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Dr. David Larkin, DO

Dr. David Larkin, DO

Emergency Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Larkin, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Alpena, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 1990. He is affiliated with McLaren Macomb.

2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1501 W Chisholm St Alpena, MI 49707

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(800) 968-6866
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Dr. Larkin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Larkin

2.0
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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He is the worst Doctor I have ever come across. I was told he doesn't need to run test or even examine you to make a diagnosis. He talks down to you and is down right rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Deltona – Jan 26, 2018
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Had to wait about an hour for him to show up but, he was then fast, efficient, knowlegable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Vernon F in Severn, MD – Dec 01, 2016
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I went to Alpena General seeking relief for lower back injury and they will generally give me a shot and a prescription to get me comfortable while I heal up. Larkin was having none of it. I told him the only thing that works is narcotic pain relievers and he immediately began treating me like I was some kind of junky and wrote "drug seeking behavior" on my care sheet. There's a reason this guy only works emergency. He's awful.
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
  • Long wait times
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JeffreyB in Alpena, MI – Sep 28, 2016
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Was brought to ER after car flipped. Air bags deployed, head smashed against side, pelvic and knee injured. Waited 3 hrs after being brought in by ambulance. Larkin never examined me physically or ordered CT scan or films to check for internal bleeding. Asked me if I had Aleve at home and if so, take it because I would be sore for a few days. This man should not be practicing medicine.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Carol P in Alpena, MI – Jul 14, 2016
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Dr. David Larkin, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Alpena, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University in 1990. He is affiliated with McLaren Macomb.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Des Moines University

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Midmichigan Medical Center-Alpena1501 W Chisholm St Alpena, MI 49707
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • McLaren Macomb

    1000 Harrington St
    Mount Clemens, MI 48043
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    67%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

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