Dr. Nicholas Wirtz, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Wirtz, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Shawnee Mission, KS. He is affiliated with medical facilities Menorah Medical Center and Research Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)
Locations
Ascentist Ear, Nose & Throat - Merriam
Dr. Wirtz 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
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Wirtz specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Wirtz's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wirtz
4.8
20 ratings, 19 with a written review
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He was great! Didn’t feel rushed and explained everything very well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 09, 2024
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Very caring environment ! THE BEST Doctor!!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Crystal S – Dec 09, 2023
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Very happy
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
6 others found this helpful
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May 05, 2023
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Excellent experience
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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Dave S – Feb 01, 2023
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Fell into the Right Doctor
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
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Jack – Feb 01, 2023
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A+
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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Mrs. Angel Williams – Feb 01, 2023
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Dr. Wirtz all you could want in an ENT Dr.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2023
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Excellent Physician/Staff
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2023
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Dismissive of my symptoms
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Aug 05, 2022
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One of the best doctors I have ever seen. Dr. Wirtz and his staff were incredible sympathetic and compassionate. He is very knowledgeable in his field of expertise and explained everything to me very well.
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
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Jul 20, 2022
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We had a wonderful and informative visit with Dr Wirtz and staff. All questions were answered. Very satisfying visit. Thank you
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2022
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Dr. Wirtz and his team are the best in the area. After seeing multiple Otolaryngologists, I can say with 100% confidence that Dr. Wirtz is one of the best (if not the best). He and his team are selfless when it comes to the patient. They listened to me first, checked me thoroughly, put my needs ahead of everything else and answered all of my questions. Thank you all very much!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Eddie V. – Jul 01, 2021
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Dr. Wirtz is very thorough and skilled. He takes the time to listen to you then discusses options to deal with the problem. I would recommend him to anyone needing an ENT.
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
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Phyllis – Jun 16, 2021
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Dr Wirtz and his staff is truly awesome. I was nervous seeing a new dr after having same one for years. I am also deaf so that does not help. But Wirtz and his staff is very kind and listens and asks lots of questions to ensure I am getting the best care. I hope I can continue with this Dr and staff for a long time.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jo – Feb 19, 2021
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I highly recommend Dr.Wirtz him and his Staff are excellent to work with. I had a lot of anxiety they all helped me and my family through a very tough time . Professional and understanding very patient.Always answers all my questions and I never feel rushed Genuinely cares about his patients
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2021
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First of all, thank you and your team for helping to save my life and being straight up and honest with me. Bless y'all. I appreciate your help in my recovery. Many people don't realize what you may go through with this cancer stuff, I know I didn't. Again Dr. Wirtz and team are straight to the point and doesn't treat me like just another number and money in their pockets they really care and he's also a cool dude.
What went well
- 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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Jimmy – Feb 09, 2021
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I would highly recommend Dr. Wirtz to my family and friends! In fact, I already have! One thing that is really important to me when consulting with a Doctor is the time spent. I was coming to see him for a cyst on my throat that I had removed a decade ago, but seemed to be growing back. So I spent a lot of time communicating with him in office, over the phone and with his nurse. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. He spent time with me during each appointment explaining everything and I never felt rushed. I felt taken care of by not only Dr. Wirtz, but everyone at the office. The atmosphere within his clinic is very welcoming.
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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Jessica – Jan 26, 2021
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Very professional patient and seem to care a lot about how I am understanding everything. I had a lot of anxiety that they handled sympathetically. I would recommend them to anyone
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
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Nancy Manley – Jan 20, 2021
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I had a parotid gland problem. I did my homework on several ENTs to address my issue and selected Dr. Wirtz, who at the time, had no reviews. I was impressed with his credentials on head and neck surgery, his honors and awards and the numerous publications he was involved with. I also wanted to utilize a 30s-40s age person who might utilize up-to-date technology and applications. In my consultation and post-operative appointment with him, he took the time to answer my questions, gave his opinion when I asked for it, and told me the alternatives to my problem. I opted for surgery before it got worse. He did parotidectomy surgery on my left gland this past October. Dr. Wirtz was very professional and courteous and I know I chose the right doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
8 others found this helpful
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Susan Young – Dec 24, 2019
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About Me
biography
Dr. Nicholas Wirtz is a fellowship trained Otolaryngologist (ENT) Head and Neck Surgeon specializing in the management of cancers of the head and neck. A native of Blue Springs, he earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, graduating...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Minnesota
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Missouri School Of Medicine
Medical School
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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- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical 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 awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsPatient 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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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