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Dr. Kenneth Kozlow, MD

Dr. Kenneth Kozlow, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Kozlow, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kozlow specializes in the area of Orthopedic 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
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Kozlow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kozlow

4.4
50 ratings, 43 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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First appointment with Dr. Kozlow
Dr Kozlow was kind and understanding. I've been suffering for 4 years and no Dr's would touch me. He viewed all my scans and is optimistic he can help me. Surgery date June 2nd and I'm hopeful and praying for a new beginning!
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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Apr 19, 2025
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Highly recommend Dr. Ken Kozlow and PA Justin Mill
My Spinal Surgery was a 100% success. I am the teams biggest fan. I had terrible low-back, left hip and leg pain. Now at 72, no pain, it’s a new chapter.
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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Carol B – Mar 02, 2025
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Excellent outcome
Eight weeks ago I had a spinal stabilization surgery with Dr Kozlow. Prior to surgery he gave me a very clear explanation of what surgery was necessary and why. He went through all of my imaging with me and answered all of my questions. Since my surgery I have had complete relief of nerve pain in my leg. I am healing well. He has given my good guidance for my follow-up care. I never feel like he is too rushed to talk to me. I feel like he is an excellent surgeon and with the skill of being able to explain things very well.
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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Heather G – Feb 20, 2025
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Very pleased
I so appreciate the care from Dr kenneth Kozlow. I'm very pleased with the team awesome job
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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Jan 16, 2025
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I highly recommend Dr. Kozlow
I instantly felt comfortable on the first visit with Dr. Kozlow. I have had two appointments with Dr. Kozlow and already feel comfortable with him performing my upcoming surgery. He is very informative, easy to understand and takes the time to explain what my surgery will entail and the recovery diagnosis will be. He has excellent Doctor-Patient rapor. I feel like I am in good hands.
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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Dave Calhoun – Dec 16, 2024
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Spine
He was very informative. Vert Pleasent and explained things clearly
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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Denise Urbanski – Oct 10, 2024
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Highly recommend
I struggled to get an appointment or call back from surgeons recommended by my primary. After waiting over 4 weeks a friend and former patient of his recommended him. When I called and explained my situation I was instructed to dropped off a copy of my MRI. He reviewed it within 24 hours and I was able to see him that week.He has changed my life. He relieved my chronic pain of five years and has given me my life back. I highly recommend!
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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Patty B – Jul 25, 2024
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Dr. kozlow really helped ease my fears and answered all my questions in a way I could understand. I'm very pleased with the approach he did with decompressing my spinal cord. The surgery went really well and I can't thank him and his team enough. Him and his team really helped restore my faith back in drs.
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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Hannah – Jul 11, 2024
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Dr. Kozlow and Mr. Miller, PAC
Dr. Kozlow and Mr. Miller, PACThese gentlemen are exemplary medical professionals who respectfully share their skills to help those in need.May their patients appreciate Dr. Kozlow and Mr. Miller, PAC dedication to the well-being of others.Hopefully Dr. Kozlow and Mr. Miller, PAC families will safely enjoy their life’s journeys.
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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Ed Spohn – May 17, 2024
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Expert Surgeon
I left a 5 star review after my pre-op consultation visit with Dr. Koslow a few months ago. After surgery, I am again leaving another 5 star review. I chose Dr. Koslow after reviewing many orthopedic surgeons on-line and I am glad I made the choice to have Dr. Koslow perform my surgery. I was in incredible pain for more than a year before surgery—pain that started ramping up 5 years ago. PT and Injections did not help. I put off surgery for a long time because I was afraid of the 'horror stories' I had heard about back surgery. 12 days out, I have no more excruciating back pain! Other than a bit of expected post-surgery minimal soreness, I am feeling pretty good!!! I highly recommend Dr. Koslow. He is a spine specialist and he is who you want as an orthopedic surgeon for your back. Also, my surgery was performed at Blodgett Hospital. This is my second experience with Blodgett and I can't say enough great things about the nursing, OT & PT staff at this place!
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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Katherine – May 16, 2024
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Surgeon is awesome. His office, not so much.
Dr. Kozlow did a great job with my surgery but his office is really poorly run. Among the issues: they notified my short-term disability carrier that I was a no-show for surgery the same week that I had surgery. They don't return phone calls in a timely manner, if at all. I was notified that a cat scan had been scheduled - with the wrong hospital even though I provided the information in writing. It was exhausting dealing with them.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2024
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He is quick and makes great decisions.
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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Mar 13, 2024
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Never
After spending days in the hospital and having an injection of cement done in my back my discharge papers instructed me to follow up with Dr. Kozlow. I called to follow up and was denied an appointment. I was told to go to a radiologist or my PCP and that I was not his patient yet my insurance was billed by him. for over $300 because apparently I was his patient while I was in the hospital. it was one of the most frustrating experiences I’ve ever had from the start with his office staff and ending with what his office staff said his message to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2024
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Highly recommended
Dr Kozlow has a wealth of skill and knowledge. He has performed 2 surgeries on my back both of which went well and prolonged my need for fusion far longer than expected. I am now considering a fusion and I would trust nobody else even though I have been seen at the Mayo Clinic. I also rate his entire staff as exceptional and extremely invested in their patient’s health and recovery.
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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Mark Makower – Oct 20, 2023
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Unsure
I don’t really know much about his skill level yet. I’m scheduled for surgery. I hope he isn’t in a hurry during surgery like he was at my last appt. Talking so fast when listing things such as side effects and risks that my brain couldn’t keep up
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 10, 2023
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Great surgeon who does his job well.
Dr Kozlow did a great job putting my neck back together after it was broken in a car accident. The healing process after surgery has been quick and low pain. I would recommend Dr Kozlow.
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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Laura Vandermate – Jul 29, 2023
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Excellent
After searching several neurosurgeons, we were referred to Dr. Kozlow from a Northern Mi ortho surgeon. Answered all our questions, explained the procedure and assured us he knows his "stuff". His staff is amazing and you are treated like family. Great experience from beginning to end. Would highly recommend Dr. Kozlow.
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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Mr. & Mrs Pop, Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Jul 28, 2023
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Reassuring second opinion
We saw Dr Kozlow for a second opinion and were reassured and impressed with his knowledge, explanation, and down to earth approach to the patient. He assured us and reconfirmed that surgery was the best option for the severe stenosis that my mother suffers from.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 08, 2023
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Very professional and informative.
Our Son had recommended Dr Kozlow and we are very pleased
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Nov 24, 2022
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Spine infusion surgery
Dr. Kozlow did a reconstructive infusion, more than half my back, September 7. my lower spine was shaped like a squished c and I Scoliosis. Dr. Kozlow and his medical team did a fantastic job on the surgery. It has been 3 weeks and the nerve pain that I had previous to surgery is gone. I am walking and standing straighter. I am so Happy with the out come of the surgery he performed! I recommend Dr. Kozlow and OAM to all who need any form of Orthopedic medical needs, I rate 5 stars.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Angela Ashley – Sep 29, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kozlow is a fellowship-trained spine specialist. His areas of focus include the surgical management of congenital, degenerative and traumatic spinal conditions, including complex deformity and revision surgeries. He has also extensively...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Orthoindy Orthopedic Spine Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center For Medical Studies

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
  • Tufts University

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc1111 Leffingwell Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Practice

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital100 Michigan St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

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