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Dr. Kirk Puttlitz, MD

Dr. Kirk Puttlitz, MD

Pain Management*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kirk Puttlitz, MD is a pain management specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and The Core Institute Specialty Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 289 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (289 reviews)

The CORE Institute

18444 N 25th Ave Ste 210 Phoenix, AZ 85023
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Dr. Puttlitz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Puttlitz

4.6

289 ratings, 203 with a written review
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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 19, 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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Apr 16, 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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Apr 10, 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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Apr 08, 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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Apr 07, 2025
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Telehealth
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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Eric M – Apr 05, 2025
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Telehealth
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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Cindy – Apr 05, 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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Sean – Mar 26, 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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Robert Wayne Booth – Mar 05, 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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Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Wittman – Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 06, 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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Dorinda Cline – Jan 30, 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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Jan 29, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 28, 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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JoAnn Smith – Jan 18, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Erin – Jan 16, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 21, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Kirk M. Puttlitz, MD, is a physician who is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, subspecialty board certified in Pain Medicine, and fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Management and Spine.

biography

Kirk M. Puttlitz, MD a board certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine and fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Management and Spine. Dr. Puttlitz received his pain management and spine fellowship training...read more
  • Pain Management

  • Pain Medicine

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  • Kdv Orthopaedics And Rehabilitation, Ltd.

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University School Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation|emory University School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Internship Hospital
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

The CORE Institute

The CORE Institute-North Phoenix18444 N 25th Ave Ste 210 Phoenix, AZ 85023
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sun: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
The CORE Institute - West Phoenix9321 W Thomas Rd Ste 205 Phoenix, AZ 85037
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
The CORE Institute - Peoria10494 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 108 Sun City, AZ 85351
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Practice

Phoenix Diagnostic Imaging Scottsdale8952 E Desert Cove Ave Ste 113 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Tue: closed
    • Thu: 8:00am - 12:00am
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • The Core Institute Specialty Hospital

    6501 N 19th Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85015
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

    250 E Dunlap Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85020

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85006
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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