Dr. Hunter Kirkland, MD
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Dr. Hunter Kirkland, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Hunter Kirkland, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Austin, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. David's Medical Center and Heart Hospital of Austin. He is accepting new patients.
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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Kirkland specializes in the areas of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kirkland's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirkland
5.0
| 5 Star | 95% | 95% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
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About Me
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Dr. Kirkland is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He specializes in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery including ventricular assist device therapy and heart transplantation. He currently...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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Texas Heart Institute
Fellowship HospitalGreenville Hospital Systems
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Texas Health And Science Center
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 51
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 36
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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