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Dr. John Milliken, MD

Dr. John Milliken, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. John Milliken, MD is an internist in Traverse City, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Digestive Health Associates

4100 Park Forest Dr Traverse City, MI 49684
Telehealth available
(231) 486-5034

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Milliken specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Milliken's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Milliken

3.4
35 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
51%
51%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
37%
37%

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Worst Doctor I've ever encountered.
This is the worst office I've ever had the displeasure of being sent to. I've had gastro problems for 12 years and seen many specialists. I had to wait an hour for a five minute consult where he rushed me and literally ran out of the office. After my colonoscopy and egd, he never went over my results with me. He gave me a call at 7 pm to tell me I had polyps (the kind that can turn cancerous) and to get tested for celiac disease. I've never heard from his since. Nor with the results of my blood tests. I had to have my primary care provider go over everything and refer me to a better doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rebecca Brauer – Nov 14, 2022
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Incompetent Office Staff
They say you are only as good as your support staff, which is true in this case. I tried for 5 days to make an appointment to see Dr. Milliken, never was able to speak to a live person, plus there was an outdated message which announced an office closure for a month earlier! After the 5 messages left and no call backs, I called another Doctor, I do not recommend this office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Richard Grant – Jun 18, 2022
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Dr. Milliken was super! He was thorough and friendly. He took the time to discuss my issues and explain them well. I really like his staff too. Very helpful! I would definitely 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
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Karen Alvesteffer – May 11, 2022
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Dr Milliken is a wonderful, kind, respectful, experienced and thoughtful gastroenterologist in Traverse City. I have been to him a few times in the past 20 years and he is always the same…Great! He even saw me on a Saturday morning..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda Costa – Mar 27, 2022
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Very dismissive and rude. Spent most of the time staring at a computer. Asked me questions and didn’t look at me while I answered. Instead, interrupted constantly and spoke over me when I did get a word in. He was dismissive of anything I was saying. It was as if he couldn’t get me out of the office fast enough. Idon’t cry often but did when I left his office.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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May 30, 2021
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Dr. Milliken is amazing. He listens and is very reasonable about medications and treatments. Like any specialist in Traverse City, he is extremely busy. I just make appointments well in advance.
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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T.L. in Traverse City, MI – Jul 04, 2018
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Great doctor. He is very professional, friendly, and listens to a patient. He completely explored every aspect of my problem. A rare combination—excellent!
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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Judy Russell – Mar 10, 2018
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I have never been treated so rudely by a doctor until this guy. He talked to me like I was stupid and he would not listen to anything I was trying to say. He acted like I had no clue how to even describe my own symptoms. Within five minutes of being in his office I left in tears, angry and frustrated. I will NEVER go back to him and never tell anyone else to either.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Scottville, Mi – Sep 08, 2017
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Dr. Milliken is very busy and stressed, but when you finally get to see him he is kind, patient, knowledgeable and an all around good doctor. His receptionist is rude, sarcastic and often doesn't give messages, and he seems to have gone through a lot of turnover in his staff. He doesn't use an assistant and calls back all patients personally, so that is a benefit, but it is hard to get a message to him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Traverse City, MI – Aug 05, 2017
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I had asked my doctor if the meds she had me on were causing the reflux and she said no. When the reflux only got worse. I begged my doctor for a referral, it took a year for her to give in. When I saw JP Milligan, he told me to stop all reflex meds and eat all the things that gave me reflex! I did as instructed and was shocked at the end of all his testing that my doctor was causing my reflux by telling me to take the meds she prescribed at too high a dose for too long a time.
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
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Valarie Dihle in Ossineke, MI – Jul 24, 2017
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I couldn't a lower score I would never recommend JP to anyone. I ad testing done 3 moths out no will share results with me or my pcp. His office d my follow up visit- with no explanation. I round JP and is staff to be rude, cold and unhelpful.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Valerie B. in Traverse City, MI – Dec 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. John Milliken, MD is an internist in Traverse City, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena and Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Sinai Grace Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • St John Hospital And Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • St John Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Locations

Digestive Health Associates

Digestive Health Associates4100 Park Forest Dr Traverse City, MI 49684
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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 providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

    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

  • MyMichigan Medical Center Clare

    703 N McEwan St
    Clare, MI 48617

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

    400 Hobart St
    Cadillac, MI 49601
    Recipient of 4
    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

    View all awards

    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

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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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