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Dr. Kevin Carpenter, MD

Dr. Kevin Carpenter, MD

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

Dr. Kevin Carpenter, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carpenter has extensive experience in Cranio-Facial Surgical Procedures and "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures". He graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia in 1991. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Physicians' Clinic Of Iowa

202 10th St SE Ste 200 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Dr. Carpenter's Reviews

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4.4
25 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr Carpenter is knowledgeable, and has amazing bedside manner. I am very pleased with him taking care of my daughter.
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 18, 2025
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Tonsillectomy at age 62
Dr Carpenter explained the procedure very well. I was 62 yrs old. I followed all his post op orders, and didn’t have any problems. Healed very well. No more tonsil stones.
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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Sep 20, 2024
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Dr Carpenter was amazing he did my daughters tubes, my other daughters tonsils and most recently my sons tubes. He was so personable and caring- he even carried my son back to surgery which is almost unheard of as the nurse usually does this. We had absolutely no complications and it has been over a year and he has not had an infection since! Highly recommend.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Cedar Rapids, IA – Apr 26, 2017
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Our consult with Dr. Carpenter was so encouraging. Our 7-year-old is not a good patient: she has a lot of anxiety and fidgeting with any doctor appointment. Dr. Carpenter handled her like a pro--she was laughing the whole time he talked with us. His explanation of her condition and what would happen after surgery was excellent. I would highly recommend him to anyone who suffers from anxiety because he alleviates it from the moment he comes to the waiting area to call you in--personally!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Sumner, IA – Apr 13, 2017
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Extremely professional with a terrific bedside manner. I highly recommend him!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Pat Wehr in Readlyn, IA – Jan 29, 2017
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He was waiting in the room for me. I also saw him call upon his own patients. He was thorough and spoke clearly so I could understood. He's absolutely wonderful!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2016
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Dr Carpenter has done surgeries on all 3 of our children and he is simply the best. We waited to get in to see him because with the previous experiences we wouldn't see anyone else. He is amazing with children. Thanks doc
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
8 others found this helpful
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Al Wright in Van Horne Iowa – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

As an otolaryngologist, I try to treat everyone like I would treat my mother. She would be disappointed in me if I did anything else. I try to be caring, kind, and compassionate, but most of all I want the patient to know I care and want them to have the best experience possible.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Pediatric Allergy

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  • University Iowa/univ Hospital & Clins

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Gundesen Clin/luth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • R J & Lucille Carver College Of Medicine University Of Ia

    Medical School, 1991

  • Luther College

    Undergraduate School, 1987
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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    Locations

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    Physicians' Clinic of Iowa - Ear, Nose & Throat202 10th St SE Ste 200 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    1
    (319) 399-2022

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