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Dr. John Kirkwood, DO

Dr. John Kirkwood, DO

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Kirkwood, DO is a family medicine physician in Pasadena, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (67 reviews)
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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kirkwood specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kirkwood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirkwood

4.3

67 ratings, 42 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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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
1 person found this helpful
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JD – Jan 28, 2022
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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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Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lisa Lidgard – Jun 23, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Helen J Blair – Jun 16, 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
Helpful
Alicia – Jun 15, 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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Sylvia Ogden – Jun 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 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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May 02, 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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Apr 29, 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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Sam – Apr 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
hanna taye – Mar 21, 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
Helpful
Jimmy Deatherage – Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 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
Helpful
W W Weaver – Mar 02, 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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Wayne Baker – Mar 02, 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
Helpful
Doug Manning – Mar 01, 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
Helpful
Michael W. Meredith – Feb 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Parker – Feb 19, 2020
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biography

John D. Kirkwood, DO, is a Family Physician with Kirkwood Medical Associates. Dr. John grew up in Pasadena, TX. and attended The University of Houston. He went on to attend Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Scott And White Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Oklahoma State University Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Kirkwood is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

      4000 Spencer Hwy
      Pasadena, TX 77504
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality