MyMichigan Geriatric Medicine: Midland

6810 Eastman Avenue

Midland, MI 48642 Directions

(989) 633-1489

4.4 out of 5

113 verified ratings

113 Ratings, 45 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 MyMichigan Geriatric Medicine: Midland for caring, attentive, and knowledgeable clinicians who listen and communicate clearly. Melissa Wakefield and several providers are noted for professionalism, compassion, thoroughness, and helping patients reach goals or understand conditions. Family-style, respectful care in nursing facilities is highlighted and one bereavement comment commends facility support. A small number mention inconsistent follow-through from supporting staff or occasional poor bedside manner from one provider.

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Mar 5, 2026
He is slow to make a final decision on adjusting meds but does well

Feb 25, 2026
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Melissa is only there one day a week, it hard to schedule a visit. She is very friendly and likable. Happy with my care.

Feb 23, 2026
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She is great, soft spoken and caring, listens and explains. I’ve only had 1 appointment with her, my NP wasn’t in that day

Feb 23, 2026
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Great care!!?

Feb 21, 2026
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Excellennt

Feb 16, 2026
She was very caring and listened to all my concerns.

Feb 16, 2026
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She was very caring and took the time to listen to me.

Feb 13, 2026
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Very polite,informative, and understanding

Feb 12, 2026
Finally, someone who listens and provides great care!

Feb 12, 2026
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I appreciate Ms. Wakefield for listening to me and providing excellent service.

Feb 9, 2026
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They treat me like family

Feb 7, 2026
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Very happy with support from Melissa, thinking about switching to her from [removed name of different provider].

Feb 7, 2026
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Mellisa was very friendly, thorough, took her time and showed concern, I would like to switch to her as my primary care physician.

Feb 4, 2026
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M is very knowledgeable and friendly

Feb 3, 2026
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She was friendly and knowledgeable and easy to understand and easy to talk to.

Jan 29, 2026
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NP Wakefield is a top tier provider with impressive professionalism, competence and compassion.

Jan 29, 2026
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The Dr is taking good care of me

Jan 28, 2026
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[NAME] passed away last [DATE]. The staff at Stratford Pines was very helpful, respectful and considerate to [NAME] and her family. I will recommend Stratford Pines when someone is in need of placing their loved one in a nursing facility.

Jan 1, 2026
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Melissa work with me and help me gain my goals

Nov 22, 2025
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Melissa seen me in the hospital. Very knowledgeable about my condition. And helped me understand my condition and what I needdd to get home

Nov 12, 2025
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Good Doctor! Very caring.


Oct 1, 2025
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That I would recommend if at all possible it would be worth the travel time to get their care here!

Sep 2, 2025
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Melissa Wakefield is thorough, very professional and she is thoughtful and kind.

Sep 2, 2025
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Melissa Wakefield is wonderful but I am thankful to be out of the nursing home

Sep 2, 2025
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Melissa Wakefield is great, sometimes the nursing homes pharmacy and some staff leave a little bit to be desired, but overall they're great people.

Aug 23, 2025
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I like him. Good Dr

Jun 24, 2025
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Attentive, kind and caring

Jun 5, 2025
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Go there. You will be happy

Jun 4, 2025
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Dr provides by the facility. Did not choose him. Seemed to be OK.

May 9, 2025
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He is thorough, he listens and I like him for a Doctor.

May 5, 2025
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She listens, she finds solutions to the situations as they arise. She also catches things before they become a situation. I would not have been able to make the rehabilitation come back without her.

Apr 25, 2025
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Very good

Apr 25, 2025
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Great doctor

Apr 21, 2025
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I would recommend him

Apr 16, 2025
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He is the worst talks to patients and their families horrible. Does not know what he is doing and has worst bedside manner. I wouldn't let my dog be treated by him. [Removed defamatory comment].

Apr 3, 2025
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I was at Stratford for a week where Dr Potnis is a Staff doctor and he was very kind to about my situation and I was extremely happy with the care I received at Stratford pines

Mar 12, 2025
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He is very nice and works hard but the staff supporting him must be constantly reminded to follow through with his orders. We are still waiting to receive a medical device that should have been administered several days ago.

Dec 30, 2024
Always on time.and polite and Listens to your problems and concorend

Dec 16, 2024
Very caring and knowledgeable on how to take care of people who need his help.

Dec 10, 2024
She came in for consult at the hospital. She was very personable, knew what she was looking for and what she was talking about. I would recommend her to anyone who needs this particular help.

Nov 25, 2024
A very smart and simple visit

Aug 30, 2024
You should have shown her picture before asking questions.I now recognize her by photo not name . She was at the pines nursing home. Taking BP and vitals. I did not see her name tag , Sorry .

Aug 19, 2024
I am very happy with the care that Dr. Potnis gives me.

Apr 23, 2024
Attentive and respectful care. I was very impressed by the level of knowledge and ability to communicate. Plus, Melissa Wakefield and all other personnel were very, very nice and caring.