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Dean Kindler, MD, Neurology, Tulsa, OK

Dean D Kindler MD

Neuroimaging, Vascular Neurology


Chief Clinical Officer, Ascension Oklahoma

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  • 1924 S Utica AveMSB 301Tulsa, OK 74104

  • Phone+1 918-744-2261

  • Fax+1 918-744-2716

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Summary

  • Dean Kindler, MD, is a neurologist based in Tulsa, OK, with subspecialties in neuroimaging and vascular neurology. He completed his medical education and training at the University of Virginia Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in vascular neurology. His professional experience includes leadership roles such as Market CCO at Ascension Oklahoma and President and CEO at Ascension Borgess Health System, alongside positions in Bronson Healthcare Group and Atrium Health Navicent. Dr. Kindler has expertise in stroke, critical care medicine, interventional neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, cerebrovascular disease, and neuroimaging. He has authored several publications and has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from EpicCare Inpatient.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2025 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2006
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
    United Council of Neurological SubspecialtiesNeuroimaging

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Ascension St. John Names Dr. Dean Kindler as Chief Clinical Officer
    Ascension St. John Names Dr. Dean Kindler as Chief Clinical OfficerAugust 19th, 2025
  • New COVID-19 Cases 'Completely Different' at Macon Hospitals
    New COVID-19 Cases 'Completely Different' at Macon HospitalsJuly 28th, 2020
  • MEDICAL MONDAY: Importance of Mask During COVID-19 Pandemic
    MEDICAL MONDAY: Importance of Mask During COVID-19 PandemicJuly 6th, 2020

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