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Dr. Kenneth Kirton Jr, MD

Dr. Kenneth Kirton Jr, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Kirton Jr, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Freeman, SD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Freeman Regional Health Services.

5 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 5 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

804 S Walnut St Freeman, SD 57029

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(605) 925-2104

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  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kirton Jr specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 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. Kenneth Kirton Jr, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Freeman, SD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of South Dakota

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Wellspring Wholistic Care Center804 S Walnut St Freeman, SD 57029
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Practice

Freeman Regional Health Services510 E 8th St Freeman, SD 57029
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Freeman Regional Health Services

    510 E 8th St
    Freeman, SD 57029

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

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

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

    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

    Outstanding 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

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera

    600 Billars St
    Scotland, SD 57059
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