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Dr. Peter McKernan, MD

Dr. Peter McKernan, MD

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

Dr. Peter McKernan, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tampa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University in 1984. He is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. McKernan specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. McKernan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKernan

3.4

22 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
55%
55%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
9%
9%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
36%
36%

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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
Ruth G. – Feb 11, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
Helpful
Apr 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael – Mar 19, 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
E. Lemp in Clearwater , FL – Oct 16, 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
14 people found this helpful
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Sheila Jorge in New Port Richey – Apr 13, 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
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tampa, FL – May 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – May 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tampa, FL – May 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
John D in Tampa, FL – May 17, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
SD in Tampa, FL – Apr 14, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shannon in Tampa, FL – Jan 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Peter McKernan and his staff strive to provide excellent service with high quality medical care in a professional and confidential setting to patients of all ages. He received degrees in both Medicine and Dentistry from Creighton University,...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*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 Kansas

    Residency Hospital
  • Creighton University

    Internship Hospital
  • Creighton University

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

    2901 W Swann Ave
    Tampa, FL 33609
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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