Dr. John Kirkwood, MD
Dr. John Kirkwood, MD is a medical oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients.
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5115 Centre Ave Fl 2 Pittsburgh, PA 15232Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kirkwood is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Kirkwood specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Kirkwood to family and friends is 4 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. John Kirkwood, MD is a medical oncologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients.Medical Oncology
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Yale University
Medical School, 1973
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (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™ (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.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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