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Dr. Paul Makela, MD

Dr. Paul Makela, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Paul Makela, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Livonia, MI. Dr. Makela has extensive experience in Gynecologic Surgery. He is affiliated with Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

36650 5 Mile Rd Ste 101 Livonia, MI 48154

Dr. Makela is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Makela's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Makela

4.3

32 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marcella – Aug 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andrea Young – Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacquelyn Pesta in Livonia , MI – Feb 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Colleen in MI – Jun 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Westland, MI – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Plymouth, MI – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Livonia, MI – May 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Canton, MI – Feb 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shelby Twp., MI – Feb 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Makela, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Livonia, MI. Dr. Makela has extensive experience in Gynecologic Surgery. He is affiliated with Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Hutzel Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994
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Dr. Makela is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office36650 5 Mile Rd Ste 101 Livonia, MI 48154
    1
    Iha Obstetrics & Gynecology Livonia19000 St Joes Pkwy Ste 210 Livonia, MI 48152
    2
    Trinity Health Livonia Hospital36475 5 Mile Rd Livonia, MI 48154
    3

    Practice

    Community Hospice Inc32932 Warren Rd Ste 100 Westland, MI 48185
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Trinity Health Livonia Hospital

      36475 5 Mile Rd
      Livonia, MI 48154
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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