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Dr. Kara Cockfield, MD

Dr. Kara Cockfield, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kara Cockfield, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Petoskey, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA / MAIN CAMPUS in 1995. She is affiliated with McLaren Northern Michigan. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

560 W Mitchell St Ste 210 Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-2342

Dr. Cockfield is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cockfield's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cockfield

4.9

13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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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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Apr 24, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Judy Freel – May 21, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Happily Pregnant in Frederic, MI – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Vc in Petoskey,MI – Nov 06, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Kara Cockfield, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Petoskey, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA / MAIN CAMPUS in 1995. She is affiliated with McLaren Northern Michigan. She is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of North Dakota / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1995
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Dr. Cockfield is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Bayview Ob./Gyn. Pc560 W Mitchell St Ste 210 Petoskey, MI 49770
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • McLaren Northern Michigan

      416 Connable Ave
      Petoskey, MI 49770
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

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