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Dr. Kevin Kunkel, MD

Dr. Kevin Kunkel, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kevin Kunkel, MD is a plastic surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

6161 S Yale Ave Ste 101 Tulsa, OK 74136

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Dr. Kunkel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kunkel

3.5
43 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Great Staff Amazing Doctor
I first heard of Dr. Kunkel over a year ago as I was weighing up my options for major weight loss reconstructive surgery. He and his PA took an incredible amount of time to explain the procedures I wanted done, the risks and realistic results. He was kind, professional and extremely polite. This is not my first-time meeting with a cosmetic surgeon; however, he certainly is my go-to from this point on. He has an outstanding reputation amongst bariatric patients who are able to achieve beautiful results with the skill and attention to detail paid by Dr. Kunkle.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 others found this helpful
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FITMOM – Jan 06, 2024
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Great Staff and Doctor
Staff great!! His bedside manner great and I scheduled surgery. He is a good listener and well informed on current procedures. He took his time. He came highly recommended. I will have him do my surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Grace A – Jul 13, 2023
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The WORST, can't handle when he makes mistakes.
The worst doctor i've ever interacted with. we pointed out he didnt' fix anything we agreed upon and he litterally said "go see another doctor" The fix seemed simple but he didn't care and told us to go see our brothers doctor. I'm in shock his behaviro was so unprofessional, STAY AWAY !!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 16, 2023
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kunkel messed up my eyes.. total disaster and then blames the patient.. total nightmare.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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theresa johnson – Oct 04, 2022
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RUN!!
If sociopathic met antisocial disorder, it would create something like Dr. Kunkel. He’d rather spend his time criticizing other surgeons than let his work speak for itself, which screams incompetence and shortcomings as a surgeon. If you’ve had any cosmetic surgery done by a prior surgeon, get ready for the less-than-satisfactory outcome to be blamed on the prior surgeon’s job. Spend the extra money and go to a real skilled plastic surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2022
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Dr. Kunkel did my explant and lift! I could not be happier with my results! He has an AMAZING bedside manner and his staff is top notch! Would recommend to anyone!!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Stephanie C. – Dec 27, 2021
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Dr.Kunkel removes my breast implants & gave me a lift.He did a beautiful job.He & his staff are amazing!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Tiessa Hurst – Sep 03, 2020
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Wonderful, he and his office advocated with insurance for my sister-in-law and a much needed breast reduction. I took care of her immediately post operatively and she had minimal pain, minimal bleeding and great results. I worked for a group of plastic surgeons for several years and know a good result when I see it. She could not be more thrilled with this life changing surgery. And it would not have taken place without him and his staff working so hard. We are grateful for doctors like this and thankful he is here in Tulsa.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Jennifer Hartfelder – Mar 10, 2020
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Dr Kunkel performed surgery on me to remove my implants. Although the type of surgery I had was pretty invasive, I’ve had minimal pain, and the job he did turned out better than expected. He is very personable and has a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him. I drove 10 hours away from home for him to treat me and it was all worth it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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BC22RN – Dec 08, 2019
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Dr K did my explant. I could not be happier with the results
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
14 others found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2019
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He preformed two surgeries on me and one on my daughter as an infant. All three went phenomenal and look GREAT! We love Dr.Kunkel! He is always so kind and chipper with my daughter she loved him. We will absolutely be using him for her continued surgeries. The front staff are always a joy and I love seeing those ladies!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Sarah in Owasso, OK – Nov 11, 2018
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Dr. Kunkel explained the procedure to me and listed what he would do and why. During this explanation it was evident that he was up to date on the current medical literature and that he was using the latest techniques that would leave the best results. My surgery took some stubborn fatty tissue off of my abdomen and had me looking great afterwards
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
6 others found this helpful
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Paul – Jul 25, 2018
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Well my wife is in surgery now to fix what Dr. Kunkel botched. Do not recommend using him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Feb 20, 2018
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I’ve had a wonderful experience with Dr. Kunkle. I was referred to him by another surgeon who said he could do the best job available for me. I had skin cancer removed from my scalp 2 weeks ago. It has been a very painful recovery but he has completely exceeded my expectations for pain management. His office has been very compassionate and accommodating. I highly recommend Dr. Kunkle.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Michelle L in Owasso, OK – Oct 18, 2017
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The biggest ego I have ever encountered. He pretended to know how to do a complicated procedure on my child. Then waited a couple of weeks till the day of the surgery to tell us he couldn't do it. He used an excuse that made no sense. I felt thankful he never got a chance to do surgery on my child but he wasted a ton of time that my child could have a compentent surgeon do the procedure. I'd say don't waste your time. Plenty of competent surgeons in Tulsa.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Jenks, OK – Sep 17, 2017
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Can't believe this guy actually passed his boards!! Terrible bed side manner. Spent most of my last visit criticizing other doctors!! Don't waste your money;(((
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Garland, TX – Sep 15, 2017
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Dr. Kunkel came highly recommended by anesthesiologists, nurses and hospital staff who have worked with him in the O.R and at bedside. He also was the plastic surgeon who operated on my mother in-law after a horrific accident. I can vouch for his skills. I had many consultations with other surgeons, but after doing some research and meeting with him and his nurse i felt very comfortable. My surgery is scheduled and I can't wait for the results.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Rm in Tulsa,ok – Jan 25, 2017
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Did not even try to do his job.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Joplin, MO – Jan 24, 2017
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I had a breast reduction from him and my breast are flat, low and uneven. He said he only got paid $800. from my insurance as if thats why he did such a poor job. Don't use him, please!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Owasso, OK – Sep 07, 2016
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Horrible experience with him covering on call for Dr. Berry. My nice needed pain medication after a seven-hour facial surgery for multiple broken bones and my sister could not get him to call back to get her pain medicine called in. And when he did he was rude and didn't even look to see that she needed liquid because her jaw was wired shut.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Rebecca in Broken Arrow, OK – Jun 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I have had the privilege of working at St. Francis for several years, being part of a team that has helped thousands of patients.  I perform all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery on both the adult and pediatric population.  My...read more

biography

I am married to a wonder wife, who cares for our amazing 4 children. We live in the Bixby area and have the opportunity to have goats, peacocks, guineas, chickens, dogs and a duck who thinks he is a dog.   I am a early riser, like to stay...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Ou Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • Texas A&m Health Science Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office6161 S Yale Ave Ste 101 Tulsa, OK 74136
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Office2448 E 81st St Tulsa, OK 74137
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Practice

James A. Murray M.D. Inc.6465 S Yale Ave Ste 101 Tulsa, OK 74136
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    6161 S Yale Ave
    Tulsa, OK 74136
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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