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Dr. Kai Ihnken, MD

Dr. Kai Ihnken, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kai Ihnken, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Coeur D Alene, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JUSTUS-LIEBIG UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300 Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

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(208) 625-4120

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ihnken specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ihnken's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. Kai Ihnken, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Coeur D Alene, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JUSTUS-LIEBIG UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Justus-liebig University / College Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300 Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.

    101 W 8th Ave
    Spokane, WA 99204
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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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