Christopher Gunnell, M.D.

Family Medicine

212 W. Sixth Street

Clare, MI 48617 Directions

(989) 802-5030

4.7 out of 5

422 verified ratings

1 Location


422 Ratings, 261 Comments


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.
AI Overview

Dr. Gunnell is widely praised for his caring, thorough, and personable care. Patients repeatedly note he listens, explains clearly, spends ample time, and addresses concerns with empathy and competence. Staff are described as friendly, professional, and supportive. The dominant negative trend is long waits and overbooked schedules, causing appointments to run late. No specific procedures dominate comments; emphasis is on primary care, trust, and communication.

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Mar 25, 2026
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Was good but never can get an appointment 2 to3 weeks after calling for an appointment

Mar 18, 2026
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Yes I like him

Mar 15, 2026
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Dr Gunnell is very personable. He does run behind schedule at times. He could benefit from greater mindfulness of time……..his own and that of others.

Mar 14, 2026
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Great doctor and staff. He takes his time with you very nice and goes over your records and explains everything.

Mar 14, 2026
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Excellent service

Mar 13, 2026
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Receive excellent care

Mar 13, 2026
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Feel very fortunate to have found this provider and his staff

Mar 13, 2026
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Dr Gunnell is the BEST!!

Mar 12, 2026
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Satisfactory

Mar 10, 2026
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Awesome

Mar 6, 2026
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Very good doctor but overbooked with patients

Mar 6, 2026
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He is a good Dortor

Mar 1, 2026
Very trusting.

Mar 1, 2026
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Very commendable and caring.

Mar 1, 2026
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he listen to you

Feb 27, 2026
The best MD i have been to Does a great job Very helpful

Feb 27, 2026
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Very helpful Very up front Shows respect Explains thing well Makes you feel comfortable Very good listener

Feb 27, 2026
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Had to wait in the room 45 minutes past my appointment time to see the doctor. Unacceptable!

Feb 26, 2026
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It's a excellent Medical Facilities

Feb 26, 2026
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Thank you

Feb 25, 2026
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Strongly recommended

Feb 23, 2026
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Dr.Gunnell is a very special type of doctor. He’s very caring supportive takes time to listen to me cares what I say. He reminds me of the old-time fashion doctor. Not sure if that makes sense. He treated you as if you are part of this family. I’m very grateful that I have The there Support.

Feb 23, 2026
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Dr. Gunell is a pretty good doctor.

Feb 21, 2026
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Best doctor around. Best staff around.

Feb 19, 2026
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Best Doctor I have ever had. Very thorough and knowledgeable.

Feb 18, 2026
They take there time for ,you

Feb 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I like that he's checking everything, like we're starting over

Feb 18, 2026
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He always makes sure the patient doesn’t have any questions or concerns before closing the session.

Feb 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He is very good, but he is always overbooked. It seems like and you get in for your appointment, but you’re sitting in the back for at least an hour hour and a half before he gets in the room.

Feb 16, 2026
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The office is friendly and Dr Gunnell gives you the time you need and listens and explains things well.

Feb 16, 2026
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great

Feb 13, 2026
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Always fair and respectful

Feb 13, 2026
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Very good health care staff.

Feb 13, 2026
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Great care 👍

Feb 12, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He listens to you

Feb 11, 2026
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He was professional and thorough in my appointment. Addressing all my concerns.

Feb 8, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Always enjoy seeing Dr. Gunnell. He is a down to earth kind of doctor.

Feb 7, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I would tell them that he is very good , a good listener and helpful in educating you about your diagnosis. Don’t look at the clock once you get there be a patient patient he spends much time with everyone he sees to make sure that they understand everything he talks about during the appointment. He reviews your history very thoroughly.

Feb 7, 2026
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Very thorough, very easy to talk to. Follows up on testing. I'm very pleased.

Feb 4, 2026
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Everyone there is professional, polite and courteous to me.

Jan 31, 2026
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They treat us like family.

Jan 31, 2026
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Doctor. Gunnel is always patient attentive listens to what I have to say and explains himself thoroughly. I have been with him for many years. I respect doctor gunnel. . As a medical provider.

Jan 30, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Gunnell is a very caring Doctor Who listens to what you have to say. The only problem with this Office is that because he is so caring he spends a lot of time with all his patients and therefore your appointment is always late.

Jan 29, 2026
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He takes the time to listen to you. He takes the time to explain things. And he always looks for different options. If you're not comfortable

Jan 29, 2026
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Very Good

Jan 28, 2026
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Wonderful provider, explains things in a way that you can understand, very kind and genuine.

Jan 28, 2026
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Dr Gunnell cares about you as a person. He is highly intelligent. He treats you like your his family. Nurse Sharon is wonderful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Jan 26, 2026
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Very professional

Jan 26, 2026
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They are very professional

Jan 25, 2026
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Good