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Dr. Stephen Kirkner, DO

Dr. Stephen Kirkner, DO

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

Dr. Stephen Kirkner, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Jackson, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kirkner has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Henry Ford Health Jackson Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 110 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (110 reviews)

Henry Ford Ear, Nose and Throat - Jackson

1111 Teneyck St Ste 100 Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 205-8940

Dr. Kirkner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kirkner specializes in the area of Otorhinolaryngology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Recent Reviews
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Dr. Kirkner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirkner

4.8

110 ratings, 95 with a written review
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biography

Stephen Kirkner, DO is a specialist in Otolaryngology whose practice locations include: Jackson

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology®
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Otorhinolaryngology
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Dr. Kirkner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Henry Ford Ear, Nose and Throat - Jackson

    Henry Ford Ear, Nose and Throat - Jackson1111 Teneyck St Ste 100 Jackson, MI 49201
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      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Henry Ford Health Jackson Hospital

      205 N East Ave
      Jackson, MI 49201
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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