MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: West Branch
640 Court Street
West Branch, MI 48661 Directions
4.9 out of 5
1,145 verified ratings
1,145 Ratings, 693 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 Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: West Branch for compassionate, knowledgeable care and strong bedside manner. Providers are described as thorough listeners who explain diagnoses, treatments and procedures clearly—many patients felt reassured and well cared for. Staff are frequently noted as friendly and professional, and surgical and injection procedures (including post-op follow-ups) are reported successful. A few comments mention occasional rudeness or not being heard about pain.
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Jul 1, 2026
Carl Whittington, F.N.P.-B.C., M.S.N.
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Great people they make appointments and keep those appointments for you and there's very low wait time to get your problem taken care of.
Jun 29, 2026
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Good
Jun 29, 2026
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The office staff was very polite
Jun 27, 2026
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Great people.
Jun 27, 2026
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Everyone is very polite and they all listen to any concern we may have. When we had a problem they were very quick to help us solve it.
Jun 27, 2026
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I have told my family it is well worth the drive if they ever need a AAA surgeon.
Jun 27, 2026
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The entire office is kind and caring. They treated me exceptionally well, especially since I was denied initially because of the severity of the break. But Dr. Barry took it on and I am very grateful.
Jun 26, 2026
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Extremely professional. Friendly, and comfortable feeling. Made me feel at ease, and that I was in the right place to take care of my medical situation.
Jun 25, 2026
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He's extremely caring and explains everything well.
Jun 25, 2026
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Very satisfied with this facility follow-up after a visit to the urgent care.
Jun 24, 2026
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Friendly and respectful. Took time to listen to my concerns and explain options
Jun 24, 2026
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Dr Barry and staff were very kind, made my daughter feel comfortable while discussing her broken arm and while casting
Jun 24, 2026
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Great to deal with
Jun 24, 2026
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He explained everything and had a lot of knowledge. He answered all questions I had. I really like him.
Jun 22, 2026
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Only been to the office twice. Great treatment from staff and providers. He is just constantly running late for my scheduled appointment by a significant amount of time.
Jun 20, 2026
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Dr Holst explains everything in a way that's understandable. He listens To you and talks To you, not At you. Eye contact rather than face down in computer. He is friendly, funny, and kind. Very thorough. Highly recommend!
Jun 20, 2026
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Very satisfied
Jun 20, 2026
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He explains procedure(s) well, listened (and answered) to my 2 page of questions.
Jun 20, 2026
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Office very clean, little wait time, everyone friendly and efficient.
Jun 19, 2026
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Would recommend Dr Hoard and his staff to anyone needed orthopedic help
Jun 19, 2026
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Excellent provider
Jun 18, 2026
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I would highly recommend anyone that needs orthopedic care to this office. The doctor takes time with you and listens to your concerns. He is an excellent doctor and the staff is absolutely wonderful and friendly!
Jun 18, 2026
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Very professional and friendly!
Jun 18, 2026
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Thay are very nice and very good to me and help full when you talk to them. thank you for your service. please keep it up.
Jun 17, 2026
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Dr Holst and his staff are excellent providers. Very knowledgeable about the procedure I was receiving and what side effects I may experience afteard.
Jun 17, 2026
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Everyone there is extremely helpful
Jun 17, 2026
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Great experience.
Jun 17, 2026
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I thought the care was good. But worried about th AI technology which can steal my identity.
Jun 17, 2026
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Everyone from the front staff to the MA and Dr Barry are always very friendly. I’ve never had a bad experience there.
Jun 17, 2026
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Very nice experience
Jun 17, 2026
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Excellent care, understanding and easy going
Jun 16, 2026
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Dr. Barry has great bedside manner and very attentive to your needs and concerns. His staff is very friendly professional and helpful. Both Dr. Barry and the staff always took time to make sure that my questions and concerns were clearly answered.
Jun 15, 2026
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Very kind people.
Jun 15, 2026
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He’s a very good doctor and thorough and listen to what’s wrong carefully. Highly recommended.
Jun 13, 2026
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I will recommend dr. Hoard .!
Jun 13, 2026
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Holst to friends and family. He was very knowledgeable and I will be continuing to see him.
Jun 13, 2026
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Highly recommend
Jun 13, 2026
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Great Dr easy to talk to and cortisone shot lasts a long time.
Jun 13, 2026
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Staff are friendly and professional.
Jun 12, 2026
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Recommended services, friendly caring staff and Dr very attentive to my problems.
Jun 12, 2026
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Professional, friendly, helpful.
Jun 12, 2026
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Great
Jun 11, 2026
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Great teamwork and pleasant atmosphere made my visit great
Jun 11, 2026
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Very pleased with office and doctor
Jun 11, 2026
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The staff is amazing from scheduling to rooming you and seeing the doctor.
Jun 11, 2026
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Listens to you.
Jun 11, 2026
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Great experience.
Jun 11, 2026
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Carl is Very Kind, Understanding, Knowledgeable & Answered All Our Questions! He Was Very Easy on Giving Me My Shot! It HURT But was Sympathetic to My Pain. Thanks Carl! I Would Recommend Him to Help With Your Needs.
Jun 10, 2026
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He made me feel better gave me life without pain
Jun 10, 2026
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The Dr. was able to find issues that had been bothering me and a plan of action is taking shape.