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Dr. John Pickens, MD

Dr. John Pickens, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience
(828) 209-8459

Dr. John Pickens, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hendersonville, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pickens has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Hendersonville. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)
(828) 209-8459
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80 Doctors Dr Ste 2C
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Dr. Pickens 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. Pickens specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews

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Dr. Pickens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pickens

3.9

23 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
70%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
9%
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1 Star
22%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous – Jul 18, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Lily Crofut – Dec 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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May 27, 2019
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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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Jeff in Weaverville, NC – Jun 05, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Cathryn in Hendersonville, NC – Apr 05, 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
10 people found this helpful
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AshevilleLady in Asheville, NC – Aug 18, 2016
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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
16 people found this helpful
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C. Moore in Brevard, NC – Mar 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Pickens, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hendersonville, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pickens has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from East Tennessee...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • E Tenn State University|university Mo|w Va University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Pickens is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • AdventHealth Hendersonville

      100 Hospital Dr
      Hendersonville, NC 28792
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

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

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

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