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Kathryn K. Shirley, MD

4.87 out of 5
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About

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, Ky.

Residency

Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.

Fellowship

Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Pediatrics

Ratings & Reviews

4.87 out of 5
19 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 21st 2025
    I truly appreciate Dr. Shirley listening to our concerns and thoughtfully, knowledgeably, and compassionately addressing them! She is a wonderful doctor!!

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    August 19th 2025
    Dr. Shirley's questions reminded us of an infrequent issue my daughter had been having and she was responsive to our concern and very helpful in troubleshooting ways to handle it. She was also realistic about how a 16 year old can handle issues. She was kind and gentle with my daughter's emotions and gave excellent advice.

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    July 22nd 2025
    Dr. Shirley is great! My kids adore her and she always makes me feel understood and listened to.

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    July 7th 2025
    Dr. Kathryn Shirley is an outstanding physician ! Her nurse assistant was friendly and respectful with our son. Both Excellent communication, (with our 15 years old son, she gets him involved) very compassionate Dr. Shirley made my son feel at ease and explained everything clear . The visit was a very Positive experience!

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    July 1st 2025
    Good experience

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      June 5th 2025
      Dr Shirley was fantastic, would recommend her.

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      June 2nd 2025
      Dr. Shirley is great at communicating with my teens in a way that helps them understand and accept her advice. She listens to parent and child concerns and gives excellent guidance.

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      April 28th 2025
      Dr. Shirley is great! We always feel so listened to and cared for; and she always reassures us about her accessibility if something else comes up, which is reassuring as a first time parent

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      April 18th 2025
      Dr. Shirley is a wonderful doctor. She truly makes my daughters and I feel seen and heard. I appreciate her wealth of knowledge and her ability to explain things in a way that always makes sense.

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      April 7th 2025
      Dr Shirley is great. Takes time to assess and then discuss the plan.

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      March 21st 2025
      Dr. Shirley was phenomenal with my daughter for a sick visit. She was empathetic and understanding, and talked to her with so much kindness. My daughter is shy, but she warmed right up to Dr. Shirley. She made sure her nurse gave my daughter a popsicle after taking her medicine, which provided some extra comfort for her (and some fluids, since she was a little dehydrated!).

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      March 17th 2025
      Dr Shirley always makes us feel heard and like she cares about my son. She is thorough and listens to concerns.

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      February 6th 2025
      Dr. Shirley was wonderful! Very thorough and took time to explain everything.

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      February 3rd 2025
      We love Dr. Shirley. She is kind and a great listener. Offers advice in a very respectful way.

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      December 27th 2024
      Dr, Shirley is an excellent pediatrician. She is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, and reasonable while still maintaining kindness and compassion. We are so thankful for the excellent care she provides for our children.

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      December 17th 2024
      We love Dr. Shirley. She is fully present and actively listens, and it feels like she truly cares about her patients. Unlike some others in the practice, she doesn't treat us as if we are idiots who don't know basics about health/illness and the human body.

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      December 10th 2024
      Dr. Shirley is fantastic. We think she is wonderful, caring and thorough.

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      December 3rd 2024
      Dr Shirley was thorough and listened. Its our third baby but you forget some specifics on infant life so we appreciated her taking the time to refresh us!

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      November 18th 2024
      Dr.Shirley is great