Nathan Krebs, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery

4677 Towne Centre Road, 2nd Floor

Saginaw, MI 48604 Directions

(989) 790-6719

4.7 out of 5

414 verified ratings

1 Location


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Saginaw

4677 Towne Centre Road, 2nd Floor

Saginaw, MI 48604

(989) 790-6719 Directions

414 Ratings, 272 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 Dr. Krebs for his thoroughness, listening skills, clear explanations, and surgical outcomes—particularly shoulder and knee procedures that restored mobility and reduced pain. Many comment on compassionate bedside manner and knowledgeable care from both him and his clinical team. Recurring negatives focus on long wait times, occasional rushed visits, and inconsistent communication from staff or follow-up coordination. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for clinical skill and patient-centered care.

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Mar 1, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
That he is good but very busy. Be prepared to wait.

Feb 27, 2026
My experience with Dr Krebs has always been a pleasant experience. Dr Krebs always always listen to what you have to say. Always goes over the best solutions for your particular issues. Very friendly always courteous always. Would always recommend him.

Feb 27, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr Krebs goes above and beyond to make sure his patient understands and answers any questions. Great doctor!

Feb 27, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Tell them that they are an exceptional staff. Very friendly always courteous always willing to help.

Feb 25, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I highly recommend my family members and friends to Dr. Krebs for any ortho needs.

Feb 24, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Seems like a great provider! The amount of time waiting was very disappointing, way too long waiting in the waiting area and in the examination room way too long without seeing someone. Appointment was at 3 was told to be there by 245 didn’t see provider till almost 430.

Feb 20, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
good

Feb 20, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Thank you!

Feb 20, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Krebs and i feel he sincerely concered

Feb 20, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Krebs, his assistant and the entire staff are courteous and professional. I was exceptionally pleased with Dr Krebs attentiveness and care during my visit. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

Feb 20, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I had great service!

Feb 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I had surgery on my left shoulder and my range of motion is almost back to 💯, I am very happy with the work he did on my shoulder..

Feb 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very informative and fast action for my issue

Feb 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr Krebs is an excellent provider who takes the time to listen to patients and explains things thoroughly.

Feb 17, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He was very thuro on his exam took X-rays .

Feb 13, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very good

Feb 13, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Excellent bedside manner and customer care

Feb 12, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very good experience,satisfied.

Feb 11, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Yes, he talks you like a person he makes me feel comfortable when he talks to me, and I don't even have to ask him any questions cuz he pretty much covers everything when he talks to you so yeah he's a good doctor I like him a lot.

Feb 9, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I strongly recommend this provider

Feb 9, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very nice man and does nice work. He was thankfully persistent with my friends nursing home about his rehab and I really appreciated that.

Feb 7, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Krebs and his team made me feel very confident in preparing me for my upcoming surgery.

Feb 6, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Good place to go.

Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Krebs and the entire staff are next level.

Feb 4, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I have had 2 previous surgeries with Dr. Krebs and will be having my third at the end of the month. Although I hate the reasons that bring me to him, I'm so incredibly grateful to have Dr. Krebs. He listens to me and trusts my input. The office bends over backwards to help every time I call. I will never go anywhere else for Ortho. I've even recommended Dr. Krebs to a handful of people I know and a few have listened and become happy patients as well. Thank you!

Feb 3, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He is the best doctor of all time

Feb 3, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Doctor was knowledgeable and thorough. He took his time listening and making sure I understood him.The day I was there I had a lengthy wait past my scheduled time. I'm guessing there was an Emergency. Since this was my first visit, I don't know if that is normal. I was not upset. Staff gave us warning and apology.

Feb 2, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Kept the appointment time, listen to me, give me my in office, x-ray results while I was there, friendly, and easy to talk to.

Feb 2, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I would recommend Dr. Krebs He was pretty thorough.

Jan 30, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Great knee surgeon and a nice guy! Talks to you in a way you can understand.

Jan 30, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Doct. Or cribs listens in explains everything to me. About my surgery and what I need to do to get healed

Jan 29, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Always listens, friendly, great doctor . , great staff

Jan 28, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He’s a great surgeon from what I’ve been told but expect to wait during your scheduled appointment time. He could improve on explaining condition your being seen for in more detail and options, etc.

Jan 28, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
That Dr Krebbs is a good listener and very caring and professional. I had a [TIME] appt and got there at [TIME]. The office ppl never pulled my file so I did not get in to see him until4:30 after we went up to the desk to ask why ppl that came in before us, got in before we did. The nurse that took us back, and the male nurse that came in to get me ready for a cortisone shot were extremely apologetic for the office staff (who never apologized or acknowledged us the whole time we were sitting there) We appreciated the apology and acknowledgement from them, they were very kind and felt very bad. Dr Krebbs and nurses are great, office staff needs to be more aware and attentive in my opinion. Thank you!

Jan 28, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Excellent

Jan 26, 2026
Excellent doctor

Jan 26, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Awesome Dr, repeat customer, so glad to have him

Jan 26, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Expect very long wait time to see provider upon arrival!

Jan 22, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Do not go to this office. Can explain more if someone contacts me. This is a terrible office.

Jan 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Be prepared to wait. My last visit I waited for two hours to see the Doctor.

Jan 18, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I would highly recommend him. He listens to you and is easy to talk too. Office staff are very friendly and professional also.

Jan 15, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Time spent with doctor seemed rushed. Visit summary in MyChart was inaccurate and listed discussions that doctor did not have with me.

Jan 9, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr Krebs is an amazing doctor. Really seemed to listen and care.

Jan 9, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
It was very good

Dec 26, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Office staff was courteous and understood the importance of me being seen by the doctor. Got me in as soon as they possibly could around the holidays. Dr. was great to talk to and explained everything well.

Dec 24, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I would say that the Doctor and his staff are very good at what they do and they care about you and they listen to what you say

Dec 20, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Krebs is a confident professional who listens carefully. He explained my surgical option in detail and answered my questions. Highly recommend this doctor.

Dec 19, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
A doctor that puts the patient first and is very knowledgeable

Dec 16, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He’s an excellent physician and I really like his care.

Dec 16, 2025
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Krebs is great! Sometimes hard to get an appointment. Seems like they may need to hire more doctors.