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Dr. Gabriela Palmitessa, MD

Dr. Gabriela Palmitessa, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gabriela Palmitessa, MD is a family medicine physician in Kalamazoo, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from CHARLES UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE / FIRST FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1993. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Borgess Hospital and Bronson Methodist Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

6565 W Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Telehealth available

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Dr. Palmitessa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmitessa

4.0
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
18%
18%

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Compassionate Physician
Dr. Palmitessa listens attentively and her approach is holistic; she takes into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an illness.
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
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Apr 17, 2025
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She is a wonderful physician
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam – Apr 07, 2025
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Listens to her patients and examines them well not in hurry.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2021
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Dr. P is pleasant enough, but she never seems to be familiar with my chart. She acts like I'm new to her practice, but she's been treating me for three years.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2021
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Dr Palmitessa is a excellent doc. Thorough and knowledgeable. I recommend her to all
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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William Carpenter – Jul 23, 2021
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Doctor Palmitessa is caring and genuine. She really cares for each of her patients and goes above and beyond to help them. Thank you so much Dr. Palmitessa, your our saving grace. Judi Haugh
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Judi Haugh in Three Rivers MI – Mar 13, 2018
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About Me

biography

Gabriela Palmitessa, MD, is a family medicine doctor with Ascension Michigan in Kalamazoo, MI. She provides primary care for minor illness and injuries, preventive health screenings, routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dr. Palmitessa listens to...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Charles University In Prague / First Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Westside Family Medical Center PC6565 W Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Practice

Office2520 Robert Jones Way Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bronson Lakeview Hospital

    408 Hazen St
    Paw Paw, MI 49079
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

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  • Bronson Methodist Hospital

    601 John St
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd
    Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    Recipient of 54
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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