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Dr. Kent Gardner, MD

Dr. Kent Gardner, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kent Gardner, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Saint George, UT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint George Regional Hospital and Cedar City Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

617 E Riverside Dr Ste 201 Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 628-3334

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gardner specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gardner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gardner

3.9
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
61%
61%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
17%
17%

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Doctor Gardner is a great doctor and highly skilled. He was recommended to me by another respected plastic surgeon, to repair my husband’s smashed nose, after we had been to 3 other plastic surgeons who admitted they didn’t know how to fix it. Dr. Gardner did such a beautiful job on my husband’s nose that I decided to have some facial work done myself. It’s been 5 weeks; and I am still healing but so far, I am VERY happy with my facelift and blepharoplasty. I look 20 years younger...at least, and it looks quite natural.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Amazing plastic surgeon and ENT – Dec 24, 2020
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Dr gardener did a blepharplasty for me 1 year ago. I am so happy. My eyes are beautiful. I look 10 years younger and feel so much better!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jill Anderson – Mar 06, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Gardner for at least 10 years. He has always taken time with me to explain things going on. He is extremely kind and compassionate. He literally has saved my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Dan – Sep 05, 2018
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We took our 2 yr old to Dr G to remove a throat cyst. He was a great, professional surgeon. The post op care, however, was terrible. Due to the antibiotic, our son had diarrhea for weeks which I had called the office multiple times and left messages but received no response. We finally just took him to the pediatrician who confirmed he had C Diff and needed IMMEDIATE treatment. Dr Gardner never even told us C Diff was a risk. He dropped to the 3 %ile in weight and looked terrible. Scary time!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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TH – Jun 30, 2018
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Dr. Gardner got fabulous grades and was tops in his class, but as far as an eye for facial plastics was not what I would recommend. He is a very nice person to meet but didn't seem to be able to exam to give a clear procedure and personal touches you need to get the results that you need as an individual. In my opinion did not have an artist eye for facial plastics. Stitches in the front of ears were fabulous but the ones along the hairline and behind the ears were pretty harsh and bunched.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Cathy in St George, UT – Jan 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kent Gardner, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Saint George, UT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint George Regional Hospital and Cedar City Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • University Of Utah

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Plastic Surgery & Facial Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office617 E Riverside Dr Ste 201 Saint George, UT 84790
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Practice

Jerry Marsden MD A Professional Corporation1490 E Foremaster Dr Ste 350 Saint George, UT 84790
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr
    St George, UT 84790
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Cedar City Hospital

    1303 N Main St
    Cedar City, UT 84721
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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