Daniel Hoard, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

640 Court Street

West Branch, MI 48661 Directions

(989) 345-7474

4.8 out of 5

278 verified ratings

1 Location


278 Ratings, 154 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.
Jul 15, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Your questions asked most of what I would have said. Dr Hoard was great. Very patient, very gentle with my wrist, very easy to understand. And, I was really pleased that we could try something (the injection) that same day to help heal my wrist.

Jul 3, 2025
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I would tell him that he's an excellent doctor and that they should go to him.

Jun 28, 2025
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Awesome care from DR. Hoard as well as office staff

Jun 27, 2025
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Very caring and explained answers to all questions.

Jun 26, 2025
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Very happy with Dr hoard. He is personable and easy to talk to. Gets the job done!

Jun 25, 2025
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Excellent doctor

Jun 23, 2025
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Not very personable. Answers questions and (seems) to listen when I'm talking to him. But he does not review what is going on with my issues, progress or lack of, options, any suggestions - other than see you in 3 months. When I showed up for this appointment, I was taken for x-rays. I had no advance notification I was having any done. It was not a big deal but it could have been for someone else. After Dr. Rupert left, I had a difficult time finding an ortho who would do a reverse shoulder replacement. Since I know I will need the surgery done at some future point, I have considered establishing with a different ortho.

Jun 20, 2025
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Everyone was friendly and knew their business. I would recommend this office and doctor to everyone.

Jun 18, 2025
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Very efficient, good, understanding

Jun 18, 2025
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Seemed like a good provider. Will probably use again

Jun 16, 2025
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Good service

Jun 13, 2025
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Go see him! He knows if stuff and cares!

Jun 5, 2025
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Great Dr and staff.

May 31, 2025
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No issues. My needs are met.

May 30, 2025
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Dr. Hoard was nothing short of a godsend to me. After a serious fall accident he evaluated my X-ray, met with me the same day, and performed an extensive reconstruction of my knee the next afternoon. He was very personable, confident, reassuring, and extremely skillful. He made a personal visit the next day in the hospital to explain just what he had done (even showed me the X-ray of the reconstruction at my request), explained what I should expect during a lengthy recovery, and genuinely wished me the best.

May 30, 2025
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Very helpful

May 30, 2025
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So for it’s been a good experience.

May 29, 2025
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Excellent, caring DR!

May 23, 2025
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I am very pleased with the care and office operations. Im happy to recommend Dr. Hoard to my friends and family.

May 22, 2025
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Well, educated doctor, highly recommend him, He's kind, friendly, and his staff is the same, very friendly & kind

May 19, 2025
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I highly recommend Dr Hoard.

May 19, 2025
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Go to Dr. Hoard!!

May 18, 2025
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Dr Hoard looked at my knee, listened to my concerns and gave me a shot to relieve my pain.

May 16, 2025
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Very knowledgeable easy to work with listens to your problems takes action as soon as you can to help your situation

May 16, 2025
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Excellent DR with great staff

May 9, 2025
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This was very good service.

May 5, 2025
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Dr Hoard and his care team(Amy&Kendra) were very considerate. They listened to all my concerns and needs. They treated me with the utmost respect and care. Amy responded to all my messages through mychart everyday. I appreciate the very exceptional care I received from this team. I would definitely recommend this office/team.

May 5, 2025
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Very friendly staff and Dr. Hoard made me feel at ease with condtion answering all my question.

May 5, 2025
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I would highly recommend him to family n friends. The staff is great also. Very caring group.

May 2, 2025
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Explanation to my knee problem concise and understandable to me

May 2, 2025
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Top rate for Dr Hoard and Nurse Amy.

May 1, 2025
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Received outstanding care, would definitely use in the future. Very friendly staff and Dr always met my needs

May 1, 2025
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Be prepared to wait. Not always on time. Last time I waited 45 min past my appt time to be seen. Don’t get appt near the end of the day.

Apr 29, 2025
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Very good doctor. Actually listened to me. I would highly recommend.

Apr 28, 2025
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They are so nice and always listen to your needs.

Apr 28, 2025
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Very good! Would recommend

Apr 28, 2025
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Would recommend this provider to family and friends. Everyone and everything was excellent!

Apr 25, 2025
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So far it has been a good experience.

Apr 25, 2025
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Excellent doctor and staff

Apr 22, 2025
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Excellent doctor and staff

Apr 21, 2025
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Friendly staff. My wait was about forty five minutes before getting into a room but it was one of their busiest days.

Apr 13, 2025
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[Removed comment about care not provided at this facility]. Dr. Hoard listened he understood why I was in pain and wants to help me quit suffering. Ty Dr.Hoard. I'm so afraid of losing the use of my dominant hand and shoulder. Even the use of my arm. I'm willing to suffer in pain if I know someday it won't be as bad. My shoulder has even affected my breathing. Be blessed

Apr 11, 2025
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Appreciated his knowledge for a condition that I had and other orthos did not know what the condition was.

Apr 11, 2025
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He listens to your concerns and asks to make sure the treatment he's about to give is ok with you. He also reassures you that he will answer any questions if they arise.

Apr 4, 2025
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He’s a no nonsense kind of guy that seems to know what he’s talking about. That’s why I drive two hours to see him rather than twenty minutes to Alpena.

Apr 4, 2025
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No to far away

Apr 4, 2025
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Overall Dr. Hoard is a very good doctor goes over everything with you understanding answers all your questions. His staff is the same way. I would highly recommend him.

Apr 4, 2025
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He's a very down-to-earth doctor he said some lessons he actually has compassion makes him a great doctor

Mar 31, 2025
Great service

Mar 31, 2025
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If you need joint replacement this is the Doctor to go to.