Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst, MD | Kalamazoo, MI | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst specializes in orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports medicine. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kilmer-Ernst completed her residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, as well as an internal medicine residency at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kilmer-Ernst practices at Bronson Methodist Hospital and sees patients at the Bronson Neuroscience Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She treats conditions such as back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. Her expertise includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients recover and improve their mobility. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.5

12 Ratings
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich.
5 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Reasonably quick to get in, was able to get some testing done for me that my primary care could not, good communication during follow up visit. Listened to my concerns, validates my thoughts and recommended a course of treatment that seems appropriate - not immediately jumping to surgery. I thought she was great!

August 30th, 2022

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I saw Dr. Kilmer, who ordered the wrong x-rays. Her assistant called me the day before my recheck appointment to tell me I had to go back to have them retaken. And they charged me for BOTH sets of x-rays. Billing refused to reverse the extra charge and the office won't return my calls.

May 15th, 2019

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excellent diagnostics, professional, respectful

April 19th, 2016

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Had several appointments with her was rude,did not appear to care how much pain you have.did not prescribe strong enough meds.800 milligrams Ibuprofin.no muscle relaxers no anti inflammatory meds.any other dr. Would be better choice then her. Don't waste your money or time!

April 24th, 2013

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I have never been treated so poorly from the time I checked in until I left. apparantly I was wasting her time. Cost me a lot of money, and did nothing to releve my pain. Did not seem to care about helping me. sent me to there Physical therapists for something they didn't even do... I would not recommend for my worste enemy..

July 6th, 2012

Bronson Neuroscience Center - Kalamazoo

601 John St Ste M-124Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Tel: (269) 341-7500

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst, MD	Dr. Phillip Dabrowski, DO	Kari Scarbrough, FNP-C	Dr. Joseph Burkhardt, DO
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (12 Ratings)	4 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (42 Ratings)
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Kalamazoo , MI	Battle Creek , MI	Marshall , MI	Battle Creek , MI
Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Mich.	Med School: Michigan State University, B.S. Lyman Briggs College of Natural Science-Physiology, East Lansing, Mich. (Other Education)		Med School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, College of Osteopathic Medicine; Kansas City, Missouri (Education)
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Chronic Pain
Electromyography (EMG)
EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
Injury
Nerve Damage
Neurosurgery
Pain
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Prosthetics
Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Surgery Recovery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich.

Internal Medicine - St. John's Hospital, Detroit, Mich.

Medical School

Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Mich.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst affiliated with?: Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital.
Where is Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst's office located?: Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst's office is located at 601 John St Ste M-124, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007.
What languages does Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst speak?: Dr. Paula Kilmer-Ernst speaks English.

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