Steven D. Kunkel, MD
Richland, WA 99352
Kadlec Clinic - Endocrinology
1100 Goethals Drive, Suite B, Richland, WA 99352
Insurances Accepted
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- Health Net - TriCare
- Providence Health Plan
- United Healthcare PPO
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- Evernorth PPO
- Molina Medicare Advantage
- Asuris Northwest Health PPO
- Premera Medicare Advantage PPO
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield Of Oregon PPO
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
- Moda Medicare Advantage PPO
- First Health-Coventry PPO
- Humana PPO
- Providence Health Plan PPO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Community Health Plan Of WA Medicaid
- Moda PPO
- Moda Medicaid
- Premera PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
- Molina Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- Coordinated Care Medicaid
- Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
- Humana
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- Asuris Northwest Health TRIWEST
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield Of Oregon Medicare Advantage PPO
- Wellpoint Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health PPO,Medicare Advantage-HMO
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About Steven D. Kunkel
Dr. Kunkel truly enjoys serving his patients and sees his role as that of a coach, guiding them toward the right treatment options for their lifestyle. His objective is to investigate each patient's unique situation and work with them to offer solutions for heath concerns such as diabetes, over and under active thyroid, obesity, high cholesterol, adrenal diseases, menstrual irregularity, metabolic issues and other endocrine disorders.
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency
University of Iowa Hospitals
Internal Medicine
University of Iowa Hospitals
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
American Diabetes Association and the Association of American Endocrinologists.
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism

Kadlec
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
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I see Dr. Kunkel every 3 months for my thyroid, his office is my favorite Kadlec Clinic the front desk are always cheerful, MA's are wonderful and personable, Dr. Kunkel is very knowledgeable and always answers my questions and listens to my progress and informs me of what steps we are next or staying with current thyroid management plan we are currently on. As far as scheduling goes I am scheduled by the MA before leaving and I keep that appointment
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My doctor he's amazing.
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I can always count on this provider to have the knowledge and expertise to make good decisions about what meds are going to work the best for me, and is always attentive and caring. He is also excellent about returning calls right away when I have a concern. I am extremely happy with this provider and hope to be his patient for many years in the future.
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All good
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Very good experience.
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Very good experience.
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Listens carefully to me, answers any questions I have, and is always familiar with my medical history.
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Dr Kunkle is a very compassionate man, love the guy
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I drive almost 2 hours to see my provider because he is that good!
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We love Dr Kunkel
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Dr Kunkel is an exceptionally responsive to my questions and concerns.
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Dr. Kunkel is the best. He really listens and always offers sound advise.
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Dr. Kunkel is amazing!!! He answered all my questions and made me feel like he actually cared
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Always enjoy my visits to Dr. Kunkle, he seems very caring and nice to talk to!
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Everybody in Dr Kunkel's practice from receptionist, nurses, and Dr. Kunkel have made managing my diabetes easy. Great crew from the time I walk in the door to the time I walk out.
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The receptionist are always friendly and helpful. The doctors are very helpful.
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Very caring and offered various solution's to my problems.
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Great Dr
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Great
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Great Doc, Brilliant Compassionate and excellent communicator
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Kunkle and his staff are fabulous...thanks to you all
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Dr. Is so understanding and thorough. Very nice and professional.
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Every thing was well explained and I was listened to. Friendly and polite staff including the doctor.
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Very prompt, polite and professional.
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Very patient and caring
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I truly appreciate the genuine care and concern for my wellbeing, by Dr. Kunkle and his staff. Thank you very much.
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He listened well and answered my questions.
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Excellent
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Dr.Kunkel always explains things and listens to my questions or concerns in a very professional manner. He is helping me get my situation under control and I have the most confidence in his recommendations. I think we work as a team trying to figure out my situation.
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I appreciated Dr. Kunkel's kind, thorough answers to all my concerns.
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Dr K is always patient and kind; listens attentively and then answers my questions in a way that is very understandable.
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Great
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Always very good
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Exceptional doctor & staff!!!I always feel respected & like they have my bestestest interest at heart!!! Never rushes me & trys hard to help where they can if able!!! I am lucky to have Doc Kunkle as part of my health team!!!
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All good.no bad
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He is a very caring Doctor. I've recently referred my Daughter.
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I was pleased with my meeting with Dr. Kunkle.
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Always good to visit with my health care provider
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Kunkel is very kind
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Dr Kunkel and staff are one reason why I stay with Kadlec rn. If it wasn't for him trying to push for testing that he can order, as he ran into roadblocks trying to order genetic testing (that I've needed since 2001 when your OBGYN department completely dropped the ball!) I'd be an even more limbo than I am right now as your patient, Kadlec. Dr Kunkel is a caring, passionate, and very knowledgeable doctor that I appreciate very much the extent he tries to help his patients!
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Always nice to visit this provider. He is never hurried and answers all my concerns.
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I've been extremely ill since October 2024,likely due to the massive amount of drugs I was prescribed during hospital visit. My PCP did not help with my concerns. I was lucky Dr. Kunkle had an unexpected opening. (I had originally been scheduled for March 2025). I was so sick I could barely stand, leave the house, breathe... Dr. Kunkle listened to me and changed my meds (mostly heart related). I felt better almost immediately. I feel like I lost 3 months of my life before he helped me. Still have to try to get a cardiologist to see me, but for now I'm a functional person.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kunkel is an excellent doctor who always takes the time necessary to ensure superb medical treatment. He hears what you have to say and he treats you in a professional and very competent manner.
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Dr. Dunkel is an excellent doctor. He is friendly knowledgeable and always listens to everything I have to say and answers all my concerns. He is a credit to Kadlec !!!
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Dr Kunkel is a wonderful Dr. Very knowledgeable Always listens
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Excellent staff, really liked the doctor
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Dr. Kunkel is a great endocrinologist. I enjoy our appointments and always look forward to his advice for me. Thank you!
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Seems to be very thorough.
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Dr. Kunkel is a very wise and compassionate doctor. He answers all of my questions and concerns. I always look forward to my yearly visit.
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Very good
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Always a good visit
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I see Dr. Kunkel annually for follow up after complete thyroidectomy in 2008. He is a good listener and provides me with easy to follow advice for my continuing care.
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Very good experience. I have no complaints
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Excellent in every way!!!
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It is always a pleasure to visit Dr. Kunkle
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I always feel my concerns are being heard,respected and important..
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He's very helpful. He answer all my question and he ordered me to do blood test. He answer every question I ask about my health and he very helpful impatient and I always go back to him because he excellent doctor.
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He listened to me.
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Excellent care. Provider works with me not at me. I feel at ease and he is comfortable to talk with him.
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Good experience
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Great doctor very courteous very knowledgeable
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This was my first visit to Kadlec and I was impressed with the professionalism and care of all persons I interacted with during my visit.
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Dr Kunkle and staff are professional, kind, skilled and experienced which all is much appreciated.
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Best doctor I've ever had. Most knowledgeable and caring!
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Always a good visit.
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Very thoughtful and responsive to my needs. Provides guidance and give informed options.
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Very understanding , well manor
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Excellent doctor
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Great visit
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I'm never in the waiting room more than a couple of minutes. Dr Kunkel respects my time. I love that about him and his staff.
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Very thing is goodgreat guy
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Doctor Kunkle Is always kind courteous professionalAnd a definitely knows his business and knows what's going on with me and how to do things.And if he makes an error in things it's easy to he makes it really easy to correct it
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He is a very good care provider.
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Always take time to provide information & allows time for questions & concerns. Very personable.
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I just love Dr Kunkel and he's so great on my anxiety to work with. Very gentle and kind. I wish all of my care providers were like him. I hope he never leaves cause he's so great.
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Very easy to talk with and loved his bow tie!!!
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Dr. Kunkel is an informed and highly knowledgeable Dr in his field. I was grateful that I was able to see him. However getting an appointment or even getting someone to call me back was a bit of a challenge.
Providence Patient
It is comforting to know that Dr. Kunkel is completely aware of my health condition and we work well together to figure out a plan. He listens and shares his professional opinion and I always leave knowing we are on the same page. Great Dr.! Wish he had more room for new patients, I'd recommend him in a minute.
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everything was good
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Very good care!!!
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Thanks for providing great medical care for me.
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Usual very high level of care and advice given
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Doctors I see there are saving my life with medical issues. Awesome thanks
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I appreciate Dr. Kunkel's checking my thyroid gland for nodules since none of my other providers do this. It gives me peace of mind.
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Always a positive interaction and experience.
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Always good.
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Dr. Kunkel is the most amazing, kindest and considerate doctor I have ever had in 54 years! He always listens to me and gets back to me in a super fast time period! I just really appreciate him and all he has done for me!
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The care team was very courteous and friendly.
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Excellent
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Always great care provided.
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Thank you Dr. Kunkle
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The Dr was very nice and let me know what to do .
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Dr. Kunkel is a professional who I trust and give excellent care and advice. He covers all the necessary parameters and is so knowledgeable.
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Dr. Kunkel helped me navigate getting a costly prescription at a reasonable cost. He was very responsive through email and helped me successfully obtain this prescription through the best method possible to reduce my costs.
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Dr. Kunkel is attentive and polite. The front desk attendants are kind and the nurses are pleasant.
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Always helpful visits
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Very friendly, kind and helpful
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Good it is real easy to talk to Dr Kunkel and his staff!
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Dr Kunkel is an exceptionally respectful and good professional. I have appreciated him very much.
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It was extremely hard to get into Dr Kunkel. It took months to finally see him but when I did he was amazing and I know why it takes months to get in because he takes time to be with you.
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He pays attention to what I have to say and never seems rushed.
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The Doctor and staff where exceptional
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Was a very informative visit with this provider.
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Doc Kunkel and team are terrific.
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Dr. Kunkel is an incredibly pleasant and knowledgeable person.
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Very kind and personable. Easy to talk with about anything.
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Dr. Kunkel is an amazing doctor and human being and I am so grateful to have an understanding and helpful medical professional
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Dr Kunkel and his staff have been very helpful trying to manage my diabetes and other hormonal issues. I greatly appreciate their team.
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Dr. Kunkel is great! He and his staff are pleasant, prompt, and efficient, but I feel they listen to my questions and I have as much time as I need to get answers. I feel respected and listened to.
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Best experience ever
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Dr Kunkel is always friendly and very helpful when I have questions or need anything.
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Dr. Kunkel is a great doctor. He comes in and greets me and then sits down and looks right at me and we discuss my health and meds and test. He never makes me feel rushed like he doesn't have time for me. I hope he doesn't leave, it would be next to impossible to replace him
Providence Patient
Dr.Kunkel is so great to have as my endocrinologist. He always listens and is so good about explaining to me what is going on with my health and what steps we can take to address it. I feel confident when I leave his office that I'm on a good track and that if I have concerns before my next visit I can reach out to him. He is always so fast to respond to messages and also to explain blood work. I really appreciate him.
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Dr.Kunkel is one of the best providers I have seen! He is kind, respectful, and always listens. He sits down and talks to me like a real person. Would highly recommend.
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Wouldn't want anyone else to manage my diabetes and endocrinology issues!
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Very personable and thorough with the exam
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I never feel rushed and always receive clearly spoken and precise information regarding my osteoporosis treatment.
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It's all been good.
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Great doctor, great staff.
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Very caring, always answered questions. A very nice man.
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I have recommended Doctor Kunkel to a friend. He has my trust and confidence that he will provide to the best of his knowledge excellent care.
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I was referred to this doctor by my PCP. He explained everything very thorough,
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Dr. Kunkle has been my endocrinologist for over 8 years. If he wasn't good, I would not be seeing him. I like him.
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Great visit with Dr. "K"
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Always courteous, knowledgeable and helpful
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Dr Kunkel has great customer service and so is his staff.
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This is the best clinic I have had since becoming diabetic. Dr kunkle is very kind and good at what he does and he cares about his patients
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This visit was up to the high standard that I have come to expect from Doctor Kunkle.
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The doctor has exceptional skills and great communication with emotional intelligence
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I am very happy with the care I receive.
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Exceptional!
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Very good makes me feel very comfortable
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Very happy
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Dr. Kunkel is the Best. I greatly appreciate him
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Excellent doctor !! Very knowledgeable and friendly. He is an important provider for me.
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Dr. Kunkel is very easy to communicate with and problem solve with. He has followed my situation and I have complete confidence in his judgment on this journey.
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Very courteous and personable.
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Good
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Dr Kunkels team is amazing
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I've always had great experiences with Dr Kunkle and the nurses.
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Excellent patient care
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He's amazing and helpful!
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Dr Kunkel listens and is open to any questions. Always answers in an easy way I can understand.
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It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Kunkle, he has good advice and is caring.
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Dr. Kunkel was professional and friendly.
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The best. Not much else to say. Great Dr., great staff.
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Friendly and efficient
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Everyone pleasant at all times great experience at every visit
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Dr. Kunkle is so good that I have recommended him to several people. My adult daughter started going to him on my recommendation following a bad experience with another endocrinologist.
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Dr. Kunkel and staff are always very nice and respectful. Never had a problem.
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Best dr. I ever had!!!?
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The best!!!!!!
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Dr Kunkel had been one of the most helpful providers I have ever had. I have seen many specialists and he is so helpful, quick, listens to my concerns and helps me through them. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who asks.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kunkle is always informative and helpful. He considers only treatment that will absolutely help me. I have a unique situation and I trust his care fplan for me.
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Really good people!
Providence Patient
Dr Kunkel is easy to talk too and listen well but don't feel like we get to the root of my health issues.
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The doctor and office was great!!
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Dr. Kunkel listens to my concerns and suggestions in my health care plan.
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Excellent.
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Dr Kunkel is absolutely awesome!!
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It always feels like family and friends when I go there.And they are all very cooperative.Respectful respectful friendly professional honest.Just a great place to go
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Dr. Kunkle provides excellent care!
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This is definitely one of the best providers ever and so is his staff
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I appreciate the patience and help the doctors and their staffs have shown us.
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Great!!!
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I was always seen on time and always had anwsers to my questions and concerns
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Dr. Kunkle is ALWAYS helpful, kind, curtious and LISTENS to me!!! His staff is some of the best Kadlec has!!! I HIGHLY recommend Kadlec Endocrinology!!!
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Very knowledgeable in this field of medicine
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Best doctor I have
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abnormal Calcium Score
- Adrenal Disorders
- Bone Densitometry
- Diabetes Management
- Endocrine Disorders
- Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disease
- Pituitary Disorders
- Testosterone Deficiency
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Nodule
- Virtual Care
Dr. Kunkel in my opinion is the most caring and kind doctor I've ever seen
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