McLaren Northern Michigan - Nephrology Services
Nephrology • Petoskey, MI
About
McLaren Northern Michigan is a nonprofit 202-bed regional hospital based in Petoskey, MI, serving 22 counties in northern Lower Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula. It offers comprehensive nephrology/renal services among its wide range of specialties and operates a network of primary and specialty care clinics, including an outpatient surgery center in Cheboygan. The hospital is a certified Primary Stroke Center and features extensive cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences capabilities. Key contact: main line (800) 248-6777. Headquarters: 416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
560 W. Mitchell St. Suite 160 Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone
(231) 487-5575
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 3.3 out of 5 stars (693 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gary Shaw): 1.0 out of 5 stars (3 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Hospital): 64% recommended
Patients praise
- Some patients report kind and caring staff in general hospital encounters
- Positive experiences with specific departments like labor and delivery
- Reports of helpful and clean facility environments in some instances
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of medical knowledge or outdated treatment methods in some specific nephrology cases
- Complaints regarding condescending or dismissive bedside manner from individual providers
- General concerns about hospital-wide cleanliness in some departments
- Reports of unprofessional communication in urgent/emergency settings
"The sicker you are the more opportunity he takes to bully and speak to you in a condescending tone."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Gary Shaw"I delivered my second baby this March (2026) with McLaren Northern MI and have nothing but good things to say about my experience."
— Birdeye review of McLaren Northern MichiganSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- U of M and Munson Healthcare partner to provide advanced transplant care in Traverse City – 9and10News.com — Nov 11, 2025
- Changing Directions: How new clinic helped kidney transplant patient | Trinity Health Michigan — Dec 16, 2025
- McLaren location in Petoskey provides OB/GYN services — Jul 1, 2026
- UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes Neil Umles, MD, to Nephrology Team — Apr 20, 2026
- McLaren Northern Michigan breaks ground on $17M emergency department expansion – 9and10News.com — Jun 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More nephrology clinics in Petoskey
Summary: - Munson Healthcare is a nonprofit, multi-site health system based in Traverse City, Michigan (founded 1915; ~2,169 employees). - It provides comprehensive medical services and has a presence in Michigan and Canada, with facilities including Munson Medical Center and related clinics. - For Nephrology in Petoskey, MI: The provided page highlights Munson Healthcare’s broader network and services, but does not list specific nephrology providers or a Petoskey nephrology location. The Petoskey area may be served through Munson Medical Center’s network or affiliated clinics, but this extract does not confirm a dedicated nephrology provider in Petoskey. - If you’re seeking a Nephrology provider in Petoskey via Munson Healthcare, consider checking: - Munson Medical Center or Munson Healthcare physician directories for nephrology specialists in Petoskey or nearby locations. - Links to Petoskey-affiliated clinics or satellite offices within Munson’s network. - Appointment or contact options to confirm nephrology availability in Petoskey.
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