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Dr. Christopher Lafond, MD

Dr. Christopher Lafond, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Christopher Lafond, MD is a general surgeon in Traverse City, MI. He is affiliated with Munson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1221 Sixth St Ste 300 Traverse City, MI 49684

Make an Appointment

(231) 935-2400

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lafond is affiliated with Munson Medical Center Traverse City, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lafond specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lafond's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lafond

3.3
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
33%
33%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
33%
33%

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Refused help!
Dr. Lafond was great in retrieving the very first two growths in a minor surgery! However, the growths have returned several times! These Dr.s refused to believe that there was anything in there still! He refused to treat me and sent me for a hip x-ray! I could barely walk! I had to use a cane and eventually quit working! Hips were fine! Upon having a Ultrasound, I have had 1 more painful growth removed by his associate (same exact area) and again he took out a palm size growth! Dr. told my rider that their office did all they could, I would need to go to physical therapy! These growths have returned again! No PT is going to fix a painful growth pressing on my sciatica! Now their office states they cannot help! I sit here in severe discomfort again. I have “NEVER” had a physician that refused to treat me until the office at 1221 Sixth st. did! I still do not understand these Dr.s reasoning or theory! I am a very easy person and not hard to get along with.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Dr. Lafond & Dr. Dujan – Sep 25, 2024
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Great doctor
I have seen him twice. He doesn’t just jump into doing surgery. Makes sure that all tests are done before scheduling surgery. Very personable. Spends as much time as needed with you. I would highly recommend him.
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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Deb H – Feb 08, 2023
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Performed emergency surgery after being admitted to Munson Medical.
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
Helpful
HW in Traverse City, MI – Jul 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Lafond, MD is a general surgeon in Traverse City, MI. He is affiliated with Munson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ben Gurion University Of The Negev / Faculty Of Health Science

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Traverse General Surgery & Trauma Care1221 Sixth St Ste 300 Traverse City, MI 49684
1

Practice

Munson Medical Center1105 Sixth St Traverse City, MI 49684
2

Practice

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center419 S Coral St Kalkaska, MI 49646
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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