Dr. Timothy Sears, MD | Hancock, MI | Surgery

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Dr. Timothy Sears specializes in surgery, bringing expertise in general surgical procedures to patients in the Hancock area. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sears speaks English and is well-equipped to provide comprehensive surgical care.

Dr. Sears practices at UP Medical Group - Portage General Surgery in Hancock, Michigan, and maintains hospital privileges at Up Health System Portage. He treats patients with acid reflux and GERD, including children with these digestive conditions. His surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and coordinating pathology testing to ensure accurate diagnoses for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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18 Ratings
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Medical College of Wisconsin
9 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Sears is a god awful MAGA worshipping megalomaniac who thinks he runs the hospital. Does not follow Covid regulations. Patients would be surprised at the violations he gets away with backstage in the OR. This man is disgusting. Screams at staff. He should be investigated.

May 22nd, 2025

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Dr Sears is very capable and I am very fortunate to have been referred to him for at least 3 procedures that went very well.

September 30th, 2019

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Full confidence in this Doctor. Did a procedure with professionalism, kindness, and very competent.

March 8th, 2019

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Dr. Sears has performed 2 surgeries and a colonoscopy on me. He is competent with a good bedside manner.

February 8th, 2018

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completely incompetent.

February 22nd, 2013

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Doctor Sears performed a completely unnecessary procedure on me because he failed to do the proper testing prior to suggesting a procedure. The way my incisions were stitched up was almost barbaric, I suggest you look elsewhere for a more professional individual if you are in need of medical care.

September 21st, 2012

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Had three surgeries on one breast and had the other removed as well. Ended up with a huge hematoma which he advised me not to have it removed. Very uncomfortable. Would advise other surgeon. Had no information on where to find prosthesis. Poor follow up.

May 2nd, 2012

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This Dr. saved my life. He is kind, confident and cares a great deal about his patients. Everyone should be so fortunate as to be under his care.

March 11th, 2011

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this man is grossly incompetent. when i went to the mayo clinic after his surgery they actually told me that they had never seen anyone do what he did. he seriously endangered my health. stay away from him. he does not know what he is doing.

January 25th, 2009

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UP Medical Group - Portage | General Surgery

500 Campus Dr Ste 1Hancock, MI 49930

Tel: (906) 483-1040

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Timothy Sears, MD	Dr. Mary-Beth Magnino Limback, MD	Dr. John Michael Bowman	Dr. William W Liston, DO
Surgery	Surgery	Hand Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
3.2 (18 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)
	45 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Hancock , MI	Iron Mountain , MI	Hancock , MI	Hancock , MI
Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin	Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine	Med School: Creighton University	Med School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Where is Dr. Timothy Sears's office located?: Dr. Timothy Sears's office is located at 500 Campus Dr Ste 1, Hancock, MI, 49930.
Which hospitals is Dr. Timothy Sears affiliated with?: Dr. Timothy Sears is affiliated with Up Health System Portage.
Does Dr. Timothy Sears accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Timothy Sears has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Timothy Sears speak?: Dr. Timothy Sears speaks English.

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