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Dr. Lemuel Kirby, MD

Dr. Lemuel Kirby, MD

Vascular Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Lemuel Kirby, MD is a vascular surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kirby has extensive experience in Carotid Artery Disease or Carotid Endarterectomy. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1992. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Carolina Vascular

222 Asheland Ave Asheville, NC 28801

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(828) 213-9090

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kirby specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kirby's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirby

5.0

11 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 17, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oak Ridge, TN – Apr 08, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Asheville, NC – May 26, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Keith J. in Asheville, NC – Feb 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kirby joined ARA Health Specialists in 2004. He is a graduate of Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel...read more

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Carolina Vascular

Carolina Vascular222 Asheland Ave Asheville, NC 28801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Recipient of 69
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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