Dr. Nicholas Wirtz, MD
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Dr. Nicholas Wirtz, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Dr. Nicholas Wirtz, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Shawnee Mission, KS. He is affiliated with medical facilities Menorah Medical Center and Research Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Ascentist Ear, Nose & Throat - Merriam
Dr. Wirtz 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. Wirtz specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Wirtz's Reviews
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About Me
biography
Dr. Nicholas Wirtz is a fellowship trained Otolaryngologist (ENT) Head and Neck Surgeon specializing in the management of cancers of the head and neck. A native of Blue Springs, he earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, graduating...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Minnesota
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Missouri School Of Medicine
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical 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 awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsPatient 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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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