Carson OB/GYN - UM Health-Sparrow
OB-GYN • Carson City, NV • Since 1896 • 4 main + 4 satellite locations locations
About
Summary: The page relates to University of Michigan Health–Sparrow (UM Health-Sparrow), now part of University of Michigan Health. It highlights staffing and job postings in Lansing, MI, and Carson City, including roles in surgical cardiology, urgent care, acute pain, obstetrics/gynecology, clinical trials, neonatal care, hospitalist, and Per Diem positions. It notes expanded services in Carson City (Carson) via UM Health-Sparrow Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and celebrates UM Health-Sparrow events across Lansing and Carson. While the listing includes various UM Health-Sparrow roles and recent news, there is no specific OB/GYN clinic detail for Carson City beyond the general Carson City expansion context. Key takeaways for “Carson OB/GYN - UM Health-Sparrow Carson City”: - UM Health-Sparrow Carson City is part of the University of Michigan Health–Sparrow system. - The site mentions Carson City orthopedic services expansion (not OB/GYN), suggesting broader UM Health-Sparrow presence in Carson City. - Specific OB/GYN provider details for Carson City aren’t provided in the page highlights. If you’re seeking a Carson City OB/GYN at UM Health-Sparrow, you may want to: - Check the UM Health-Sparrow Carson City or University of Michigan Health pages for OB/GYN clinic listings. - Search for Carson City OB/GYN providers affiliated with UM Health-Sparrow/UM Health. - Contact UM Health-Sparrow Carson City patient services for scheduling and physician availability.
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
639 E. Main St., Carson City, MI 48811
Phone
989-584-3107
info@TheMac.org
Opening Hours
Office hours: Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
New patients can schedule an appointment by phone at 989-584-3107 or online through MySparrow.
Log into your MySparrow account, click on the 'Schedule an Appointment' button and select the 'Gynecology' option. If you don’t have a MySparrow account, you can sign up as a new user.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report (Hospital level): 3 / 5 (Patient Experience Score) (24 reviews)
- Birdeye (Sparrow Carson Hospital): 4.8 / 5 stars (25 reviews)
- Birdeye (Dr. Michelle Becher): 4.7 / 5 stars (14 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. James D. Spencer): 2.6 / 5 stars (12 ratings)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and attentive bedside manner
- Effective communication and explanation of procedures
- High patient recommendation rates for the hospital
- Surgeons noted for skill and successful outcomes
Common complaints
- Reports of dismissive bedside manner
- Concerns regarding medical judgment during labor and delivery
- Allegations of inadequate pain management during procedures
"Dr. Becher is one of the kindest medical providers I have ever met. I drive an hour to go to my appointments with her! Can’t recommend her enough."
— Birdeye review for Dr. Michelle Becher"He made me feel like I should know everything. When it came time for my son to be born, he induced me the night before my due date with no medical necessity... He then proceeded to give me stitches without numbing agents."
— Vitals review for Dr. James D. SpencerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UM Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Carson Recognized for Top Quality Care - Michigan Business Network % — Sep 24, 2025
- Hsin Lee MD | University of Michigan Health — Feb 27, 2026
- Madison Rush, MD | UWH of Michigan — Sep 11, 2025
- Alison Bellestri, CNM, DNP | UWH of Michigan — Dec 5, 2025
- UM Health-Sparrow honors Carson City, Ionia nurses during Nurses Week - The Daily News — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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