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Dr. Michael Shinners, MD

Dr. Michael Shinners, MD

Neurotology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Shinners, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sanford Medical Center Bismarck and Sanford Usd Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

1310 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(605) 328-8200

Dr. Shinners 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. Shinners 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
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shinners' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shinners

3.7
23 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Cochlear Implant
Dr. Shinners installed my cochlear implant a few weeks ago, and I got it activated recently. So far so good! I am fascinated by and addicted to this thing!Dr. Shinners and his staff are professional and know what they’re doing. I do believe he does his best to make sure the patient is willing and determined to put in the effort to retrain their brain to hear before installing the implant.
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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Shannon S – Jan 24, 2025
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Dr Shinners performed a tympanoplasy with ossicular chain reconstruction with implant on my left ear. He was confident he can make me hear better with fixing the hole on my eardrum and placing an implant on my hearing bone. 3 years later I desperately need a corrective surgery because my implant extrudes through my eardrum and my hearing has deteriorated. I would love to show his work to the doctor but I never had a chance to do it. After the surgery he went on leave and disappeared from the Chicago area. Now he showed up in SD. Be aware...
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Anita V – Apr 08, 2022
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Refused to administer the shots an equally qualified ENT specialist, Dr. Steven Cox, had ordered. (Dr, Cox had left and was no longer available.) Appeared totally cold and uncaring. Go to someone else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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SDianaS – Aug 24, 2021
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Dr. Shinners is a highly qualified and responsive ENT who performed my bilateral cochlear implant surgery after being diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss in both ears. I literally became deaf overnight. Dr. Shinners team scheduled me immediately to begin a progressive treatment plan. Dr. Shinners performed surgery with little complications. His audiology team helped me to adjust to life with cochlear implants. Dr. Shinners also prescribed auditory-verbal therapy to help improve my hearing recovery. Highly recommend Dr. Shinners and his team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Lake Bluff Mom of Teenagers – Jan 06, 2021
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Terrible experience. Surgery went bad. My ear problem got worse after surgery. I do not recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mariantonieta Veliz – Feb 03, 2020
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Dr. Shinners and staff couldn’t have been any more professional and kind. Dr. Shinners was caring, listened to all my details and made me feel more at ease. I liked his candor, his bedside manner and utmost professionalism. He listens and makes sure he understands what you are explaining. I would refer him to anyone that needs his specialty. Thank you Dr. Shinners and Staff ??
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bari Kreiter – Jul 24, 2018
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What a horrible experience! Dr. Shinners added no absolutely value to my medical situation; total waste of time and insurance dollars. He quoted statistics from the Internet which I had researched myself. He shone a light in my ears and nose and that was it. His manner was arrogant, obnoxious and dismissive. He concluded the consultation by telling me "I have 20 patients to see today". I would suggest you continue your search for another doctor, this one needs a LOT of work on his bedside manner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2018
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Dr. Michael Shinners, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Sioux Falls, SD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Neurotology

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck 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 Minnes

    Residency Hospital

  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine|university Of Minnesota Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
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. Shinners is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Practice

    Sanford Dermatology Clinic1310 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105
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    Sanford Medical Center Fargo801 Broadway N Fargo, ND 58102
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      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sanford Usd Medical Center

      1305 W 18th St
      Sioux Falls, SD 57105
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% 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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    • Sanford Broadway Medical Center

      801 Broadway N
      Fargo, ND 58102
      Recipient of 3
      hospital 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

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

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

      300 N 7th St
      Bismarck, ND 58501
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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