Dr. Nathan C. Kanning, MD | Ponderay, ID | General Surgeon

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Dr. Nathan Kanning is a surgeon with 24 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and specializes in general surgery with additional expertise in other surgical disciplines. Dr. Kanning communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kanning practices at Boundary Community Hospital and provides care at locations in both Ponderay and Sandpoint, Idaho. He focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His surgical expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopy procedures, and laparoscopic surgeries. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.1

9 Ratings
24 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Kanning's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

9 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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I have only had 2 visits so far with Dr. Kanning but he always had a smile for me. Awesome bedside manner. I felt more comfy after he came in pre-op. Thank you. Julie D. DOS 5-21-20

May 24th, 2020

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Surgical repair

April 22nd, 2019

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Dr. Kanning made a scary experience very comfortable

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 27th, 2017

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Excellent doctor, friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 14th, 2015

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I was taken to the ER requiring emergency surgery. I had never met Dr. Kanning having worked with a differnt surgen from out of town. Due to the emergency basis of my current need, Dr. Kanning was recommended by my F.N.P. Jane Hoover. Dr. Kanning is kind, thorough, professional; we agreed on the approach to my medical needs. Immediately upon coming out of anesthesia I knew the surgery went well, pain was greatly deceased, his follow-up at the hospital was great. I went home feeling much better and never touched a pain pill. He did a fantastic job on something that could have turned out bad. He is now my surgeon whatever the need!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 29th, 2013

Pend Oreill Surgery Center Llc

30544 Highway 200 Ste 201Ponderay, ID 83852

Tel: (208) 265-8194

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

WedClosed

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Sandpoint Surgical Associates

414 Church St Ste 206Sandpoint, ID 83864

Tel: (208) 263-1421

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Nathan Christian Kanning, MD	Dr. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon, MD	Dr. Timothy Vaughn Chavis, MD	Dr. Robert John Burnett III
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.1 (9 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	3 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Ponderay , ID	Rochester , NY	Newport , WA	Coeur D Alene , ID
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Other

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Kanning's NPI number is 1740486216.

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Urology
9 Years Exp | Coeur D Alene, ID
(0)
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Surgery
18 Years Exp | Newport, WA
(1)
Dr. Michael Christopher Genoff, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
41 Years Exp | Sandpoint, ID
(4)
Dr. Charles W Maile, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
47 Years Exp | Sandpoint, ID
(0)
Dr. Hannah Faith Robbins, MD
Surgery
11 Years Exp | Sandpoint, ID
(1)
Dr. Grant Peters, MD
Anesthesiology
47 Years Exp | Bakersfield, CA
(0)
Dr. Scott Gregory Bryk, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
29 Years Exp | Spokane, WA
(0)
Dr. David Kingman Murray, MD
Surgery
37 Years Exp | Newport, WA
(0)
Dr. Richard Glen Neher
Surgery
51 Years Exp | Sandpoint, ID
(2)
Dr. Mark Allen Hernandez, MD
Family Medicine
37 Years Exp | Sandpoint, ID
(10)

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What languages does Dr. Nathan Kanning speak?: Dr. Nathan Kanning speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nathan Kanning affiliated with?: Dr. Nathan Kanning is affiliated with Boundary Community Hospital.
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