaho Urologic Institute - Meridian2855 E Magic View Dr Meridian, ID 83642
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Idaho Urologic Institute, PA

Idaho Urologic Institute, PA222 N 2nd St Ste 115 Boise, ID 83702
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr. Fairfax is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Fairfax specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Fairfax's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fairfax

4.4

33 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
82%
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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WALT YARBROUGH – Apr 03, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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N J P – Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Apr 18, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Craig W. Kostka – Jan 29, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth D – Dec 28, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
T. – Aug 05, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Amanda Morgan – May 25, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Emily – May 22, 2022
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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
RODERICK HAY – Apr 29, 2022
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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
Shona Busch – Nov 07, 2021
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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
Alexis – Oct 21, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Boise, ID – Dec 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mollie in ID – Jun 28, 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
Helpful
Eileen in Boise, ID – Jun 28, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
SJD in Eagle, ID – Nov 25, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Boise, ID – Oct 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Fairfax has a special interest in pediatric urology, incontinence, kidney stones, kidney and bladder cancer, endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries as well as vasectomies.

biography

Dr. Cynthia Fairfax is a board certified urologist and a founding member of Idaho Urologic Institute. She is a graduate of Duke University, and attended medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. She completed two...read more
  • Urology

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Utah

    Internship Hospital
  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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  • The laparoscopic diagnosis of transverse testicular ectopia. CA Fairfax and SJ Skoog, 1995

  • The laparoscopic diagnosis of transverse testicular ectopia. CA Fairfax and SJ Skoog, 1995

  • Interleukin 2 production, proliferative response and receptor express by cord blood mononuclear cells. CA Fairfax and MS Borzy, 1988

  • Primary penile lymphoma presenting as a penile ulcer. CA Fairfax, CJ Hammer III, BW Dana, JM Hanifin, JM Barry, 1995

  • Primary penile lymphoma presenting as a penile ulcer. CA Fairfax, CJ Hammer III, BW Dana, JM Hanifin, JM Barry, 1995

  • Interleukin 2 production, proliferative response and receptor express by cord blood mononuclear cells. CA Fairfax and MS Borzy, 1988

Dr. Fairfax is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

  • Graduation and Distinction in Zoology, Duke University, 1984

  • William W. Krippaehne, MD, Student of Surgery Award, 1989

  • Tartar Trust Research Fellowship Award, OHSU, 1986

  • University of NC Research Internship Award, 1984

  • OHSU Research Award, 1988

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • West Valley Medical Center

    1717 Arlington Ave
    Caldwell, ID 83605
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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