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Dr. Kurtis Waters, MD

Dr. Kurtis Waters, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Kurtis Waters, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Baxter, MN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cuyuna Regional Medical Center-Crosby and Astera Health. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

13359 Isle Dr Ste 1 Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-8888

Dr. Waters 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. Waters specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • 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. Waters' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waters

4.4

49 ratings, 32 with a written review
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1 Star
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Katie Vanek – Mar 22, 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
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Kathy B – Jan 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Steve Goldie – Mar 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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mindy silvernail – Dec 09, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Oct 07, 2020
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May 06, 2019
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May 01, 2019
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May 01, 2019
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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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Brainerd, MN – Dec 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 18, 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
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Sep 18, 2018
Thank you for your review! We are very...Read More
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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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Sep 18, 2018
We try our best to provide quality care to our...Read More
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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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MN – Sep 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
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MN – Sep 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 17, 2018
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Maggie T in MN – Sep 17, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 17, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brainerd , MN – Sep 17, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Stacey in Baxter, MN – Sep 15, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Waters prides himself on honest answers and solutions for his patients … with each patient treated with the ultimate attention they deserve. Both Dr. Waters and his team genuinely care about every patient, and it shows.

biography

Dr. Waters is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is the lakes area's only board certified facial plastic surgeon who has been practicing...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Minnesota

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Suny Upstate Medical University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Waters is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail13359 Isle Dr Ste 1 Baxter, MN 56425
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Cuyuna Regional Medical Center320 E Main St Crosby, MN 56441
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: closed
      • Tue: 8:00am - 11:30am
      • Wed: 8:00am - 11:30am
      • Thu: closed
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Astera Health421 11th St NW Wadena, MN 56482
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Riverwood Healthcare Center

      200 Bunker Hill Dr
      Aitkin, MN 56431

      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

      87%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Cuyuna Regional Medical Center-Crosby

      320 E Main St
      Crosby, MN 56441
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

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

      4% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Astera Health

      421 11th St NW
      Wadena, MN 56482

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

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

      3% 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
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