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Dr. Kenneth Newkirk, MD

Dr. Kenneth Newkirk, MD

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

Dr. Kenneth Newkirk, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Neptune, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Ocean University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

3700 State Route 33 Ste 101 Neptune, NJ 07753

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Dr. Newkirk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Newkirk

4.2

25 ratings, 17 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Satisfied Senior – Jul 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Joanne C – Oct 15, 2022
Joanne, we apologize about the unpleasant...Read More
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What went well
  • 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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Donna Mitchell – May 04, 2022
Wow! We are so pleased you had such a wonderful...Read More
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What went well
No results
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
5 people found this helpful
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Wes K. – Mar 31, 2022
Wes, we apologize for the unpleasant experience....Read More
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Christine stoiaken – Jan 28, 2022
Christine, we are so pleased you had such an...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sets the Standard – May 20, 2021
Dr. Newkirk's Reply –
Thank you so much for your trust and support!
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Christian Zitani – Mar 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Oct 28, 2020
Dr. Newkirk's Reply –
Thank you for your trust!
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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L. Bean – Oct 27, 2020
Dr. Newkirk's Reply –
Thank you so much!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cara – Oct 09, 2020
Dr. Newkirk's Reply –
Thank you, Cara!
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Aimee Everhard in Matawan – Mar 29, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Helena B in Neptune – Mar 13, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Howell, NJ – Apr 20, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Brielle, NJ – Mar 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Alexandria, VA – Feb 25, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Barbara KANFER in Brick nj – Mar 14, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Oakhurst, NJ – Jan 09, 2016
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Fellowship Trained, Head and Neck Oncologic SurgeryBoard Certified, Pediatric and Adult Otolaryngology read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Newkirk is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Coastal Ear Nose and Throat LLC3700 State Route 33 Ste 101 Neptune, NJ 07753
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Sat: 8:00am - 12:30pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office100 Commons Way Ste 210 Holmdel, NJ 07733
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Office1301 Route 72 W Ste 340 Manahawkin, NJ 08050
    3
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 7:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Riverview Medical Center

      1 Riverview Plz
      Red Bank, NJ 07701
      Recipient of 20
      hospital awards

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

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

      1945 State Route 33
      Neptune, NJ 07753
      Recipient of 47
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      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™ (2025, 2024, 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.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Ocean University Medical Center

      425 Jack Martin Blvd
      Brick, NJ 08724
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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