MyMichigan General Surgery: Alpena
311 Long Rapids Plaza
Alpena, MI 49707 Directions
4.9 out of 5
770 verified ratings
770 Ratings, 460 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.
Feb 22, 2026
Thomas Thornton, M.D.
Professional kind, listens and answers at your level of understanding. Not hurried, sits looks you in the eye, focused. We have a good person here and well qualified.
Feb 11, 2026
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Excellent
Feb 11, 2026
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Always professional quick appointments. Trustworthy
Feb 11, 2026
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Good experience
Feb 5, 2026
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Great doctor
Feb 4, 2026
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Would return if needed
Feb 4, 2026
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Very prompt and courteous office personnel.
Feb 4, 2026
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He was such a nice and kind Dr! I would tell others to go to him.
Feb 4, 2026
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Highly recommend anyone to go to there.
Feb 4, 2026
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My experience was an emergency surgery situation. He was very helpful and showed much concern for my welfare. I was fortunate that he handled my situation.
Feb 2, 2026
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Great job
Feb 2, 2026
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Good experience!
Jan 31, 2026
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It was a good experience. I would highly recommend
Jan 30, 2026
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Absolutely would recommend him for any surgical needs
Jan 28, 2026
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Great surgeon!
Jan 26, 2026
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She there and will do anything. To next sure thing go good
Jan 24, 2026
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Very well
Jan 23, 2026
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Very professional
Jan 23, 2026
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Dr.Paulsell and nurse Jenny as well as the receptionist are friendly and conduct themselves very professionally. Dr Paulsell has a great bedside manner.
Jan 23, 2026
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Good
Jan 22, 2026
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Had the best care no problems
Jan 22, 2026
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Highly recommend him
Jan 22, 2026
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Dr Hanna has a very calming presence and a compassionate manner. I appreciate his professionalism and attention to detail, as well as his expeditious scheduling to get my surgery completed.
Jan 21, 2026
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My experience was absolutely perfect and she's understanding and very friendly and very polite and I love how sweet and nice she is. She did a phenomenal job on my gallbladder removal surgery and I absolutely appreciate her with all my heart❤️🥰! Thank you again for helping me out and getting to the bottom of everything🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
Jan 21, 2026
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Kept my appointment time on time!!!!!! That’s very important to me. Thank you very much.
Jan 21, 2026
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No [removed profanity].. Doc would let you know.. what is going on.. also a plan to fix the problems. Very kind and to the point. Would definitely go back. Let doc work on me anytime... Grate bedside and explain everything he is going to do to fix the problem... Is definitely the best surgical doctor in Alpena... BIG THANK YOU DOC..
Jan 21, 2026
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Dr.Pailsel is very comfortable to talk to , & always addresses your health concerns interested you can.understand, highly recommend him!
Jan 20, 2026
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Passionate, caring, skilled, knowledgeable [removed inappropriate language]
Jan 19, 2026
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A great experience
Jan 19, 2026
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I would recommend him
Jan 17, 2026
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prompt, competent, friendly, confident
Jan 16, 2026
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Great Dr. very professional
Jan 16, 2026
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Excellent provider and service.
Jan 16, 2026
Great Dr. very professional
Jan 15, 2026
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She is knowledgeable, friendly, and kind.
Jan 15, 2026
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Good doctor.
Jan 15, 2026
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Given easy to understand explanations . Staff always had a great attitude with a little wit which is always appreciated. Surgery was so easy I wasn’t even sure it happened. I would like to thank everyone involved for an awesome experience.
Jan 15, 2026
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Excellent
Jan 14, 2026
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Alsome Dotor top notch in my book
Jan 14, 2026
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He wasn't able to do my procedure but recommended a GI doctor. He called the doctor and then called me back within a half an hour and got me set up. Very happy with my experience there.
Jan 14, 2026
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Top notch doctor. Highly recommended.
Jan 14, 2026
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Dr. Hannah is the best have had him for several surgeries and has always been top notch! His nurse and staff are very caring and friendly as well. I highly recommend Dr. Hannah.
Jan 12, 2026
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Very friendly and helpful service.
Jan 12, 2026
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Prompt and quick response to the issue I am having, very kind and professional staff
Jan 12, 2026
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Everything went good
Jan 10, 2026
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Very good
Jan 10, 2026
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Very good service very helpful concerning my questions have only been seen once and extremely satisfied
Jan 9, 2026
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A+
Jan 8, 2026
She does a great job. Very personable. Highly recommended. Answered and explained all questions I ask.
Jan 8, 2026
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Dr Stephanie Lemaster she a great surgeon she did two surgeries on me both were very remarkable and have very quick recovery I always recommend her for my friends.