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Michael Taipale, DO

Michael Taipale, DO

Cardiology



4.9 out of 5
 229 Reviews
 43 Patient Comments

Education

Medical Education
Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Genesys Reginal Medical Center
Fellowship
Genesys Reginal Medical Center

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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Locations

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Covenant Cardiology
Covenant Cardiology
900 Cooper Street, Suite 4100
Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 583-4700(989) 583-7173
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4675 Hill Street, Suite 8
Cass City, MI 48726989.583.4700

229 Patient Reviews

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. These comments and ratings are a reflection of individual patient experiences in either the clinic or virtual visit setting. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Covenant HealthCare.

Overall Rating 4.9 out of 5
Discusses Treatment Options 4.9 out of 5
Provider Showed Concern 4.9 out of 5
Explained Things Clearly 4.9 out of 5
Included Patient in Decisions 4.9 out of 5
Likelihood to Recommend Provider 4.9 out of 5

Patient Comments

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  • Reviewed on June 24, 2024
    Love Dr Mike! Cheerful and pleasant! Funny jokes!

  • Reviewed on June 23, 2024
    One of the best doctor visits I've experienced in a long time. Smart, thoughtful, willing to listen. Excellent at explanation and felt included in the decision about my care.

  • Reviewed on June 13, 2024
    The doctor was amazing, answered and explained all my questions in detail!

  • Reviewed on June 13, 2024
    He has made a great change in my quality of life

  • Reviewed on June 11, 2024
    The doctor makes me feel comfortable asking questions

  • Reviewed on May 23, 2024
    Dr Taipale explained in down to earth terms my test results and future testing. Made me feel very comfortable and reassured.

  • Reviewed on May 22, 2024
    Doc. Listen to my concerns, explained things well. Thank you for your time.

  • Reviewed on May 22, 2024
    Always good care

  • Reviewed on May 20, 2024
    Good

  • Reviewed on May 18, 2024
    I was very impressed with Dr and felt comfortable talking with him.

  • Reviewed on May 10, 2024
    I really felt I was being taking care of by all the staff

  • Reviewed on May 03, 2024
    Dr Taipale is very good about explaining my condition to me. I am very satisfied with him.

  • Reviewed on April 14, 2024
    This wasn't my first time at the clinic; but this was the first time I saw this physician; and I was very happy with him.

  • Reviewed on April 13, 2024
    Already have recommended

  • Reviewed on April 11, 2024
    All of them was beyond great to me

  • Reviewed on April 04, 2024
    The doctor was wonderful he explain things in a way that I could understand them I would recommend him to anyone who has heart problems

  • Reviewed on April 03, 2024
    The doctor asked pertinent questions, listened, answered my questions, explained what would be done. Very informative and great "bed-side manner".

  • Reviewed on April 03, 2024
    Dr. Taipale is the best ever!

  • Reviewed on March 27, 2024
    Dr was very clear n understanding of what we talked about n I thank him for communicating this with my primary care dr Sanghera

  • Reviewed on March 27, 2024
    Everyone was kind and reassuring. I stress over doctors visits, they did a great job of putting me at ease.

  • Reviewed on March 08, 2024
    Very friendly

  • Reviewed on March 07, 2024
    I felt his bedside manner was excellent. He was very kind and good sense of humor.

  • Reviewed on March 07, 2024
    Excellent physician- I wish I could find others with his bedside manner and knowledge.

  • Reviewed on March 06, 2024
    Doctor Taipale and his emergency room resident went above and beyond to take care of my health concerns, both Physical and Mental.

  • Reviewed on February 07, 2024
    Good

  • Reviewed on February 06, 2024
    Good

  • Reviewed on January 28, 2024
    The doctor took time to explain the procedure. He even drew pictures so I would understand.

  • Reviewed on December 25, 2023
    Wish he could have offered more suggestions or at least talked with my family doctor about my options for high cholesterol and also for the elevated liver enzymes and what I should do. My next appointment with my family doctor isn't till January. A bit disappointed at this point.

  • Reviewed on December 24, 2023
    All very good

  • Reviewed on December 20, 2023
    I always recommend covenant and speak of my positive experiences

  • Reviewed on November 30, 2023
    Dr Taipole is very professional and caring and always asks versus "telling you" about options

  • Reviewed on November 23, 2023
    Excellent bedside manner. Concerned. Explained things very well.

  • Reviewed on November 15, 2023
    Explained all options very well,,,easy to understand language

  • Reviewed on November 09, 2023
    He's a very caring Dr.

  • Reviewed on October 22, 2023
    The physician and the resident were both excellent

  • Reviewed on September 29, 2023
    All the caregivers I came in contact with were excellent and exceptionally great individuals that took care of everything .

  • Reviewed on September 28, 2023
    He took the time to explain everything in good detail but in very easy to understand vernacular

  • Reviewed on September 21, 2023
    He followed through with everything and was gracious that I was late trouble in line with car. He understood.

  • Reviewed on August 10, 2023
    Good

  • Reviewed on August 02, 2023
    Dr. seems to be in a HURRY all the time. Dose not ask or provide input to my concerns. Very clinical. Spouse has dementia issues and never asked or shown concerns - about my related "stress."

  • Reviewed on July 27, 2023
    Dr. Is excellent. Will highly recommend him to others for cardiologist

  • Reviewed on July 19, 2023
    Great listener. Addressed every concern I had and provided explanations of test results that were done prior to visit

  • Reviewed on July 07, 2023
    Dr. Taipale was awesome!