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Dr. Richard Irene, MD

Dr. Richard Irene, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Irene, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Columbus, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Riverside Methodist Hospital and Dublin Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

974 Bethel Rd Ste A Columbus, OH 43214

Dr. Irene is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Irene specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Irene's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Irene

4.4

26 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
12%
12%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rocco E in Columbus, OH – Jan 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica in Columbus, OH – Dec 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tricia Y in Columbus, OH – Nov 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
JM in Westerville, OH – May 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Zachary in Westerville, ohio – Apr 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Steve M in Columbus, OH – Feb 27, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Hannah B in Marysville, OH – Feb 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jordan C. in Columbus, OH – Jan 27, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Douglas Hardtmayer in Hudson, OH – Jan 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Irene, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Columbus, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1979. He is affiliated...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.

  • Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Irene is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office974 Bethel Rd Ste A Columbus, OH 43214
    1

    Practice

    Capital Sleep Center LTD1810 Mackenzie Dr Columbus, OH 43220
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Dublin Methodist Hospital

      7500 Hospital Dr
      Dublin, OH 43016
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

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

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Riverside Methodist Hospital

      3535 Olentangy River Rd
      Columbus, OH 43214
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Nationwide Children's Hospital

      700 Childrens Dr
      Columbus, OH 43205
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality