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Dr. Karl Doerfer, MD

Dr. Karl Doerfer, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Karl Doerfer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Milwaukee, WI. He is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Otolaryngology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

8900 W Doyne Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-5580

Dr. Doerfer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Doerfer specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Doerfer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Doerfer

4.9

13 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Jan 07, 2025
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Dec 02, 2024
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Nov 13, 2024
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Sep 02, 2024
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Jun 14, 2024
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Jun 06, 2024
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Mar 27, 2024
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Mar 08, 2024
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Dec 20, 2023
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Oct 13, 2023
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Oct 09, 2023
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Oct 06, 2023
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Dr. Karl Doerfer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Milwaukee, WI. He is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • 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.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Doerfer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Otolaryngology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

    Otolaryngology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital8900 W Doyne Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Froedtert Hospital

      9200 W Wisconsin Ave
      Milwaukee, WI 53226
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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