Dennis Van Dorp, M.D.
General Surgery
3051 Kiesel Road
Bay City, MI 48706 Directions
4.9 out of 5
204 verified ratings
2 Locations
204 Ratings, 126 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
Patients consistently praise Dr. Van Dorp for his strong communication, bedside manner, and surgical skill. Many note he listens, explains procedures clearly (including robotic and hernia surgeries), and follows up personally after operations. Staff and perioperative teams are frequently described as professional, friendly, and reassuring. Overall sentiment is highly positive, with several explicit recommendations and reports of successful surgical outcomes and smooth recoveries.
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Jul 1, 2026
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Dr. Van Dorp does very good work and seems to be very knowledgeable would recommend him to anyone
Jul 1, 2026
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i would recommend
Jul 1, 2026
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He is very knowledgeable, personable, and understanding. I would highly recommend him
Jun 26, 2026
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Absolutely. I am very pleased with the care I received from him. I would recommend him everyday of the week
Jun 22, 2026
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Great job.
Jun 22, 2026
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Highly recommend Dr. Van Dorp to anyone with a hernia.
Jun 20, 2026
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YES. the experience was very very GOOD.
Jun 17, 2026
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Dr. Van Dorp is a wonderful surgeon and has a warm, kind bedside manner. I highly recommend him.
Jun 13, 2026
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Excellent dr highly recommend him
Jun 10, 2026
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The Wow factor of how efficient everyone was and how I was treated with concern for my well being.
Jun 10, 2026
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My michigan goes out of its way to take care.
Jun 7, 2026
Dr Van Dorp is an excellent surgeon. He listens well. He is empathetic. My wait times to see him are very short. He is punctual.
Jun 7, 2026
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Dr Van Dirk is an excellent surgeon. He listens well. He is polished and professional.
Jun 3, 2026
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Dr. VanDorp is always professional and very informative. He gives the feeling you're talking to a friend. I will highly recommend him.
Jun 3, 2026
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He a really good surgeon I would sent everyone to him that needed surgery
May 30, 2026
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He seemed knowledgeable and was easy to talk to.
May 29, 2026
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Doctor listens and explains in layman terms
May 29, 2026
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Dr Van Dorp is professional and explains what’s going on.
May 22, 2026
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Professional demeanor, respectful Surgeon
May 18, 2026
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Dr. Van Dorp listened carefully to each and every question I asked and answered while making sure I understood the answers
May 10, 2026
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Dr. Vanderpol was excellent and the care I received during my surgical procedure was excellent. Before and after appointments went well also.
May 8, 2026
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Excellent doctor, very caring and explains everything and answers all our questions.
May 1, 2026
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Friendly, knowledgeable, satisfied with results.
Apr 30, 2026
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It was great
Apr 28, 2026
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I had the best care before, during, and after my surgery! Everyone was so nice!!!
Apr 25, 2026
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He was very professional and kind. Interested in what I said. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a general surgery. His staff was so nice also.
Apr 19, 2026
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Very professional. He carefully listened to what my wife and I had to say and with my concerns when planning for my surgery. He was patient and understanding not only for the surgery but for after with my health with my psoriasis in the surgical area. Very impressed.
Apr 19, 2026
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He was the BEST doctor I have ever met! He was thorough, confident, explained things easily, personally called me on more than one occasion to explain things! Very impressive!! To get a doctor on the phone is unheard of these days and really made me feel like he cared about my health and well being. He is top tier.
Apr 18, 2026
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He's good
Apr 18, 2026
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Great bedside manner, patient and explained things clearly.
Apr 15, 2026
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He didn't make me feel rushed and he explained things the average person could understand.
Apr 15, 2026
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If you have a hernia go to Dr. Van dorp he is a very good and knowledgeable.
Apr 15, 2026
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He seems like a good guy.
Apr 15, 2026
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Dr. VanDorp is very nice, explained everything to me and my wife. Ask if I needed anything and checked in me after surgery 10 out of 10. Highly recommend him.
Apr 7, 2026
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I'm a very complicated case. Dr VanDorp took the time to research my Ehlers-Danlos and Mast Cell Activation and how it would effect my gall bladder removal surgery. It gave me confidence he was ready for my uniqueness.
Apr 2, 2026
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Very nice and he listens to you
Apr 1, 2026
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I think the Dr listens, explains options, well.
Apr 1, 2026
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Good General surgeon
Apr 1, 2026
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Excellent experience.
Mar 23, 2026
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He is forward in all the right ways..answers all yur questions and know the way to explain the results on how you will will understand even austin was very pleasant to talk to thank you ALLso much
Mar 21, 2026
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Highly recommended.
Mar 9, 2026
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Friendly, helpful
Mar 7, 2026
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I always have Dr Van Dorp do my surgeries He going to do my other surgeries on my hernia and then on my knees
Mar 7, 2026
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They were very kind to me, very sweet and got me in on a cancelation list. Jessie and Doug were very nice to me.
Mar 7, 2026
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Dr Van Dorp is amazing. He took my issues seriously, explained everything and fixed it. I have been a long time patient of Dr Zainea and was nervous about seeing a different provider. Dr VanDorp put our minds at ease immediately. I will be forever grateful to him for his excellent care. Thank you.
Mar 7, 2026
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Dr was very professional and very jokingly with us. But Jenny [ ] Was very unprofessional and very disrespectfully rude. Never washed hands and said he’s with his next patient seeing as your late. But I was 2 minutes late due to accident.
Mar 4, 2026
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Dr. VanDorp's attitude toward me has seriously improved. I was leary about seeing him at first because of the rude way he dealt with me during my emergency surgery every years ago. But, after the first visit I realized he had changed for the better. Improved by attitude, speech and treatment of me. I was very happy with this Dr. VanDorp. Thank you
Feb 28, 2026
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Everything went to plan. Seemed like surgery day was long awaited but obviously many others were before me. So far so good but still in early stages of recovery.
Feb 28, 2026
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Knowledgeable, caring, listens to you.
Feb 16, 2026
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Very thoughtful, cared about what I had to say, didn’t rush me and let me ask questions!