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Dr. Christopher Lykins, MD

Dr. Christopher Lykins, MD

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

Dr. Christopher Lykins, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Scottsdale, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 230 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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Dr. Lykins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lykins

4.1

43 ratings, 22 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
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Feb 11, 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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Dec 27, 2024
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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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Apr 24, 2024
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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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Mar 15, 2024
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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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Oct 16, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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May 25, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Disappointed in Phoenix – Jun 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dawn L Wetherbee – Jan 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Havana Moushi – Dec 09, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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David Helgeson – Nov 10, 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
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Jaime Ayala – Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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James – Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Elizabeth Riley – Sep 19, 2020
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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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Jan 24, 2020
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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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Jack H Tanowitz – Sep 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
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Jonathan R in AZ – Jul 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Father in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe careful and attentive listening is the key to patient care.

biography

I have been in practice for over 14 years in the valley and am an Arizona native. 
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Wa School Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1995
  • University Of Arizona

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Lykins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Southwest ENT and Sinus Center PLC20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 230 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    1

    Practice

    HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    2

    Practice

    North Valley Surgery Center8901 E Raintree Dr Ste 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    3
    Kenneth M Piper Family Health Center9007 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    4