Orthopedic Care & Surgery | Upper Peninsula Michigan
Orthopaedic Surgery • Houghton, MI • Since 1973 • 3 (Bell, Marquette, Portage) locations
About
Summary: UP Health System – Marquette is a 307-bed specialty care hospital serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with a medical staff of 200+ doctors and 1,800+ employees. It delivers care across 65 specialties and treats about 9,000 inpatients and 350,000 outpatients annually. Key services include Heart Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine Center, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss, and Women’s & Children’s Center. The system operates imaging, surgery, and laboratory services and runs the UP Telehealth Network. It supports 42 primary and specialty care clinics across the region. If your focus is Orthopedic Care & Surgery in the Upper Peninsula (Houghton area): - UP Health System – Marquette offers orthopedic services through its Brain & Spine Center and related departments, with specialists addressing common orthopedic conditions and sports injuries, supported by telehealth and regional clinics. - For highly specific orthopedic needs or local providers in Houghton, consider checking nearby UP Health System locations (e.g., Hancock, Ishpeming) or contacting UP Telehealth Network for remote orthopedic consultations.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedic Surgery
Address
580 W. College Ave.; Marquette, MI 49855, US
Phone
Bell: 906.486.4431; Marquette: 844.411.UPHS (8747); Portage: 906.483.1040
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Momentary (CMS HCAHPS Data): 5 out of 5 stars (based on 299 HCAHPS surveys) (299)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5 out of 5 stars (Patient Experience Score) (Not explicitly stated)
- Yelp: 2.6 stars (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly rated orthopedic surgical outcomes and patient experience at local facilities
- Strong communication from nursing and medical staff reported in hospital surveys
- Personalized care and a welcoming family-oriented atmosphere
- Effective pain management and recovery support for surgical patients
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of administrative or communication issues with specific providers
- Mixed patient sentiment on general hospital review platforms
"We were just absolutely thoroughly impressed with the care, the aftercare—everything. It made me start to think about how I wanted to finally do something about my bad knees."
— UP Health System Patient TestimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Aspirus Health excited to expand the cycle of care opportunities in Houghton | The Keweenaw Report — Apr 10, 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
- Trauma Care in the Upper Peninsula's Only Level III Trauma Center — May 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopaedic surgery clinics in Houghton
Summary: - MyMichigan Health is a nonprofit health system based in Midland, Michigan, serving a 26-county area with medical centers in multiple Michigan cities and a focus on medical education, home health care, and physician services. - The system includes MyMichigan Physicians Group offering urgent care and a wide range of specialties, supported by the MyMichigan Health Foundation. - While the organization has a broad footprint across Michigan, the provided information does not indicate a dedicated orthopedic and sports medicine location specifically in Houghton. The listed facilities are in towns such as Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, Sault Ste. Marie, Standish, Tawas City, and West Branch. If you’re seeking Orthopedics & Sports Medicine services in Houghton, consider: - Checking if MyMichigan Health has orthopedics services in nearby locations (e.g., Midland or Saginaw) or if there is a Houghton-area partner. - Visiting mymichigan.org or contacting their patient services for the closest orthopedics/sports medicine clinic. - Exploring nearby providers in the Upper Peninsula region if Houghton-specific care is required.
Aspirus is expanding its orthopedic services to Houghton, Michigan. This move extends Aspirus Health’s orthopedic care footprint in Wisconsin’s northern regions and portions of the Upper Peninsula, aligning with its broader strategy to broaden access to advanced musculoskeletal care across its service areas. If you’re seeking specifics (which facilities, services offered, and scheduling), please share any additional details or questions.
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