MyMichigan General Surgery: Alpena
311 Long Rapids Plaza
Alpena, MI 49707 Directions
4.9 out of 5
764 verified ratings
764 Ratings, 469 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
Overall sentiment is strongly positive: patients consistently praise MyMichigan General Surgery — Alpena for compassionate, skilled surgeons and professional, helpful staff. Common highlights are excellent bedside manner, clear explanations about procedures and recovery, successful surgeries (including emergency and hernia repairs), and efficient scheduling. A few comments note lingering post-op pain and occasional staff knowledge gaps. Many comments explicitly recommend the group to family and friends and credit providers with life‑saving care.
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This AI summary is automatically generated from published patient reviews. It highlights common themes from the reviews, but as with all AI-generated content, there may be errors. Please exercise caution and refer to the original reviews for full context.
May 20, 2026
Stephanie LeMaster, M.D.
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Staff was friendly and kind . Doctor took her time, explained things well, answered my questions
May 20, 2026
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I would recommend Dr McMasters. Great service and they return calls promptly and they are all friendly.
May 20, 2026
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Excellent. Gave excellent advice.
May 20, 2026
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I personally would recommend Dr. Hanna for any patients that are having procedures that I have had. His team has been excellent with me and made me feel very comfortable with everything. The anxiety can be so overwhelming and they were so caring and considerate.
May 20, 2026
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Excellent
May 19, 2026
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Very nice and made me feel comfortable in her analysis of my problem.
May 19, 2026
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Very professional, respectful, efficient, and fun loving staff. If you want it done right the first time, this is the place to go.
May 18, 2026
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Great personality, kind and attentive.
May 12, 2026
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Very good
May 11, 2026
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So far, so good. No issues.
May 9, 2026
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Outstanding surgeon and staff. Recommend him and his team 100%
May 8, 2026
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Very good bedside manner as well as the nurse I think her name was Samantha. The office is caring and helping in any way they can.
May 8, 2026
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Very good
May 7, 2026
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I had an appointment and it went well.
May 3, 2026
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He is very caring and listens earnestly to concerns.
May 2, 2026
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Always satisfies with Dr. Hanna's procedures, information, listening to me and Scheduling any necessary procedures.
May 1, 2026
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Stephanie and the team are great, very happy with every experience I have had!
May 1, 2026
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Dr. LeMaster is very caring and compassionate. Would highly recommend.
May 1, 2026
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Very professional.
May 1, 2026
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Dr. Hanna saved my life by listening and talking to me .to find out my issues . He was very on the spot and made the right decision for me.
Apr 30, 2026
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We have nothing but the best Dr in alpena
Apr 28, 2026
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Great Doctor
Apr 26, 2026
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Very good doctor. Would trust him with any decision he would recommend
Apr 23, 2026
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Wonderful staff
Apr 23, 2026
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Excellent care via a VERY caring doctor.
Apr 22, 2026
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He has been my Gen Surg over 25 years, thank goodness
Apr 21, 2026
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Excellent doctor
Apr 21, 2026
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Good to
Apr 18, 2026
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The greatest
Apr 17, 2026
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I like Dr T.
Apr 17, 2026
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Dr Hanna is an EXCELLENT surgeon and has a great bedside manner!!
Apr 15, 2026
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Very professional and courteous.
Apr 15, 2026
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Excellent care given in a professional & personable manner.
Apr 15, 2026
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Excellent doctor. Explains things clearly.
Apr 14, 2026
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Excellent care
Apr 14, 2026
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Good job
Apr 12, 2026
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I enjoyed my visit and during that visit I felt heard and acknowledged for my concerns. Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable.
Apr 11, 2026
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Nice doctor and staff. On time with little or no wating. Very satisfied.
Apr 10, 2026
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Very good
Apr 9, 2026
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Dr. Michael Paulsell is an excellent surgeon. Also, he performs my colonoscopies and endoscopic procedures whenever needed and he’s very thorough with his exams. I would recommend him to any one of my family members, friends, or anyone in need of his expertise. In my opinion, he’s one of the best surgeons in the state of Michigan.
Apr 8, 2026
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This office is very helpful, understanding, caring about you issues. Always have a smile.
Apr 8, 2026
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It’s very good
Apr 8, 2026
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Nursing staff and doctor thorough and professional - I feel like the doctor knows what he’s talking about and I trust him.
Apr 8, 2026
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I’ve had nothing but a positive experience each time
Apr 7, 2026
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Office staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Hanna has an excellent bedside manner. Highly recommended
Apr 4, 2026
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The care I received was courteous and thorough. Unfortunately I had previous appointments with his colleagues that were both canceled which delayed my care by weeks. By the time I was finally seen the situation was exacerbated and very painful. But the care I received from Micheal was excellent.
Apr 4, 2026
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They are top shelf!!
Apr 3, 2026
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Very helpful, understanding and knowledgeable .
Apr 2, 2026
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very good
Apr 2, 2026
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It was excellent