Joseph Garlinghouse, M.D., M.P.H.
Family Medicine
391 M-134
Cedarville, MI 49719 Directions
4.9 out of 5
486 verified ratings
1 Location
486 Ratings, 316 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. Garlinghouse for being knowledgeable, compassionate, and an excellent listener who explains care clearly. Many comment on his professionalism, friendly manner, and thoroughness managing complex conditions and medications (including improved blood pressure control and freezing a lump). Staff are frequently described as courteous and collaborative. A few notes request better follow-up communication after appointments and an additional mid-level provider to improve access.
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Jun 11, 2026
Dr. Garlinghouse listens actively and compassionately. He is knowledgeable and detailed. I trust his opinions snd recommendations.
Jun 3, 2026
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Always answer the phone when you call. Very friendly and the Doctor is great.
May 26, 2026
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Everything was fine.
May 23, 2026
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I’ve recommended Dr Garlinghouse to family and friends.
May 23, 2026
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Great doctor. Talks to you so you can understand instead of always using medical words. Very good personality.
May 22, 2026
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Excellent service and care
May 22, 2026
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I have been happy and satisfied with Dr. Garlinghouse as my provider.
May 22, 2026
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That Dr. Garlinghouse is very attractive to your medical needs and a really good listener.
May 22, 2026
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Couldn’t find a better physician
May 21, 2026
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Very good doctor. Kind and knowledgeable
May 20, 2026
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Dr. Garlinghouse is a caring, compassionate professional physician. I would recommend him to everyone.
May 20, 2026
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That Dr. Garlinghouse actually listens to you unlike other doctors I get excellent care from him
May 20, 2026
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Easy to get in to see Dr Garlinghouse and the office is convenient for me to get to.
May 8, 2026
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You need to follow up persistently. They don’t initiate follow up. My prior provider called me within 48 hours of every appointment. I have never received an unsolicited call and rarely get call back I initiated. Hire an extra assistant for coorodination.
May 8, 2026
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I highly recommend Dr. Garlinghouse for a family physician. He listens carefully to patients, gives thorough examinations, explains results of tests in a way that patients can understand, and cares about the health of his patients.
May 8, 2026
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Compassionate, excellent listener , never rush’s you,, and quick to recommend a specialist when needed. That is why it is so hard to get into see him because he is such a good doctor!
May 8, 2026
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Very profesional
May 7, 2026
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Thoughtful and thorough. Easy to talk to.
May 6, 2026
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Excellent Dr and great staff
May 6, 2026
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Dr. Garlinghouse is a gem……hold on to him!!!
May 3, 2026
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He listens, and you get answers.
May 2, 2026
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Dr Garlinghouse is caring and always listens to what I have to say.
May 2, 2026
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Dr Garlinghouse is a season professional doctor and always is right at the point of what you need to do and then what he needs to do to fix any problem is staff is really supportive and completely into an with excellent medical practice. I would volunteer this office and the people to anyone of my family or friends or neighbors.
May 1, 2026
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Very professional and easy to talk to.
Apr 30, 2026
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Dr was very through on explaining all my test results.
Apr 30, 2026
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Knowledgeable and caring doctoring.
Apr 27, 2026
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Comprehensive. Caring.
Apr 25, 2026
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I highly recommend this office and staff. Utmost professional
Apr 25, 2026
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The doctor is a jewel of the North. I feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t have Dr. G as their primary care physician. (Kidding (sort of)!)
Apr 24, 2026
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Very awesome people and would recommend to all my family. They actually listen to you
Apr 18, 2026
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The first doctor I have ever encountered since living in [ ] years, that actually treated me well, was a clear understanding doctor and helpful for my health. He listens. I wish all doctors were the same. He is excellent.
Apr 16, 2026
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Friendly and professional
Apr 15, 2026
Service was personable and professional.
Apr 15, 2026
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Would recommend the service and is close to home.
Apr 14, 2026
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Excellent service and caring
Apr 11, 2026
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Dr. Garlinghouse is an extraordinary doctor. He is compassionate, empathetic, understanding and my children adore him.
Apr 10, 2026
Dr Garlinghouse is so nice & smart. He really listens & is very helpful & straight forward. Easy to talk to.
Apr 10, 2026
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I told my daughters who were worried because this visit to Dr Garlinghouse was an after hospital visit. I was hospitalized at U Of M - Sparrow for a week for new onset of A-fib. Dr Garlinghouse reviewed my hospital cardiac summary, explained to me a little more about A-fib, and reviewed my meds & talked about my HTN & lifestyle / dietary habits. I was impressed & told him he was so smart. I’m happy he’s taking care of me & that’s what I told my family. They were pleased to hear too.
Apr 8, 2026
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I’m honored to have such a fabulous doctor for my primary care!
Apr 4, 2026
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Good
Mar 26, 2026
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First the receptionist was totally friendly. She was kind n we had a laugh about something. Great lady. Dr. Garlinghouse is always kind, smiling n very thorough. Listens well n has cares n concerns about my health which is his great asset...as any Dr should be but he goes beyond.
Mar 26, 2026
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He is very easy to talk to answers all my questions very professional
Mar 24, 2026
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Dr. Garlinghouse is a very caring doctor who actually listens to you. Will go out of his way to make things comfortable for you as an individual. Top notch doctor.
Mar 21, 2026
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Dr Garlinghouse and office staff are understanding, professional and accommodating.
Mar 21, 2026
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Dr Garlinghouse was very attentive and informative.
Mar 20, 2026
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Great doctor if you need one choose him.
Mar 20, 2026
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Great
Mar 16, 2026
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Great Doc
Mar 16, 2026
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Excellent doctor and cares about each and every one of his patients
Mar 16, 2026
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Very kind and very knowledgeable.