John Ockenfels, D.O.

Family Medicine

560 Osborn Boulevard

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Directions

(906) 632-1800

4.9 out of 5

339 verified ratings

1 Location


339 Ratings, 217 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 16, 2025
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Dr. Ockenfels and Riverside Medical are the best.

Jul 15, 2025
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Dr Ockenfels is an awesome doctor

Jul 14, 2025
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feel very comfortable with him.

Jul 14, 2025
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Dr. Ockenfels is the best ! He’s compassionate and cares ! Most importantly he listens ! Thank you for everything !

Jul 14, 2025
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I am really pleased with seeing Dr. Ockenfels and his staff. My only concern is he appears to be similar in age to myself and I worry that now that I've found a good PCP retirement may be on the horizon.

Jul 14, 2025
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Very good Dr

Jul 2, 2025
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Dr. O is the best. He's been our doctor for over 30 years. Always had our backs and kind and caring.

Jul 2, 2025
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Hes amazing

Jun 30, 2025
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Very efficient office & professional healthcare.

Jun 25, 2025
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He's the best!!

Jun 25, 2025
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He’s a great dr

Jun 23, 2025
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Great exam and bloodwork results (taken) all staff very friendly and professional. I am very grateful to have Dr O as my primary physician!

Jun 23, 2025
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Dr. Ockenfels is excellent in all he does. Unfortunately the support staff is not as good as it used to be.

Jun 20, 2025
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Always a good experience.

Jun 20, 2025
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He is the best Dr. I would recommend him for all your needs. Can talk to him about anything.

Jun 19, 2025
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Great doctor

Jun 19, 2025
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He treats you like a person not just a patient. Always willing to take as much time as you need to talk and treat.

Jun 19, 2025
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I have Dr. Ockenfels for years and have always trusted him and I still do. I appreciate all he does for me and my health care!

Jun 19, 2025
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Dr Ockenfels and his nurse, Connie, provide compassionate care.

Jun 16, 2025
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Dr. O and his staff are very professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Dr. O listens to any concerns I have and answers questions with experience and caring, professional, and compassionate way, explaining his answers in a way you can understand. Dr. O is a great practitioner who make you feel at ease and is truly concerned about his patients' health and well-being. Dr.O and his staff are the best!

Jun 16, 2025
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Keep your appointments because being able to reschedule timely is nearly impossible.

Jun 15, 2025
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Dr. O is great but hard to get into since mymichigan takeover.

Jun 15, 2025
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Always interested in the best care for his patients.

Jun 14, 2025
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Dr. Ockenfels has always provided excellent, personal care for me. He has made the effort to get to know me and to discuss with me about my options as my doctor and as a friend. I am extremely grateful for all the things he has done for me over the years. He is a very kind and caring person!!!

Jun 14, 2025
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Always listens.

Jun 12, 2025
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Dr. O is the best! He always listens and actually hears what I’m saying. He’s taken care of my routine med check visits. As well as my post-op C-Spine surgical care. He always makes it a point to call me, if something feels wrong with my post-op surgery. If he doesn’t call me, then Connie does! THEY ARE THE BEST!

Jun 11, 2025
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Dr. Ockenfels is the best doctors around! He listens and cares for his patients.

May 23, 2025
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He ranks among the top two Doctors in Chippewa County.

May 21, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and very friendly

May 21, 2025
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The merger to the corporate medical care MyMichigan is honestly disheartening. In spite of the absolute evil way our medical care in Amerikkka is going these days especially, in rural areas. Dr. Ockenfels and his staff do their job with outstanding kindness, safety, and professionalism. I pray that this take over to MyMichigan won’t chase physicians like this away but nurture them to continue to do this extremely impactful work. Many people within our community, myself included, need more physicians like him and his staff. He goes above and beyond to help and far exceeds a 1-10 rating. It should be in the thousands range that is how amazing he and his staff are.

May 20, 2025
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Dr O is great, he’s realistic, cares, is knowledgeable and personable

May 19, 2025
One of the best Dr’s in my lifetime that I have had interactions with and would highly recommend him for his knowledge, expertise, and all around being a great person.

May 19, 2025
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Dr Ockenfels is one of the best doctors I have had interactions with in my lifetime and would and do recommend him to others.

May 16, 2025
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Yes dr.ockenfels is a great doctor Very knowledgeable.

May 16, 2025
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Professional and like able. Listens and understands my questions and follows through.

May 12, 2025
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Dr Ockenfels provides high quality patient centered care I am fortunate to have him as my physician

May 12, 2025
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The best

May 10, 2025
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Dr O is a true asset to our community!

May 9, 2025
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I trust Dr. Ockenfels with all my health needs. He listens to me and answers ALL my questions at each appointment.

May 8, 2025
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Great provider. Very personable!

May 7, 2025
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The best doctor ever

May 2, 2025
Absolutely hands down the best doctor in the area

May 2, 2025
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He is the best of the best. Very through very easy to understand very nice puts u at ease he truly cares and treats you like part of his family and follows up with you if you are on a new medication amazing doctor

May 2, 2025
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Most insightful provider in the State Always an excellent experience in healthcare.

Apr 29, 2025
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I would recommend Dr Ockenfels and his staff

Apr 27, 2025
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Dr O is the best doctor I have had him for over 30 yrs as a Dr -he stayed to help people in a small town We need more drs that are going to be just like he was/is as a Dr in a rural area that has stayed and raised a family himself here. He’s awesome.

Apr 23, 2025
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He is one of the best doctors in my area and would recommend him to all my family & friends.

Apr 22, 2025
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John Ockenfels was amazing when I was able to see him or speak with him. It is very difficult to get in timely. And the office staff doesn’t call back when they say they will.

Apr 22, 2025
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Good

Apr 21, 2025
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I always recommend Dr Ockenfels to anyone who needs a great Doctor. Dr Ockenfels always listens attentively to what you have to say, and cares deeply about his patients.