Urology Services | Marquette & Hancock, MI - UP Health System
Urology • Manistee, MI • Since 1973 • 2 (Marquette, Hancock) locations
About
Summary: UP Health System Marquette is a 307-bed, private hospital in Marquette, MI, offering comprehensive specialty care across 65 subspecialties with a focus on heart, cancer, brain & spine, rehabilitation, behavioral health, digestive health, weight loss, and women’s & children’s services. It operates the region’s UP Telehealth Network and supports 42 clinics throughout the Upper Peninsula. The system emphasizes teaching affiliations and regional referral care, with a large medical staff and over 1,800 employees. It serves about 9,000 inpatients and 350,000 outpatients annually. If you’re specifically seeking urology services in Marquette or Hancock, UP Health System provides urology through its network of clinics and specialty centers within the UP Health System footprint.
Clinic Type
Urology
Address
Marquette, MI and Hancock, MI
Phone
906-449-3360
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: mixed
- UP Medical Group official site: 4.8/5 (59 ratings) for Hancock Urology providers (59)
- UP Medical Group official site: 4.7/5 to 4.9/5 (various providers) for Marquette Urology providers
- Healthgrades (Dr. Brian Odom): 2.2/5 (4 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Diane Young): 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Stephen Lipson): 4.9/5 (7 ratings)
Patients praise
- Generally high numerical ratings for individual urology providers (many 4.5+ out of 5)
- Providers described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and efficient by many patients
- Positive feedback on thorough explanations and patient-centered care from certain doctors
- High hospital recommendation rates for UP Health System-Portage
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times for appointments and in the exam room
- Complaints regarding poor communication, vague explanations, or lack of professionalism from some providers
- Dissatisfaction with administrative/customer service staff responsiveness and demeanor
- Issues with equipment availability during procedures
"My husband and I had to wait for Odem in the exam room, my husband exposed, for 45 minutes... DR was vague and unprofessional."
— Healthgrades (Patient review for Dr. Brian Odom)"Treated me as though I was an intelligent member of my medical team. The visit was not rushed. Questions were answered. I felt valued."
— Healthgrades (Patient review for Dr. Diane Young)"Dr. Lipson is one of the best doctors in his field. He listens, he informs, and most of all compassionate. I trust him to continue to maintain my health and quality of life."
— Vitals (Patient review for Dr. Stephen Lipson)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Urology Nurse Practitioner Ericka Distefano — Oct 22, 2025
- UP Health System – Portage welcomes urology nurse practitioner Suzanne Miron, DNP, NP-C — Oct 2, 2025
- UP Medical Group acquires Surgical Associates of Marquette, P.C., expands access to surgical care with new UPHS – Marquette Surgical Associates — Sep 2, 2025
- UPHS-Marquette expanding trauma surgery services — Sep 4, 2025
- UP Health System – Marquette Earns U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award — Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More urology clinics in Manistee
Munson Healthcare is a nonprofit health system based in Traverse City, Michigan, with services across the region including Manistee. It operates multiple facilities and centers, offers comprehensive medical services (including heart, cancer, stroke, maternity, home health, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and emergency care), and employs over 2,100 people. While the provided materials reference Munson’s broader network and community outreach, there is no specific mention of a dedicated "Manistee Community Health Center" or a distinct urology program located in Manistee within the supplied content. For Manistee-focused urology details, you may want to check Munson’s Manistee facilities or contact Munson Healthcare directly for the latest information on urology services in Manistee.
Munson Healthcare is a nonprofit health system founded in 1915 and based in Traverse City, Michigan, with operations across two U.S. offices. It provides a range of medical services including heart, cancer, stroke, maternity, and rehabilitation care, and operates hospitals and outpatient centers under a 2,169-employee system. The Manistee community is mentioned in local coverage, with Munson involved in primary care and community health activities in Manistee, but there is no explicit, dedicated Urology center or specific Manistee Urology facility listed on the official site. For urology services in Manistee, consider contacting Munson Manistee Primary Care or the Traverse City locations for referral options or to confirm if Urology services are offered locally or via nearby clinics. Key contacts: 231-935-5000 or 231-935-0951.
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