MyMichigan General Surgery: Alpena
311 Long Rapids Plaza
Alpena, MI 49707 Directions
4.9 out of 5
753 verified ratings
753 Ratings, 458 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.
Apr 28, 2026
Brian Hanna, D.O.
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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 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
Apr 1, 2026
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He's great
Apr 1, 2026
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He can't b beat.very professional. Great bed side manners.
Mar 30, 2026
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He cares about his patients.
Mar 30, 2026
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Very professional yet down to earth. I would highly recommend to family and friends.
Mar 29, 2026
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Excellent provider positive and energetic in all areas.
Mar 28, 2026
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Dr. Paulsell was very kind and down to earth during, after, and prior to my surgery. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Face to face contact instead of someone glued to a computer screen!
Mar 28, 2026
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the visit went very well, I got the information I needed. i i
Mar 27, 2026
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I wasn’t feeling well so I didn’t really tell Dr. all that was bothering me, although I did tell him I was having low abdominal pain. Since I said I also had constipation he recommended an over the counter medication. I wish I’d discussed more problems with him, my fault
Mar 27, 2026
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He is so kind and caring.
Mar 27, 2026
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My experience was excellent! Dr Hanna answered all of my questions and explained things thoroughly and gave me time to ask any questions that I had!
Mar 26, 2026
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Very thankful for dr lemaster and would highly recommend her for medical issues. I owe her my life
Mar 26, 2026
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She is excellent
Mar 26, 2026
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Very knowledgeable doctor.
Mar 25, 2026
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Excellent
Mar 25, 2026
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Very helpful with explaining what was going on with me.
Mar 25, 2026
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The provider is great, his staff in the front office not so much. Giving people false hope and wasting their time and money.
Mar 23, 2026
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Excellent
Mar 17, 2026
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Dr Thornton is awesome. He listens to what you have to say and is very courteous!
Mar 14, 2026
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Dr. Hanna and his staff are True professionals that treat you with respect and kindness. They were throughly prepared for my appointment and up to date on my medical history making our consultation productive. Having Dr. Hanna serving our community is a tremendous blessing. Thank you.
Mar 13, 2026
great Dr and nirses
Mar 13, 2026
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Excellent Doctor/Surgeon. Very professional and never in a rush. Always answered any questions I had and explained fully next treatment steps.
Mar 13, 2026
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Good
Mar 13, 2026
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They were very knowledgeable, listened and were kind.