Board-certified Otolaryngologist Dr. Chris Lykins has practiced medicine in Phoenix since 2002.
Areas of Treatment
Dr. Christopher Lykins treats all disorders of the ear, nose and throat. Areas of interest include:
- Sinus Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Nasal Obstructions
- Head and Neck Masses
- Hearing Loss
- Allergy
- Pediatric ENT
Dr. Lykins enjoys practicing all aspects of Otolaryngology but with his fellowship background in facial plastic surgery, he particularly enjoys the treatment of challenging functional nasal reconstruction. In addition, he was one of the earliest adopters of minimally invasive thyroid surgery in the Phoenix metro area.
Philosophy
As my patient, I respect that you are the most important member of your health care team.
As your ENT doctor, it is my duty to help you decide on the best course of action for health and treatment of ears, nose or throat.
– Dr. Christopher Lykins
Awards and Accolades
Over the last 20 years, Dr. Lykins has been repeatedly recognized for his personal approach and commitment to providing the best ENT services in Phoenix by both his fellow colleagues and – most importantly – his patients.
Vitals.com Patients’ Choice Award – 5 Years
The Patients’ Choice Award – 5 Year Honoree is a recognition granted only to those doctors whose ratings have reflected excellence in care for five years in a row. Only 1% of all doctors in the United States are bestowed this honor by their patients.
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Years
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree recognizes doctors with the highest scores in bedside manner for five consecutive years, such an honor is granted to just a few distinct doctors in the United States.
Vitals.com 2014 Top 10 Scottsdale ENT Doctor
Thanks to patient ratings on Vitals.com, Dr. Chris Lykins has been distinguished as a Top 10 Doctor in Scottsdale, Arizona.
To help patients in search of quality care, Vitals.com highlights the top 10 doctors within each specialty and geographic area who are consistently highly rated by the millions of patients who visit Vitals each year.
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Vitals.com 2014 Doctor
On-Time + Promptness Award
Vitals’ On-Time + Promptness Award recognizes doctors with consistent high ratings for timeliness of appointments.
The honor is granted based on a physician’s overall and promptness scores.
America’s Top Doctors in 2012 U.S. News & World Report
Dr. Lykins was named as one of America’s Top Doctors within the ENT speciality.
A total of 285 Otolaryngologists were named – only the top 1% achieve this national recognition for outstanding work.
The 2002 Jack R. Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence
The Jack R. Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence is awarded annually to a single U.S. or Canadian surgeon who achieves the highest combined score on the written and oral portions of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery board exam.
ENT Doctor Ratings & Reviews: What Our Patients Have To Say About My Care
Dr. Lykins Is Extremely Thorough
I’ve known Dr. Christopher Lykins socially for several years. When my Allergist told me I needed to see a ENT doctor and that surgery on my head or neck was probably inevitable – I broke my rule of not hiring friends for care or services.
Dr. Lykins was extremely thorough – walking me through my CT scans to show me what was going on. He also took the time to share important details to help me understand what my surgery would entail and what I could expect as I recover from surgery.
Dr. Lykins and his helpful staff were able to schedule my surgery relatively quickly – which was a relief, because I was required to continue antibiotics until I could get this particular ENT procedure done.
My surgery was yesterday, and as far as I can tell – it went great. My post-surgery pain levels are surprisingly low (about what it was pre-surgery – which is exactly what Dr. Lykins said I could expect.
It’s too soon to tell how successful this will be in addressing the chronic ENT illness issues I have had for a long time, but all in all, the overall patient experience was great. I would highly recommend Dr. Lykins and his staff for their expert ear, nose, and throat medical care.
Kelly V.Originally Reviewed on YelpFirst Time in My Adult Life I Can Breathe Through the Right Side of My Nose
After two other surgeries to fix a breathing problem, Dr. Lykins knew exactly what to do, walked me through the whole deal and his technique was spot on. Finally for the first time in my adult life I can breath through the right side of my nose without a breathe right strip. Thanks Dr. Lykins, great work!
Our ENT PatientDr. Lykins Takes Pride in His Work
This review is long past due. Dr. Lykins performed my partial thyroidectomy in Oct 2014. This sounds common, but it is not an easy surgery and my goiter was particularly large. Dr. Lykins takes pride in his work, he wants to do an excellent job, and he did take all the extra time in surgery that day to get it right. I have a very small scar, but did not suffer any of the possible complications from the surgery.
As is typical, I had pre and post op office visits with Dr. Lykins. He has a cheerful personality, he explained everything, answered all my questions, and he did not rush.
Dr. Lykins seems like he genuinely likes what he is doing and wanted me to have a successful experience. At a post-op office visit the MA was busy, so he took out my last lingering stitch himself instead of making me wait.
Gloria D.We are so pleased with Dr. Lykins that we wish he practiced all fields of medicine!
Dr. Lykins performed our daughters myringotomy and the surgery was so fast and efficient that he was already meeting me at the curb to say all was well while I was in the process of contacting my wife that our daughter had just gone into surgery.
Follow through was excellent. Dr. Lykins takes the time without making you feel rushed to share information and recommendations. He is pleasant to speak with and knowledgeable.
We would recommend to anyone needing an ENT. From office staff to nursing, a top notch doctors office. Imagine a caring doctor who explains, listens, understands and is skilled and efficient and up-to the minute informed about his profession-that is Dr. Lykins. Thank you to Dr. Chris Lykins and his staff.
Myringotomy Mom and DadI highly recommend Dr Lykins!!
Making an appointment with Dr Lykins was easy. He is always on time, so you’re never waiting.
Dr Lykins did my tonsillectomy and I was eating regular food by day 3! I have two friends that had it done by another doctor and they were both down for 3 weeks!
Doctor Christopher Lykins' Formal Medical Education and Experience
Personal Interests
Besides medicine and his daughter, Dr. Lykins has a deep dedication to music. In between college and medical school, Dr. Lykins was a touring guitarist in an internationally known rock band. He is currently playing bass in a local rockabilly band that performs throughout the West. For recreation he enjoys skiing, SCUBA diving, and reading.
