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Matthew Lowell Kircher, MD

Otolaryngology, Neurotology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Neurotology
  • Otolaryngology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • hearing loss
  • otosclerosis
  • facial nerve paralysis
  • ear cancer
  • cochlear implants
  • cholesteatoma
  • acoustic neuroma
  • perforated ear drum
  • tympanoplasty/mastoidectomy

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

About

After completing his college studies at Eastern Illinois University, Matthew was accepted into medical school at Rush Medical College. After medical school, he completed Otolaryngology residency training at Loyola University Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at the Michigan Ear Institute.
Matthew L Kircher, MD is currently an Associate Professor of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center. His practice includes the medical and surgical treatment of patients afflicted with ear disease. His current clinical and academic interests include cholesteatoma, acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, facial nerve disorders, hearing loss, vertigo and chronic ear disease.
He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He currently serves on several national ENT committees, Co-Editor for Audiology and Neurotology Journal and is an active member of the American Neurotology Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adolescents - 12 to 17
Children - 0 to 11
Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Rush Medical College of Rush University (2006)

Residency:
Loyola Foster McGraw Hospital (2011)

Fellowship:
Providence Hospital - Southfield (2013)

Board Certifications

Neurotology, Neurotology, American Board of Otolaryngology Subspecialty (2014)

Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Board of (2012)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(195 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

74 Reviews

09/13/2024

Great doctor and exceptional bedside manner.

09/06/2024

Ok

08/30/2024

He, his staff, and your facility are worth the drive.

08/27/2024

Recommend to other patients

07/26/2024

He made me feel like I was wasting his time.

07/26/2024

Knowing your in trusted hands makes for a better experience. 100% excellence!!!

07/18/2024

He is a jewel

07/11/2024

All very respectful and polite.

07/10/2024

Dr Kircher & team are very professional & caring -Dr Kircher restored my hearing that had lost & now have back is amazing

06/27/2024

Dont change a thing was all wonderful

06/27/2024

my provider always answer all my questions.

06/12/2024

I would recommend my friends and family.

06/07/2024

Great

06/07/2024

The reason I see the Dr's I see is because I think they ALL are great or I would change

06/06/2024

Todo fue excelente muchas gracias

05/31/2024

Friendly, professional, caring, and competent.

05/29/2024

Very good

05/24/2024

Gracias a todos

05/23/2024

He listens to patients and he remembered me from 2015, when I was in the hospital.

05/16/2024

I didn’t get to finish my remarks about Dr. Kircher. Dr. Kircher is professional, knowledgeable, respectful, polite, well groomed, and very approachable. I highly recommend him. To anyone who needs his service service.

05/03/2024

Genuinely outstanding care

05/02/2024

Treats me with individual concerns and listens to me, IHe doesn’t make me feel like I’m in an assembly line or on a timer

04/26/2024

Took quite a while to be called in from the general waiting area after I’d checked in. NO notice or excuse about the delay.

04/18/2024

Responded promptly for my questions and concerns post surgery

04/18/2024

Me gusto el trato y manera para yo entender

04/12/2024

Attentive and explanatory

03/27/2024

Genial muy excelente

03/08/2024

I liked how he answered my questions. Very thorough. His confidence in how the procedure would go was infectious.

02/29/2024

I know I’m in good hands.

02/28/2024

Excelent

02/15/2024

Buena

02/15/2024

The doctor addressed all of my concerns, even it they didn't pertain to my surgery.

02/07/2024

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Kircher and his staff. When I first met him I had a real problem with my ears; something that my previous doctor could not correct. I will continue to make the trip for my appointments

02/02/2024

Very positive

12/21/2023

Always trying to find solutions to improve my health and way of life

12/21/2023

Professional and caring

12/20/2023

I am very Happy with experience.

12/13/2023

No complaints

12/12/2023

Dr. Kirchner fantastic and a special nurse sticks out my mine by the name of Colleen

11/29/2023

I have all positive things to say about my service nothing bad to report thank you

11/25/2023

Very knowledgeable and the medical field

11/21/2023

Dr. Kircher was recommended to me by Dr. Marzo. He's empathetic, clearly knowledgable and made me feel I was welcome in the practice and could reach out in the future as needed.

11/17/2023

Nice clean environment

11/11/2023

I walked out in tears. I’ve never been so disappointed in a doctor.

11/09/2023

I am very happy with Dr. Kircher.

10/31/2023

Muy atento

10/26/2023

Clear, answered questions,

10/25/2023

The best of the best

10/12/2023

Would recommend

10/07/2023

Was a good visit

10/07/2023

Left feeling I was well taken care of.

09/30/2023

I did not feel rushed

09/28/2023

BEEN MY DOCTOR FOR MANY YEARS. HOPE HE DOESN`T LEAVE OR RETIRE.

09/24/2023

Friendly but professional. Explains things very clearly in normal everyday english.

09/22/2023

Addressed my ear problems and with his expertise I am now hearing. For that, I am truly grateful

09/21/2023

Hoping to get better hearing out of the left ear, but not yet!

09/21/2023

Exelente trato

09/09/2023

The entire visit was handled in a very professional manner

09/08/2023

Again, I feel i’m in excellent hands.

08/24/2023

Outstanding practice and hospital

08/05/2023

Dr. provided me with all things I need to do in the coming years.

07/29/2023

Very considerate

07/27/2023

Very happy!

07/25/2023

Just awesome experience

07/20/2023

More than anyone I have seen before , he made me feel valued. I was not treated as a deaf person. He was kind and let me know that I had a lot to live for. I have been treated like I needed to try harder to communicate with work , home because of my hearing handicap.

07/18/2023

He's very patient and explains things in terms easy to understand

07/14/2023

Professional & very knowledgeable

07/10/2023

All very personable

07/09/2023

appropriate care

07/08/2023

Made my visit very comfortable

07/01/2023

Nothing

07/01/2023

He speaks slowly and explains well, especially with senior citizens

03/10/2023

He explained everything throughly

11/17/2022

Dr. Kircher is the best. Always patient. Always working towards the highest achievement of goals. Thank you!
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Publications

  • An Unusual and Discrepant Presentation of a Skull Base Paraganglioma. Patel, R.; Allam, Y. A.; Shukairy, M. K.; Kircher, M.; Cureus
  • Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Osteolytic Labyrinthitis: A Case Series. Thedinger, W. B.; Dornhoffer, J. R.; Merlino, D. J.; Lane, J. I.; Carlson, M. L.; Kircher, M. L.; Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Rationale for the Development of a Novel Clinical Grading Scale for Postoperative Facial Nerve Function: Results of a Multidisciplinary International Working Group. Carlson, M. L.; Lohse, C. M.; Agazzi, S.; Babu, S. C.; Barker, F. G.; Barnett, S.; Bi, W. L.; Biggs, N.; Boahene, K. D.; Breen, J. T.; Brown, K. D.; Cayé-Thomasen, P.; Cosetti, M. K.; Deep, N. L.; Dey, J. K.; Dornhoffer, J. R.; Forner, D.; Gurgel, R. K.; Hansen, M. R.; Hunter, J. B.; Kalamarides, M.; Kim, I. A.; King, A. T.; Kircher, M. L.; Lassaletta, L.; Link, M. J.; Lloyd, S. K. W.; Lund-Johansen, M.; Marinelli, J. P.; Matthies, C.; Mehta, V.; Moore, E. J.; Nassiri, A. M.; Neff, B. A.; Nelson, R. F.; Olson, J. J.; Patel, N. S.; Celda, M. P.; Plitt, A. R.; Price, D. L.; Thomas Roland, J.; Sweeney, A. D.; Tasche, K. K.; Tatagiba, M.; Tveiten, Ø.; Van Gompel, J. J.; Vrabec, J. T.; Wanna, G. B.; Weisskopf, P. A.; Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Treatment of tegmen dehiscence using a middle fossa approach and autologous temporalis fascia graft: Outcomes from a single center. Swanson, J.; Oetojo, W.; Uram, Z.; Jusue-Torres, I.; Zakaria, J.; Kircher, M. L.; Germanwala, A. V.; Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
  • The Natural History of Small Vestibular Schwannomas. Aktan, S. L.; Finucane, S.; Kircher, M.; Moore, D.; Bashir, M.; Cureus
  • Cochlear Implantation in Vestibular Schwannoma: A Systematic Literature Review. Tadokoro, K.; Bartindale, M. R.; El-Kouri, N.; Moore, D.; Britt, C.; Kircher, M.; Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base
  • Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome Following Head Trauma: A Multi-institutional Review. McCrary, H. C.; Babajanian, E.; Patel, N.; Yang, S.; Kircher, M.; Carlson, M. L.; Gurgel, R. K.; The Laryngoscope
  • Projected Cost Simulation in Chronic Ear Surgery: Cost in Chronic Ear Surgery. Tadokoro, K.; Bacalao, E.; Wozniak, A.; Kazemian-Marvi, E.; Kircher, M. L.; Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
  • Prevalence of and Associations With Distress and Professional Burnout Among Otolaryngologists: Part I, Trainees. Larson, D. P.; Carlson, M. L.; Lohse, C. M.; O'Brien, E. K.; Kircher, M. L.; Gurgel, R. K.; Hunter, J. B.; Micco, A. G.; Nogan, S. J.; O'Connell, B. P.; Rangarajan, S. V.; Rivas, A.; Sweeney, A. D.; Wanna, G. B.; Weisskopf, P. A.; Choby, G.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Prevalence of and Associations With Distress and Professional Burnout Among Otolaryngologists: Part II, Attending Physicians. Carlson, M. L.; Larson, D. P.; O'Brien, E. K.; Lohse, C. M.; Kircher, M. L.; Gurgel, R. K.; Hunter, J. B.; Micco, A. G.; Nogan, S. J.; O'Connell, B. P.; Rangarajan, S. V.; Rivas, A.; Sweeney, A. D.; Wanna, G. B.; Weisskopf, P. A.; Choby, G.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Fetal Bovine Collagen Grafts for Repair of Tegmen Defects and Encephaloceles Via Middle Cranial Fossa Approach. Patel, A.; Zakaria, J.; Bartindale, M. R.; Germanwala, A. V.; Anderson, D. E.; Marzo, S. J.; Kircher, M. L.; Leonetti, J. P.; Prabhu, V. C.; Ear, nose, & throat journal
  • A Novel Technique for the Diagnosis and Management of Middle Ear Myoclonus. Hutz, M. J.; Aasen, M. H.; Kircher, M.; The Laryngoscope
  • Neurotologic Complications Following Microvascular Decompression: A Retrospective Study. Bartindale, M.; Mohamed, A.; Bell, J.; Kircher, M.; Hill, J.; Anderson, D.; Leonetti, J.; Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base
  • Cochlear Implantation in Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma: A Systematic Literature Review. Bartindale, M. R.; Tadokoro, K. S.; Kircher, M. L.; Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base
  • Response by the Authors of Original Article. McNulty, B. N.; Wise, S.; Cohen, D. S.; Kircher, M.; Babu, S.; Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base
  • Hearing Loss following Posterior Fossa Microvascular Decompression: A Systematic Review. Bartindale, M.; Kircher, M.; Adams, W.; Balasubramanian, N.; Liles, J.; Bell, J.; Leonetti, J.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Facial Nerve Schwannomas Mimicking as Vestibular Schwannomas. McNulty, B. N.; Wise, S.; Cohen, D. S.; Bell, J.; Bojrab, D.; LaRouere, M.; Kircher, M.; Babu, S.; Journal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base
  • Temporoparietal fascial flap repair of middle cranial fossa tegmen and dural defects. Kircher, M.; Pittman, A.; Thorpe, E.; Marzo, S.; Leonetti, J.; Tsimpas, A.; Anderson, D.; The Laryngoscope
  • Osseointegrated implant applications in cosmetic and functional skull base rehabilitation. Benscoter, B. J.; Jaber, J. J.; Kircher, M. L.; Marzo, S. J.; Leonetti, J. P.; Skull base : official journal of North American Skull Base Society ... [et al.]
  • Inner ear effects of canal wall down mastoidectomy. Leonetti, J. P.; Kircher, M. L.; Jaber, J. J.; Benscoter, B. J.; Marmora, J. J.; Feustel, P. J.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • A rat model for intracranial facial nerve crush injuries. Burgette, R. C.; Benscoter, B. J.; Monaco, G. N.; Kircher, M. L.; Mantravadi, A. V.; Marzo, S. J.; Jones, K. J.; Foecking, E. M.; Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery