
Kara Hoisington, DO - UM Health-Sparrow
Endocrinology • Lansing, MI
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."
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