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Dr. Joshua Palka, DO

Dr. Joshua Palka, DO

Urology*

Dr. Joshua Palka, DO is a urologist in Howell, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus and Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 5 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

620 Byron Rd Ste 1201 Howell, MI 48843
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Palka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palka

5.0
38 ratings, 30 with a written review
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Surgery follow up
The doctor was attentive to my needs.
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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Mar 20, 2025
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Excellent
Office was able to get me a quick appointment to be seen. . Short wait time in office. Dr Palka is very kind and personable. Knowledgeable and thorough. Highly recommend.
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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Feb 27, 2025
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Very good concise coverage of recent test results
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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Feb 22, 2025
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Dr. Palka is so kind. He always answers my questions. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy!
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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Glenden Rayner – Feb 06, 2025
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Excellent doctor, caring and understanding
Very professional, took time to explain all details of my treatment
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nick Tuza – Jan 19, 2025
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Treatment review
Dr Palka has a great approach when you are facing the unknown. In my case it's prostate cancer. He is thorough and and answered all my questions and concerns. I highly recommend Dr Palka and the team at Michigan Institute of Urology.
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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Roy – Jan 14, 2025
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A Great Doc
I have been seeing Dr Palka since May '23 after receiving a diagnosis of kidney cancer. Right from our first meeting I was impressed by him being extremely personable and very attentive to my situation and concerns. He was highly professional and projected a high degree of confidence. By the end of my consult, he made me feel much less anxious about my issue by taking time and answering all of my questions. I eventually underwent surgery which produced excellent results.All of my subsequent visits to him have been fantastic. I am thankful that our paths crossed when they did and would highly recommend Dr Palka to family and friends.
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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Gordy – Jan 14, 2025
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Urologist
My situation was resolved on my first visit, and Dr. Palka was on time and I felt very comfortable taking to him.
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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Jan 11, 2025
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Thinks outside the box
Looks at the whole report of testing and scans. Found out about spinal arthritis from a former CT scan. They didn’t tell me I had the arthritis bc they were focused on my kidney. DR. Palka found this by simply caring enough to read the entire report and we may have found a big piece to the puzzle.
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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Anna – Jan 04, 2025
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Was up to speed with my medical situation. Brief and to the point with our discussion. Interested in me as a patient.
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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Nov 14, 2024
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Best urologist ever! Educated, compassionate.
From the front staff to Dr Palka and his team. They are knowledgeable, kind and compassionate.
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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Nov 07, 2024
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Awesome Dr
I’ve been dealing with Dr. Palka for an issue that has since promptly been fixed. He is a phenomenal guy to deal with.
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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Nov 05, 2024
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I Love This Doctor
He’s very patience with his patients, explains everything too you also listens to his patients
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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Nov 05, 2024
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NA
Made my visit comfortable
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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Nov 04, 2024
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He answered all of my questions in a way I understood and was very respectful. My surgery was robotics and recovery was fast with very little pain glad I had it done
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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John – Oct 24, 2024
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Always taken care of!
This visit is nothing less than fantastic as with all of my visits! Dr Palka is an awesome physician! I always leave feeling satisfied with the care I receive!
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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Dawn C. – Oct 15, 2024
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Very personable and very professional.
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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Oct 10, 2024
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Very nice guy with lots of positive energy.
He was congenial, personable and knowledgeable....and also concerned about my concerns...readily answered my questions.
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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Oct 10, 2024
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The office staff is extremely helpful, professi...
A Friendly and efficient work environment, the office is very clean. Most importantly Dr. Palka listens and address issues head on. Respectful and knowledgeable on all issues.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Susan – Oct 10, 2024
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Friendly and informed
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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Oct 08, 2024
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Dr. Joshua Palka, DO is a urologist in Howell, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus and Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Urology

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  • Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School
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Locations

Practice

Office620 Byron Rd Ste 1201 Howell, MI 48843
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Brighton Urgent Care PC2300 Genoa Business Park Dr Ste 120 Brighton, MI 48114
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Practice

Michigan Institute of Urology PC25500 Meadowbrook Rd Ste 225 Novi, MI 48375
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Detroit Receiving Hospital4201 Saint Antoine St Detroit, MI 48201
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

    5301 E Huron Riv Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48106
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

    620 Byron Rd
    Howell, MI 48843
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus

    16001 W 9 Mile Rd
    Southfield, MI 48075
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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