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Kara Hoisington, DO - UM Health-Sparrow

EndocrinologyLansing, MI

★★★★☆3.9/573 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • WebMD: 4.0/5.0 (39 ratings)
  • Vitals: 3.7/5.0 (34 ratings, 10 written reviews)
  • US News & World Report: N/A (Ratings displayed for 6 categories) (43 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Patient reports that the doctor is caring and friendly
  • Doctor takes time to listen to patient concerns
  • Doctor is perceived as thoughtful regarding ordering necessary tests to manage costs

Common complaints

  • Poor communication, specifically difficulty getting return phone calls from staff
  • Frustration with staff professionalism and perceived incompetence
  • Long wait times for appointments
  • Difficulty scheduling or speaking directly with the doctor

In patients' words

"In the years I've been a patient, I've yet to receive a return call the day I've placed it. I've had to call 3-4 separate days to talk with the nurse asst... that's totally unacceptable."

Vitals

"Dr. H takes time and listens to my concerns. She orders only the tests she needs so that I'm not getting over charged for my lab work."

Healthgrades

"Dr Kara is a very caring and friendly Doctor."

Vitals

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5].

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