Gail Colby, M.D.
Family Medicine
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
Midland, MI 48640 Directions
4.9 out of 5
116 verified ratings
1 Location
116 Ratings, 65 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. Colby for compassionate, attentive, and thorough primary care. She is described as an excellent listener who spends time with patients, explains care clearly, and follows up promptly. Staff and clinic operations are often called respectful and helpful. Common positives include trust, long-term relationships, and effective minor procedures (e.g., cyst removal, cortisone injection). Few negatives emerge beyond limited appointment availability and occasional long waits.
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Feb 13, 2026
My health and life concerns are taken seriously. I am comfortable to talk and walk through my concerns. I feel thankful I have a doctor I can trust!
Feb 13, 2026
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Gail Colby always listens to me and takes care of me. I feel safe to talk to her about my health and life needs. I feel thankful to have a doctor I trust.
Feb 13, 2026
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That she is a great Doctor that cares. She listens and doesn’t make you feel like she wants to rush you out to get to someone else.
Feb 11, 2026
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Dr Colby is wonderful, kind, listens, no rush u out, very caring & so professional. She has been there for me for many years. I will never change doctors. I tell everyone how lucky I am to have her. Thanks Dr. Colby for taking great care of me. Sue
Feb 2, 2026
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Dr. Colby is the best doctor I've ever had. She listens to me and gives me the care I need.
Jan 30, 2026
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Dr Colby listens to your comments about what you are experiencing
Jan 28, 2026
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She dose a wonderful job.
Jan 26, 2026
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Dr. Colby is always great to talk to and she listens to me.
Jan 16, 2026
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Doctor Gail Colby listens to the patient. She gives thoughtful advice and spends time with patients. I trust her care and medical advice.
Jan 10, 2026
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The best family doctor & staff - very respectful & helpful to their patients.
Jan 7, 2026
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Excellent. Lab at Family Practice 5 star also.
Jan 7, 2026
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Very attentive and very helpful in explaining procedures or answering questions! Love my Dr Colby and trust her very much!!
Jan 7, 2026
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Every visit is excellent.
Dec 21, 2025
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My yearly exam took an hour and fifteen minutes. I was kept waiting for quite some time.
Dec 13, 2025
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Dr Colby has been my primary care doctor for years. She has always been kind and caring during each visit, and her medical knowledge is spot on. It's always a pleasure to see her!
Dec 3, 2025
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Excellent doctor and staff. Very professional and personal
Dec 1, 2025
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Respectfull and caring. Good listener
Nov 28, 2025
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Dr. Colby is always great.
Nov 26, 2025
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Everyone from the doctor to the support staff always respectful intentive to any questions
Nov 24, 2025
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Always appropriately responsive to all my questions and concerns.
Nov 3, 2025
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Gail is the best, period. She has tremendous medical knowledge, is a great listener and answers questions thoughtfully and completely. She is the best physician I've ever had.
Oct 25, 2025
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Dr. Colby is an excellent physician, and I love her. Would not want to lose her as my primary doctor.
Oct 2, 2025
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Always excellent.
Sep 29, 2025
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Always the same message to them - if you are looking for a great family doctor then call Dr. Colby's office :)
Sep 21, 2025
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Dr. Colby is always great! Takes the time to listen and make sure you’re satisfied with your health.
Sep 20, 2025
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Gail is, in my opinion, the best physician I've ever had. She is very knowledgeable, a great listener, very kind and very thorough. I look forward to my visits because I know that I will have my questions answered and get the tests she thinks I need. After my visit and tests, I know that she will answer any questions I may have about the results. Midland is very fortunate to have her!
Sep 18, 2025
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The best possible experience for health care.
Sep 8, 2025
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Very good.
Sep 8, 2025
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very friendly staff
Sep 6, 2025
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She is very good In getting answers for your questions She explains everything so you understand it. And she does not rush through your appointment she makes sure that all your answers are answered and you understand things and if you need any new medications she's right there to check them out to make sure it's something that will be good for you
Sep 5, 2025
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Dr Colby is a wonderful, well respected doctor. Family Practice has always taken good care of me. I’m so happy I can go there.
Aug 27, 2025
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Dr. Colby is the best! She always takes the time to get it right for me and she always treats me with care and respect.
Aug 23, 2025
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Excellent health provider
Aug 23, 2025
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Excellent as always
Aug 21, 2025
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Always a great visit. Very understanding, and knowledgeable.
Aug 5, 2025
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I always feel comfortable and confident taking my daughter to see Dr. Colby, knowing that she is getting the best treatment. I can’t say enough good about her.
Aug 1, 2025
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Gail is consistently excellent in the care she provides. Her listening skills are finely honed, and i never feel rushed during an appointment. Every appointment with her is a pleasure. I also appreciate her rapid responses to my portal questions.
Jul 28, 2025
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I tell them she is the best and you can tell she cares.
Jul 26, 2025
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I always have a great experience! I was able to get labs done the same day as my visit and I had the results the next day. Excellent clinic!
Jul 23, 2025
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Dr. Reder and Dr. Colby did a fantastic job removing the cyst from my neck
Jul 14, 2025
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Dr. Colby and the Family Practice staff are always readily available and responsive whenever I call and arrange care the same day or next.
Jun 27, 2025
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Dr. Colby is a 5 star family doctor-we are so lucky to have her care for our family!
Jun 23, 2025
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A big thank you to all. Grateful to be part of this amazing office.
Jun 23, 2025
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the absolute best family doctor & staff :)
Jun 17, 2025
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It is difficult to get an appointment with Dr. Colby. Her lead time is long and one must wait for a new schedule to be issued. It is worth the wait if one can wait 2 or 3 months.
May 25, 2025
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Great group of doctors
May 24, 2025
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Very friendly
Apr 27, 2025
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Gail Colby is the best physician I've ever had , and I've had a lot over my [age] years.
Apr 23, 2025
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Good place to go
Apr 23, 2025
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Dr. Colby and all the staff are excellent - I'd highly recommend them.