Dr. Robert L. Kistner, MD | Chandler, AZ | Surgery

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Dr. Robert Kistner is a surgeon with four decades of experience serving patients in Chandler, Arizona. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital. Dr. Kistner is board-certified and provides care in English to his patients.

Dr. Kistner practices at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and sees patients in Chandler. He specializes in treating conditions such as abdominal pain and bowel obstruction. His surgical expertise includes abscess drainage and emergency care procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.7

34 Ratings
40 years of experience
speaks English
University Hospital
21 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
5 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr.Kistner, on the night of my motorcycle accident, tried to send me home with a serious concussion. Smarter people prevailed and I stayed in the emergency room until I was able to walk and talk 3 days later. Next he didn't have a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield so he charged me his full rate and has taken me to collections ! I have offered him the amount BCBS offered me to pay him and he hasn't accepted it. I never consented to his services nor did I ever meet him! Sad

December 14th, 2018

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His bedside manner is awful. He refused to answer questions, was condescending and arrogant. We could deal with his attitude had he not ripped my brother's new stoma (by another surgeon) with his rough exam. Dr Kistner caused him to have another 12" of intestine removed and ANOTHER stoma surgery. Thanks, Dr Kistner. This state will have less sick people when you finally retire someday. Sad.

August 4th, 2018

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reassuring humorous matter of fact

June 13th, 2018

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No insurance affiliation and refuses to accept what the insurance company pays. He bills you for more than is the norm according to the insurance company. The hospital calls him in knowing full well what insurance you have yet they do not care either

July 2nd, 2016

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Went to emergency room with severe abdominal pain dr k was reassuring and unassuming in his demeanor had hole in my colon surgery uneventful

October 20th, 2015

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Dr. K actually took the time to draw pictures of my operation. explaining the steps that were required then explaining anticipated downtime from work and over recovery from my colon surgery

May 17th, 2013

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overall experience outstanding

November 20th, 2012

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felt i was in good hands

November 11th, 2012

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met him in the emergency room was in the operating room in about an hour. it was 230 am yet everything was explained to me all my questions were answered. i was discharged the next day. at my office visit there was no wait and he escorted me to the room. cordial compassionate is the only thing that comes to mind

May 23rd, 2012

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I went to the ER and CT Scan showed gall bladder issues but not enough for them to admitt me at the time. I followed up with Dr. Kistner office the office was able to get me in on Tuesday and was very helpful. I spoke with Dr. Kistner and I had my gall bladder removed two days later. Dr. kistner was excellent explaining the procedure and what needed to be done. His office staff was also very help with the information I needed to do surgery.

May 14th, 2012

Kistner Robert L Jr Office

845 E Warner Rd Ste 104Chandler, AZ 85225

Tel: (480) 706-6151

Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

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Trios Southridge Hospital

3810 Plaza WayKennewick, WA 99338


Dr. Robert Louis Kistner, MD	Dr. Arthur Maydell, MD	Stephanie Morgando, APRN	Nabiel Azar, DO, MPH, FACS, FACOS
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (34 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.7 (9 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Arabic, English
Chandler , AZ	Phoenix , AZ	Phoenix , AZ	Phoenix , AZ
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine	Med School: University of Pretoria	Med School: Georgetown University	Med School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Accepts Medicare

Surgery

Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Breast Surgery (Mammaplasty)
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Surgery
Diverticulitis
Endocrine Surgical Procedures (Endocrine Surgery)
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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What languages does Dr. Robert Kistner speak?: Dr. Robert Kistner speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Kistner affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Kistner is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, Camden Clark Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, and Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital.
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