About
Kristian J. Kinel, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience in Las Vegas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and his Doctorate of Medicine from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the University of California-San Francisco, then trained in residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and later at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago. The American Board of Family Medicine certifies him, and he holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Kinel conducts his practice with a clear philosophy: every patient deserves thorough, unhurried attention from their own physician. He speaks both English and Polish. His clinical focus spans preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and the full scope of family medicine. He holds hospital privileges at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and visits his patients there when needed. Outside of medicine, Dr. Kinel enjoys singing, playing guitar, and golf.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1992
Residency
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, 1995-1997; St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, IL, 2000-2003
Additional Training
Internship, University of California-San Francisco, 1992-1993
Certifications
Languages
English, Polish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kinel right for?
Dr. Kinel is a strong fit for adults who want a consistent, personal relationship with their own physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his preventive and disease management focus. His advanced screenings suit patients who want early insight into cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. Polish-speaking patients find him a natural match. Anyone who values direct physician access, including after-hours availability, will feel well-supported in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kinel specializes in family medicine and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management, advanced cardiovascular testing, metabolic health, and cognitive health assessments. He cares for patients across a broad range of ages and health concerns.
Yes, the American Board of Family Medicine certifies Dr. Kinel. He also holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. His certification reflects more than two decades of clinical practice in family medicine.
Dr. Kinel earned his Doctorate of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the University of California-San Francisco. He then trained in residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and later at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago.
Yes, Dr. Kinel holds hospital privileges at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He visits his patients there when they require hospital-level care, maintaining continuity throughout their treatment.
Yes. Dr. Kinel personally sees every patient. His practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every visit is with Dr. Kinel himself.
Yes, Dr. Kinel speaks both English and Polish, making him accessible to Polish-speaking patients in the Las Vegas area.
Dr. Kinel treats a wide range of conditions across family medicine. His focus areas include hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease risk, thyroid disorders, and other chronic conditions. He also emphasizes preventive care and early detection through advanced health screenings.
Dr. Kinel delivers the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus, which goes well beyond a standard annual physical. It includes advanced testing for cardiovascular risk, inflammation, metabolic function, and cognitive health. He uses these tools to identify risk factors early and build a personalized prevention plan for each patient.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026