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Dr. Christopher Lykins, MD

Dr. Christopher Lykins, MD

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

Dr. Christopher Lykins, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Scottsdale, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 230 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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Dr. Lykins' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lykins

4.1
43 ratings, 22 with a written review
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Excellent physician
Dr. Lykins asked questions and listened. He was kind and caring, very knowledgeable and efficient.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 11, 2025
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Sporadic nosebleed.
Dr. Lykins knew immediately what was causing my sporadic nosebleeds and knew exactly how to remedy it. He was quick and accurate. Even had some conversation and a laugh.
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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Dec 27, 2024
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Telehealth
Doctor Lykins is a great doctor…He has been taking care of my daughter for over 15years, keeping her healthy and happy.Besides being an amazing professional, he is very patient and kind.
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 24, 2024
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Excellent start to finish .
Great Dr.
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 15, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
He is an excellent practitioner who is knowledgeable, experienced, and a problem solver.
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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Oct 16, 2023
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Dr. Lykins is very professional
He listened to me. He thoroughly explained my options. I felt valued as a patient. He is someone I can highly recommend.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 25, 2023
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Terrible Front Office Staff
I called a month ago to schedule an appt. with Dr. Lykins and my appt. was supposed to be a week from now but I called them today to see what I need to bring to my appt. they told me that they don't take my insurance. When I called a month ago to make the appointment I specifically told them what insurance I have & they assured me that they took my insurance. I wasted a month thinking that I was going to have an appointment with Dr. Lykins when I could've had an appointment with another doctor 2 weeks prior but Dr. Lykins was closer because I live up north. My pulmonary doctor asked me what doctor I had found because he wanted to refer his patients to him as well. Also when I called to confirm I spoke to a Deanna and she wanted to comfirm with the office manager, but was out to lunch so she promised me a call back but 2 hours later I had to call back. Now I have to call back the other doctor & probably have to wait another month to get in. Make sure you confirm everything!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 15, 2022
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Not as I expected to be treated
The staff were kind and professional. However, the doctor spent hardly any time at all listening or caring about my problem. He was very dismissive of my problems and I felt humiliated after leaving his office. VERY disappointing!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 15, 2022
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Arrogant and rushed
The front-office staff moved my appointment three times, the last being the day of my appointment. I had to readjust my schedule repeatedly, and they never even apologized or indicated that they realized this was an inconvenience. Dr. Lykins is somewhat likable but is also incredibly rushed. The second he flung open the door it seemed I was wasting his time. The amount of time he spent looking in each ear was truly, and I mean it, less than a second per ear. He talks incredibly fast and has an arrogant and abrupt manner. I usually understand doctors quite well, but he was hard to follow due to explaining information so fast. Super condescending.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Disappointed in Phoenix – Jun 03, 2022
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Dr Lykins is totally invested in making sure patients understand what is expected and in making them comfortable
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dawn L Wetherbee – Jan 14, 2022
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THE BEST ENT DOCTOR CHRIST LYKIN’S I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ENT DOCTOR. THE STAFF ARE THE SWEETEST, AND THE DR'S ARE AMAZING. THEY MAKE SURE THAT THEY SOLVE ALL YOUR ENT PROBLEMS. THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR THEIR PATENTS. MOST DEF 5 STAR ENT OFFICE. THANK YOU SO MUCH DOCTOR CHRIST LYKIN’S GOD BLESS HIM.!!! ????????????
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Havana Moushi – Dec 09, 2021
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If you're looking for a good ENT doctor, you will be highly satisfied with Dr. Lykins.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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David Helgeson – Nov 10, 2021
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Dr. Christopher Lykins is absolutely great. He is very professional, took the time to listen and did answered all of my questions. I already recommended Dr. Lykins to all of my friends & family!
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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Jaime Ayala – Oct 19, 2021
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Dr. Lykins prescribed me an antibiotic than I am allergic to. His Physician's Assistant was the rudest medical professional I have ever spoken with. A procedure was done during a routine visit that was billed separate from the exam, without consent, and billed for over $200 -- which there is no recourse for, because "it's in the paperwork." Those on top of the doctor referring me for a CT Scan (because I told him I have been treated for sinusitis with antibiotics multiple times in the past and it hasn't worked), only to get a text message that says "Mild but worsening sinusitis. Will prescribe a prolonged antibiotic. Call our office and schedule 1 month follow-up." ...so after being referred for advanced diagnostics because antibiotics hadn't worked in the past, I was told nothing showed up and to try antibiotics. Will avoid this Dr. and the entire Valley ENT network going forward.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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James – Oct 05, 2021
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Horrible front office staff! I had an appt. scheduled for months and when I arrived I was told I had no appt. that day or any other day in the future. Too bad I didn't have the appt. card with me that day but now know the office staff is rude AND incompetent. One wonders if the doctors are too.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Elizabeth Riley – Sep 19, 2020
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Great doc. Always on time. Answers questions and talks to u like an adult. He did a great job in hubby surgery. 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
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Jan 24, 2020
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Extremely happy with Dr. Lykins and his staff!! From start to finish my experience was excellent. I had a complicated 2 hour nose surgery and the results have been fantastic!! I tend to bleed a lot and had excessive bleeding the next day. I called the next day and Dr. Lykins saw me immediately!!
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
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Jack H Tanowitz – Sep 03, 2019
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Poor bedside manner - barely spent any time examining and brushed off any concerns as if his time was being wasted
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jonathan R in AZ – Jul 27, 2018
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Dr Lykins listens to patients and inspires confidence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 03, 2018
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Our daughter was seen in March and Dr. Lykins suggested tonsillectomy. Our insurance denied the original request due to not enough information. Since then we have called multiple times and the office staff keeps suggesting that they are waiting to hear on the appeal claim and medical records for our pediatrician. Neither one has actually received contact from Dr. Lykins office staff, there has been no appeal to the insurance company or our pediatrician. Our pediatrician suggest 2nd opinion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Father in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe careful and attentive listening is the key to patient care.

biography

I have been in practice for over 14 years in the valley and am an Arizona native. 
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Wa School Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1995
  • University Of Arizona

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Southwest ENT and Sinus Center PLC20201 N Scottsdale Healthcare Dr Ste 230 Scottsdale, AZ 85255
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    Practice

    HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    2

    Practice

    North Valley Surgery Center8901 E Raintree Dr Ste 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    3
    Kenneth M Piper Family Health Center9007 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    4