Orthopedic Care & Surgery | Upper Peninsula Michigan
Orthopedics • Hancock, MI • Since 1973 • Multiple: Bell, Marquette, Portage locations
About
Summary: UP Health System – Marquette is a 307-bed specialty hospital serving Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, delivering care across 65+ specialties with a medical staff of 200+ doctors and about 1,800 employees. It treats roughly 9,000 inpatients and 350,000 outpatients annually. Major services include Heart Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss, and Women’s & Children’s Center. The system emphasizes imaging, surgery, and laboratory services, and operates the UP Telehealth Network with 42 clinics across the region. For orthopedic care and related services in Hancock (Upper Peninsula, including Hancock, MI), UP Health System provides access through its regional network and affiliated facilities. Notes for your query (Orthopedic Care & Surgery in Hancock, Upper Peninsula, MI): - UP Health System has orthopedic services integrated within its regional offerings, including the UP Telehealth Network and multiple clinics across the Upper Peninsula. - Primary location listed for HQ is Marquette, with a Hancock address in the network, indicating orthopedic care available in Hancock via UP Health System’s regional presence. If you’re seeking specifics (orthopedic specialties, surgeons, appointment contact, or exact Hancock clinic location), I can pull targeted details or guide you to the appropriate contact points.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
UP Health System Orthopedics (Bell, Marquette, Portage locations)
Phone
906-486-4431 (Bell), 844-411-UPHS (8747) (Marquette), 906-483-1040 (Portage)
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is orthopedics?
The orthopedic specialty encompasses the entire musculoskeletal system, including bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD/Vitals (Dr. Michael Carter): 5.0/5.0 (10 ratings) (10 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Andre Oulai): 3.9/5.0 (13 ratings, 2 written reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Ronald Ronquist): 4.0/5.0
- Healthgrades (Dr. Robert Foster): 3.1/5.0 (18 ratings)
Patients praise
- professionalism and expertise in surgical skills
- clear explanations of conditions and procedures
- friendly and attentive demeanor from some providers
- excellent staff experiences
- effective recovery outcomes for many patients
Common complaints
- dissatisfaction with scheduling policies (e.g., refusing to address multiple issues in one appointment)
- concerns regarding perceived doctor attitudes (e.g., "god complex")
- reports of poor outcomes or pain following procedures
- dissatisfaction with communication or explanation of treatment plans
"great surgeon, takes time to explain the [condition] to make you [feel] as you are his only [patient]."
— Vitals (Dr. Michael Carter)"He definitely has a god complex. Awful experience. His nurse was outstanding, though."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Robert Foster)"Offices refuse to schedule both issues in the same appointment and he refused to look at ankle. ... Highly recommend going elsewhere."
— Vitals (Dr. Ronald Ronquist)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orthopedic Doctors & Surgeons | Upper Peninsula of Michigan — May 28, 2026
- Up Medical Group-Portage General Surgery - Hancock - Healthgrades — Jan 6, 2026
- SMH Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cynthia Rubert to the Specialty Clinic - Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital — Dec 19, 2025
- Mark Kelley, MD - Orthopaedic Surgery - Aspirus Providers — Nov 4, 2025
- Victoria N. Asmus, PA - Physician Assistant in Marquette, MI — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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