Steven D. Kunkel, MD
Richland, WA 99352
Kadlec Clinic - Endocrinology
1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, Richland, WA 99352
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About Steven D. Kunkel
Dr. Kunkel truly enjoys serving his patients and sees his role as that of a coach, guiding them toward the right treatment options for their lifestyle. His objective is to investigate each patient's unique situation and work with them to offer solutions for heath concerns such as diabetes, over and under active thyroid, obesity, high cholesterol, adrenal diseases, menstrual irregularity, metabolic issues and other endocrine disorders.
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals
Internal Medicine
University of Iowa Hospitals
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
American Diabetes Association and the Association of American Endocrinologists.
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
Kadlec
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
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He is a very good care provider.
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Doctor Kunkle Is always kind courteous professionalAnd a definitely knows his business and knows what's going on with me and how to do things.And if he makes an error in things it's easy to he makes it really easy to correct it
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Always take time to provide information & allows time for questions & concerns. Very personable.
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everything was good
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Very good care!!!
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Usual very high level of care and advice given
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Thanks for providing great medical care for me.
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Doctors I see there are saving my life with medical issues. Awesome thanks
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I appreciate Dr. Kunkel's checking my thyroid gland for nodules since none of my other providers do this. It gives me peace of mind.
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Always a positive interaction and experience.
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Always good.
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The care team was very courteous and friendly.
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Dr. Kunkel is the most amazing, kindest and considerate doctor I have ever had in 54 years! He always listens to me and gets back to me in a super fast time period! I just really appreciate him and all he has done for me!
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Always great care provided.
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Excellent
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The Dr was very nice and let me know what to do .
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Thank you Dr. Kunkle
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Dr. Kunkel is a professional who I trust and give excellent care and advice. He covers all the necessary parameters and is so knowledgeable.
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Dr. Kunkel helped me navigate getting a costly prescription at a reasonable cost. He was very responsive through email and helped me successfully obtain this prescription through the best method possible to reduce my costs.
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Always helpful visits
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Very friendly, kind and helpful
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Good it is real easy to talk to Dr Kunkel and his staff!
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Dr Kunkel is an exceptionally respectful and good professional. I have appreciated him very much.
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The Doctor and staff where exceptional
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It was extremely hard to get into Dr Kunkel. It took months to finally see him but when I did he was amazing and I know why it takes months to get in because he takes time to be with you.
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He pays attention to what I have to say and never seems rushed.
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Was a very informative visit with this provider.
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Dr. Kunkel is an incredibly pleasant and knowledgeable person.
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Doc Kunkel and team are terrific.
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Dr. Kunkel is an amazing doctor and human being and I am so grateful to have an understanding and helpful medical professional
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Very kind and personable. Easy to talk with about anything.
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Dr. Kunkel is great! He and his staff are pleasant, prompt, and efficient, but I feel they listen to my questions and I have as much time as I need to get answers. I feel respected and listened to.
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Dr Kunkel and his staff have been very helpful trying to manage my diabetes and other hormonal issues. I greatly appreciate their team.
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Best experience ever
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Dr. Kunkel is a great doctor. He comes in and greets me and then sits down and looks right at me and we discuss my health and meds and test. He never makes me feel rushed like he doesn't have time for me. I hope he doesn't leave, it would be next to impossible to replace him
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Dr Kunkel is always friendly and very helpful when I have questions or need anything.
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Dr.Kunkel is so great to have as my endocrinologist. He always listens and is so good about explaining to me what is going on with my health and what steps we can take to address it. I feel confident when I leave his office that I'm on a good track and that if I have concerns before my next visit I can reach out to him. He is always so fast to respond to messages and also to explain blood work. I really appreciate him.
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Dr.Kunkel is one of the best providers I have seen! He is kind, respectful, and always listens. He sits down and talks to me like a real person. Would highly recommend.
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Wouldn't want anyone else to manage my diabetes and endocrinology issues!
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Very personable and thorough with the exam
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I never feel rushed and always receive clearly spoken and precise information regarding my osteoporosis treatment.
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It's all been good.
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Great doctor, great staff.
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Very caring, always answered questions. A very nice man.
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I have recommended Doctor Kunkel to a friend. He has my trust and confidence that he will provide to the best of his knowledge excellent care.
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I was referred to this doctor by my PCP. He explained everything very thorough,
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Dr. Kunkle has been my endocrinologist for over 8 years. If he wasn't good, I would not be seeing him. I like him.
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Great visit with Dr. "K"
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Always courteous, knowledgeable and helpful
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Dr Kunkel has great customer service and so is his staff.
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This is the best clinic I have had since becoming diabetic. Dr kunkle is very kind and good at what he does and he cares about his patients
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This visit was up to the high standard that I have come to expect from Doctor Kunkle.
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The doctor has exceptional skills and great communication with emotional intelligence
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Exceptional!
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I am very happy with the care I receive.
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Very good makes me feel very comfortable
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Very happy
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Dr. Kunkel is the Best. I greatly appreciate him
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Excellent doctor !! Very knowledgeable and friendly. He is an important provider for me.
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Dr. Kunkel is very easy to communicate with and problem solve with. He has followed my situation and I have complete confidence in his judgment on this journey.
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Very courteous and personable.
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Good
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I've always had great experiences with Dr Kunkle and the nurses.
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Dr Kunkels team is amazing
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Excellent patient care
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He's amazing and helpful!
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Dr Kunkel listens and is open to any questions. Always answers in an easy way I can understand.
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It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Kunkle, he has good advice and is caring.
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Dr. Kunkel was professional and friendly.
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The best. Not much else to say. Great Dr., great staff.
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Friendly and efficient
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Everyone pleasant at all times great experience at every visit
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Dr. Kunkle is so good that I have recommended him to several people. My adult daughter started going to him on my recommendation following a bad experience with another endocrinologist.
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Dr. Kunkel and staff are always very nice and respectful. Never had a problem.
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Best dr. I ever had!!!?
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The best!!!!!!
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Dr. Kunkle is always informative and helpful. He considers only treatment that will absolutely help me. I have a unique situation and I trust his care fplan for me.
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Dr Kunkel had been one of the most helpful providers I have ever had. I have seen many specialists and he is so helpful, quick, listens to my concerns and helps me through them. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who asks.
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Really good people!
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Dr Kunkel is easy to talk too and listen well but don't feel like we get to the root of my health issues.
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The doctor and office was great!!
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Dr. Kunkel listens to my concerns and suggestions in my health care plan.
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Excellent.
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Dr Kunkel is absolutely awesome!!
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It always feels like family and friends when I go there.And they are all very cooperative.Respectful respectful friendly professional honest.Just a great place to go
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Dr. Kunkle provides excellent care!
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This is definitely one of the best providers ever and so is his staff
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I appreciate the patience and help the doctors and their staffs have shown us.
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Great!!!
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I was always seen on time and always had anwsers to my questions and concerns
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Dr. Kunkle is ALWAYS helpful, kind, curtious and LISTENS to me!!! His staff is some of the best Kadlec has!!! I HIGHLY recommend Kadlec Endocrinology!!!
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Very knowledgeable in this field of medicine
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Best doctor I have
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Always a great experience with Dr Kunkle and his staff. I have never had any problems or complaints.
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Dr Kunkel really know his field and has outstanding communication and compassion. Pays well to listen to him and follow his advice
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Very Professional
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Have no problem with dr kunkle
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Amazing Doctor & his M.A..!!!
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Dr. Kunkel has been my endocrinologist for years now and has always been attentive and professional while kind and always makes sure you have no questions before you leave. Being busy I love the Zoom option for appointments and it works flawlessly!
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Very thankful to have Dr Kunkel as my doctor.
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I have a lot of respect for Dr Kunkel. The communication at his office is excellent. The staff makes you feel comfortable.
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Dr Kunkel is amazing and more physicians like him are needed.
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Dr. Kunkel always makes patient not feel rushed to get you in and out. Patiently answers all questions.
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Very good doctor. Takes time to explain .
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The visit was quick, easy, and painless. Overall, great experience.
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He is exellent!
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Thank you, Dr. Kunkel!
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My care provider always answers my questions the same day I ask them in mychart.
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I adjust, started taking my insulin with pens and I was having a bit of difficulty. Dr. Kunkel took his time and explain how to use them so I get the full benefit and able to get a good nights sleep because he carefully explained what both of my insulin do with my blood sugar, and I am not to continue taking sugar drinks as often as I usually do. That was a big help, and I made a big change towards the bed because of the time he spent with me.
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Dr. Kunkle took time and explained a bout the difference between b12 and folate for my MTHFR
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Dr Kunkel provided me with more information regarding my illnesses than any other provider. I appreciate everything that Dr Kunkel has done and look forward to working with him to help me live the best life I can.
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I think that Dr. Kunkle is very is a great Dr. He listens and he give great advise! Great examples of what's going on with you.
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It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Kunkle. He is cordial and informative and nice to converse with.
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Dr. Kunkle is one of the good ones. I hope he stays with Kadlec because he is one of the few who actually care.
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Dr. Kunkel continues to be an exceptional doctor in every way and I feel very fortunate to be his patient.
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Dr Kunkle is a caring, knowledgable, friendly, excellent endocrinologist. I trust him to help me reach my goal of improving my blood sugar control.
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Dr. Kunkle has always been on top of my conditions and every adjustment has worked well. He also has seen my youngest son who is now 21 years old, after seeing several different doctors since he was 15 years old. He had gotten to the point that he wouldn't leave the house except for school. After graduation from high school my son got to the point he wouldn't leave his room and struggled with suicidal thoughts. I suggested he see Dr. Kunkle because he listens carefully and understands the body and development better than any endocrinologist I've ever seen. Dr. Kunkle, on the first visit ordered a blood test that diagnosed my son with adrenal hyperplasia. Since putting my son on medication he is a totally different young man. His condition usually is caught at birth but for some reason wasn't, also every other doctor he'd seen over the previous eight years missed this diagnosis. Not only with me, but also more importantly my son, Dr. Kunkle has made the difference in our quality of life. In my sons life he most likely saved him from suicide as he was at the end of his preverbal rope.
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Dr. Dunkel was so kind and professional.
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During this visit, there was a very nice intern. She was very knowledgeable and talked to our level of understanding. Then Dr Kunkle came in and mostly listened, then gave his advice. I always look forward to these appointments with Kunkle. He's so easy to talk to.
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Really enjoy my once-a-year appointment with Dr Kunkel, he is one of my favorite docs.
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Very good visit, Thank you
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Always seen quickly, everybody is great
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Very personable, easy to talk to.
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Dr. Kunkel is very kind and caring.
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Excellent
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Steven is nice friendly discuss any issues, nurses polite funny, I'm a joker funny guy these folks just laugh which is good wake up be happy only 1 life that's how I feel now.
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Dr. Always puts me at ease.
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All very good
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Dr Kunkle not only is a respectful and professional but as become a friend that I feel has my best interest as a top priority. He also always allows me to be part of my treat and is respectful of my patient Rights as it should be.
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It was a very good experience
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Everything that I needed to know was talked about and it was a great appointment as always
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Good care
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He is awsome
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This visit we discussed potential changes to medicines and the changes I've made to my diet and exercise routines. Dr. Kunkel provided advice that confirmed my plans for future care. It was a very good visit.
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I was impressed with the detailed explanations I received as well as the doctor asking my thoughts on how he was talking about proceeding with treatment.
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Best ever!
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Great experience!!!
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Had a great check up with Dr. Kunkel, but the drive from the lower valley was so tense and nerve racking because of the bad weather. I thank the doctor and the staff at his office. Thank you
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Dr kunkle and his Med assistant are great! They always reply to my questions I have very quickly. This is the best medical team I have had. I'm so happy and lucky to have found them.
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Dr Kunkel is always attentive to my situation and is very good about answering any questions that I might have.
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Dr. Kunkel is a great doctor. He is knowledgeable and personable.
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Very impressed with Dr. Kunkle. I'm glad I was able to become his patient.
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Felt comfortable and heard with the staff and doctor
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He is never hurried, answers any message I send very quickly and is a good listener.
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I visit this provider every 3 months. I never have waited more than 10 minutes to be seen. The Dr appears well versed in my medical history (I have had a transplant), listens well, and asks insightful questions to encourage me to fully express myself. Staff are always friendly yet professional.
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Good for me
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All good
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Always very professional
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Dr Kunkel is an excellent physician Really listens, has a plan and cares deeply. Uses K chart communication very well
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I see Dr Kunkel once per year for routine follow up. His office orders blood tests in advance of my appointments and I get those tests completed in time for him to review them before my appointment. It's been working well.
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Dr Kunkel and his MA are amazing.
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No complaints
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Our experience was very positive because everyone we encountered in the office was very knowledgeable, compassionate and friendly.
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Dr. Kunkle is one of my many.
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Dr. Kunkel and team are terrific. The best care providers I have.
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I have recommended Dr. Kunkel to at least 10 people in the past four years. He is phenomenal.
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Dr Kunkel always spends time and is never in a rush, always explains things and is very easy to talk to.
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Excellent!!
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Excellent doctor and staff.
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From the time I walk into reception area to the time I walk out everybody at this office is fantastic to deal with, and that goes twice for Dr. Kunkel.
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Listens well, uses my chart and great communication on there
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Dr Kunkel is prompt to answer questions I have asked on the email feature of MyChart. I have never had to wait long In an exam room for him to arrive after the nurse has taken my vitals. Visits are pleasant and efficient but never hurried or impersonal.
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Very good care
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Dr Kunkel is always on top of how to manage or change my meds for the best advantage of what is going on with my body and condition. I trust him completely with my care.
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They see me right away when I check in early. Nurse and Dr. Are good ect
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I have seen Dr. Kunkel in the past. He was then, and continues to be, one of the best doctors I've ever encountered. He is kind, gives easy to understand explanations, is prepared with knowledge of my health historyjust a wonderful Dr & human!!!
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It was all very good.
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Dr Kunkel is my far the most thorough, knowledgeable, caring and kind provider I have ever had.
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Have been seeing Dr. Kunkle for a few years now. He Is a great doctor. I enjoy speaking with him during every visit. He's extremely Insightful, and actually listened to you. I would highly recommend anyone that was in need of visiting a Doctor for his type of practice, to go to him. He's made my visits very comfortable, and has shown to be extremely professional. Great guy all around; two thumbs up!
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Calcium Score
- Adrenal Disorders
- Bone Densitometry
- Diabetes Management
- Endocrine Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disease
- Pituitary Disorders
- Testosterone Deficiency
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Nodule
- Virtual Care
Very thing is goodgreat guy
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