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Dr. Phillip Gaca, DO

Dr. Phillip Gaca, DO

Family Medicine*

Dr. Phillip Gaca, DO is a family medicine physician in Belmont, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital and Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

6265 W River Dr NE Belmont, MI 49306

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Dr. Gaca's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaca

4.0
37 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
70%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
3%
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1 star
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Listens to the patient
Dr. Gaca takes the time to listen to your medical issues and best practices to get through any illness. Plus, he only has extra testing done when he feels it is necessary.
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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Leon Lockwood – Jun 15, 2022
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I was a patient of Doctor Gaca for over 20 years. When he decided to go MD VIP I found another doctor, unfortunately. I truly miss Doctor Gaca and Pam who took great care of me through the years. You guys were great. Thanks to you both!
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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Edward Burton – Dec 17, 2021
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My husband has been a patient of Dr. Gaca for over 20 years now. Years ago it was a primary care practice with a PA & full staff. Affiliated with Metro, but still stand alone. We have seen the doctor dozens of times over the years for general check ups, lab work, diagnostics, medications & more. The doctor is quick, but thorough. His staff is polite & friendly. In the last year the practice has transitioned to a MD VIP concierge style practice affiliated with The Cleveland Clinic. There is more emphasis on yearly testing, early diagnosis, quick treatment& healthy living. So...prevention vs. post disease state. The PA (Pam) who used to be there left, miss her a lot - she was great. Most of the rest of the staff (a few left) is still there & the place functions seamlessly. We feel the new set up allows for fewer patients & more time with those who remain active patients (the new program costs more to be a patient there). We like having more openings to see the doctor. Four stars.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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Doctor Gaca's staff members are terrible. They are dishonest, they are not helpful, and they have tainted his practice. They dropped me as a patient before the deadline because I requested a copy of my medical records. They claimed that it was a contractual release. It was not. That is just one bad experience, but there are many more. That place is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Nov 13, 2018
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I absolutely love this doctor, his staff, and Pam the physician Assistant has been wonderful. They have been so helpful getting me in on a moments notice for minor health concerns and are wonderful at helping find affordable prescription options. I feel very blessed to have found them!
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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Jamie Chitwood in Ada, MI – Jul 20, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr. Gaca's for almost 10 years, but going to his office has truly become a disappointment. You can tell that there have been problems with the turnover in his staff. I have to say I honestly miss his old crew. The girls were friendly, very knowledgeable and always willing to help in a timely matter. I go there only to see his P.A., Pam Klinkner who is an amazing physician assistant as well as a person who truly cares about your health.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2017
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Dr Gaca is awesome! But be prepared.... the office staff is HORRIBLE!! The ladies at the front desk are awful! If you ask a question they don't know the answer to, they WILL NOT help you find the answer. Be prepared to be grilled by the office ladies. They will not help you with anything. They will tell you to figure it out yourself. DO NOT GO HERE! Seriously, I love Dr. Gaca but the office staff is HORRIBLE! All those ladies want to do is fight with their patients.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 01, 2017
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Trying to get a doctor outsid of Metro health to do my surgery is a complete disaster and the doctor drags his feet for over a week
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Belmont, MI – Feb 26, 2017
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MDVIP empowers physicians with advanced diagnostic tools and support that help them deliver a better healthcare experience for more than 350,000 patients nationwide. MDVIP-affiliated primary care doctors are able to practice personalized, preventive...read more

biography

Dr. Gaca, Board Certified Family Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed; plus...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Concierge Medicine

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  • Metropolitan Hospital Grand Rapids, Mi Family Medicine 1981-1983

    Residency Hospital
  • Metropolitan Hospital Grand Rapids, Mi 1980-1981

    Internship Hospital
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
Geriatric Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Consolidated Sleep Associates Inc6265 W River Dr NE Belmont, MI 49306
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Trinity Health Shelby Hospital

    72 S State St
    Shelby, MI 49455

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

    94%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    4% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of Michigan Health West

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW
    Wyoming, MI 49519

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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