Michael Paulsell, M.D.

General Surgery

1501 W. Chisholm Street

Alpena, MI 49707 Directions

(989) 356-8075

4.9 out of 5

179 verified ratings

2 Locations


MyMichigan General Surgery: Alpena

311 Long Rapids Plaza

Alpena, MI 49707

(989) 354-5717 Directions


Wound Treatment Center: Alpena

1501 W. Chisholm Street

Alpena, MI 49707

(989) 356-8075 Directions

179 Ratings, 110 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 12, 2025
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I have great confidence in Dr paulsell from past surgery. He is also very comforting to talk to.

Jul 12, 2025
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Professional staff. Scheduled the appointment quickly. Scheduled outpatient surgery within a short amount of time.

Jul 12, 2025
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That they are efficient and kind usually get appointments in a timely manner and not much of a wait time

Jul 11, 2025
The best

Jul 11, 2025
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The best

Jul 2, 2025
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Excellent care and friendliness!

Jul 2, 2025
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Dr Paulsel is always very attentive & kind. He makes sure that you understand everything. He makes sure to ask about your current health condition.

Jun 29, 2025
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Would recommend him highly.

Jun 27, 2025
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I owe Dr my life

Jun 26, 2025
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I would highly recommend!

Jun 24, 2025
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He is a very kind, caring person.

Jun 22, 2025
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Very talented, knowledgeable, and caring doctor that performed a great surgery to save my life. I was very thankful that there was a doctor in the area with the expertise on the emergency condition I faced.

Jun 21, 2025
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Respectful, sat so he was eye level with patient and family-not domineering. Asked appropriate questions and answered questions asked by patient’s family.

Jun 19, 2025
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He is a very theral excellent smart respectful doctor

Jun 18, 2025
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I highly recommend Dr. Paucell

Jun 15, 2025
I have several times been cared for by Dr.Pausell with always the best care and understanding of my needs.

Jun 15, 2025
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I have always had the best care from the 💊 doctor and the staff.

Jun 13, 2025
Great care

Jun 12, 2025
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All of the staff went beyond to help. Me!!

Jun 6, 2025
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Excellent doctor

May 24, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and very professional

May 24, 2025
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Takes to long for someone to tell me about the test that was done

May 24, 2025
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Very good .

May 14, 2025
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Great Surgeon 😷

May 1, 2025
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Very comfortable with the service

May 1, 2025
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Very nice and friendly staff, the doctor walked me through every step of the process and left no question unanswered. He even addressed all of my daughter's concerns too.

Apr 30, 2025
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Everyone was awesome. Would highly recommend

Apr 28, 2025
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Excellent.

Apr 21, 2025
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Thoughtful, clear explanations, no pressure

Apr 21, 2025
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That I got good care

Apr 16, 2025
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My experience with Dr. Paulsell and his staff was excellent and professional. I would recommend Dr. Paulsell to my friends and family.

Apr 12, 2025
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Dr. Pausel is a great Doctor. Very informative and a great personality , truly thankful for him for doing my procedure.

Apr 12, 2025
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This Dr. and office will always be my 1st choice for any future matters and medical needs of such a nature.

Apr 10, 2025
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Recommend him

Mar 17, 2025
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Seems knowledgeable and easy to work with

Mar 17, 2025
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Dr. Paucell took the time to answer all my questions and relieve my fears

Mar 16, 2025
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A nice calm environment. Nurse and Dr. care what is going on and what you have to say.

Mar 15, 2025
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Doctor Paulsell was very caring and professional in giving me medical treatment.

Mar 11, 2025
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Very professional

Mar 10, 2025
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Over the years Dr Paucell has been very kind to me and is a good Doctor . He's very knowledgeable and takes time to answer questions. We are blessed to have him in Alpena !

Mar 3, 2025
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A Very detailed and courteous Medical provider who takes his patients needs first

Feb 27, 2025
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Very friendly & efficient

Feb 25, 2025
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Very capable surgeon.

Feb 25, 2025
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Great Surgeon very personable cares about his patients.

Feb 22, 2025
Average, what I call a cookbook doctor. Cannot imagine him adjusting for the individual patient. Probably ok for basic things.

Feb 22, 2025
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Disappointed that surgeon requires anesthesia for colonoscopy. Depressed about it. Makes me worry. Things in doctors note on MyChart not done. Have seen this many times with other my Michigan visit notes.

Feb 21, 2025
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Doctor was pleasant and professional. I felt safe in his hands.

Feb 21, 2025
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My experience was the very best from before surgery to after surgery and follow up!

Feb 19, 2025
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Dr. Paulsell is an excellent doctor.

Feb 19, 2025
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I think Dr Paulsell is an excellent dr and he has always answered my questions. He has operated on me 3 times and I am very pleased with each surgery.