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Dr. Kevin Gietzen, DO

Dr. Kevin Gietzen, DO

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

Dr. Kevin Gietzen, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Petoskey, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gietzen has extensive experience in "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures". He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and McLaren Northern Michigan. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 102 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (102 reviews)

Practice

1114 Charlevoix Ave Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 489-8151

Dr. Gietzen 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. Gietzen specializes in the areas of Facial Plastic Surgery & Otolaryngology. • 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. Gietzen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gietzen

4.9

102 ratings, 66 with a written review
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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
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Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 03, 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
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Kayla R – Jun 25, 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
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Linda D. Amtsbuechler – Jun 17, 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
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May 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
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Shari – May 11, 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
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May 06, 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
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Mary – Apr 06, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Romps. – Apr 01, 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
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Mary Beth Phillips – Feb 12, 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
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Lisa C – Dec 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 31, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Darryl E – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Joe – Oct 10, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Raymond Anderson – Oct 08, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Dee Dee Johnson – Oct 01, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mike Walin – Mar 17, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Deana – Mar 03, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kevin Gietzen is an Otolaryngologist (ENT) specialist who uses therapies, medications and surgical procedures to treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. He has a fully staffed office for treatment of hearing loss, sinus and...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Botsford General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • Michigan State University

    Medical School, 1998
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
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Facial Plastic Surgery
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Otolaryngology†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Gietzen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    MVP Imaging PLC.1114 Charlevoix Ave Petoskey, MI 49770
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 3:30pm
    • Directions
    McLaren Vascular/Endovascular-Gaylord860 N Center Ave Gaylord, MI 49735
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 3:30pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    McLaren Northern Michigan416 Connable Ave Petoskey, MI 49770
    3

    Practice

    Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital14700 Lake Shore Dr Charlevoix, MI 49720
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital

      14700 Lake Shore Dr
      Charlevoix, MI 49720
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

      1501 W Chisholm St
      Alpena, MI 49707
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% 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

    • Otsego Memorial Hospital

      825 N Center Ave
      Gaylord, MI 49735

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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