Dennis Van Dorp, M.D.
General Surgery
3051 Kiesel Road
Bay City, MI 48706 Directions
4.9 out of 5
222 verified ratings
2 Locations
222 Ratings, 131 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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Aug 12, 2026
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Pre surgical visit. I walked in feeling slightly nervous. I walked out feeling confident.
Aug 7, 2026
I feel so incredibly fortunate to have been able to have Dr. Van Dorp as my surgeon. What a talented, caring, and compassionate person he is. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery.
Aug 7, 2026
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Absolutely wonderful physician. Fantastic surgeon. Dr. VanDorp is very thorough, caring, and compassionate. He explained everything I wanted to know both pre- surgery and post-surgery as well as during the follow up appointment. I could not have been more pleased with the care I received.
Aug 6, 2026
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Hospital stay was short but cheerful.. Dr. And staff friendly and knowledgeable. recovery time short
Aug 6, 2026
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Excelent
Aug 5, 2026
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Excellent Doctor
Aug 1, 2026
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He is a great doctor. I would recommend for your appendectomy needs.
Aug 1, 2026
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I would highly recommend Dr Van Dorp he and his staff are amazing. It is awesome that the Dr himself called a few days after my hernia surgery to see how I was doing. I am very happy with the treatment I received.
Jul 30, 2026
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That Dr. Vandorp is helping me get to the next level I need to do and everything even tho it’s kinda scary for me but I appreciate him helping me get to my next goal!
Jul 27, 2026
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Listened to everything I had to say and answered all my questions and was very detailed
Jul 18, 2026
My experience was excellent.
Jul 18, 2026
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He was very kind and knowledgeable. He listened to me and helped me.. I think him for that.
Jul 18, 2026
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I didn’t feel rushed. My questions and concerns were addressed.
Jul 15, 2026
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I highly recommend
Jul 11, 2026
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All of my experiences with MyMich providers and facilities have been of the highest level of quality, professionalism, knowledge, courtesy, respect, patience and empathy. Dr. Van Dorp and his office is no exception. They met and/or exceeded the exemplary treatment that all of my encounters with MyMichigan facilities in Saginaw, Freeland and Midland have provided me over the entire 7 years I have been living in the area. A+ care.
Jul 4, 2026
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He stayed well aware of how I was doing and let me know how I was doing and what to expect going forward. He is very knowledgeable and skilled.
Jul 4, 2026
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Excellent
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.