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Dr. Curtis Shinabarger, MD

Dr. Curtis Shinabarger, MD

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

Dr. Curtis Shinabarger, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Evansville, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville and Deaconess Gibson Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

350 W Columbia St Ste 200 Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 425-2646

Dr. Shinabarger 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. Shinabarger specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Shinabarger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shinabarger

4.0
12 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I recently visited the office of Dr. Shinabarger. I began my journey seeing his P.A., Dana, whom I absolutely adore. She was extremely knowledgeable and eager to help me. She discovered a health condition I wasn't aware I had when examining for the main health condition I was concerned about. She did everything she could for me  then decided it was time for me to see Dr. Shinabarger. This is where my experience turned sour. He was friendly at first, eager to know my background and information. He examined me and we spoke briefly about his findings. He referred me to have a CT exam done and 20 days of strong antibiotics. He then told me that if the CT didn't show anything and the antibiotics didn't help, he "didn't have anything for me". Instead of admitting this was out of his knowledge and referring me to someone else, he just blew it off. I completed the antibiotics and completed the CT. I returned today for my follow-up appointment. I have never felt so demeaned and mocked in all my
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Courtney – Oct 08, 2019
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Dr. Shinabarger has been our ENT for all 4 our children. He is super sweet and takes the time to help figure out what is going on with your child.
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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Cook in Newburgh, IN – Dec 16, 2017
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So Very thankful for him coming to my rescue after being mualed by a big dog The ER Dr said my lip was evisterated/gone and there was nothing he could do after a 45min ride gushing blood to get there,so I sat there scared bleeding out,heart rate on bottem was 112 and I was hyperventelating the Er didnt know what to do so I just sat there almost in shock, then they called a few sergeons for help,Thank God for this Dr showing up for me and suturing my mouth or It would have been alot worse! TY
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tiffany in Evansville – Mar 27, 2017
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He answered all of our questions and reassured the concerns we had about our son. Did a wonderful job with everything, from the initial office visits to the surgery and follow-ups.
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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Jan 10, 2017
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great 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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mary biggerstaff in newburgh in. – Oct 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Curtis Shinabarger, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Evansville, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • Iu Health University

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Iu Health Methodist

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
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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Dr. Shinabarger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail350 W Columbia St Ste 200 Evansville, IN 47710
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lawrence County Memorial Hospital

      2200 State St
      Lawrenceville, IL 62439

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

      95%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      94%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      19% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Deaconess Hospital

      600 Mary St
      Evansville, IN 47710
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (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

      1% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Deaconess Gibson Hospital

      1808 Sherman Dr
      Princeton, IN 47670

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

      88%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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