Dr. James D. Pilkington, MD | Alma, MI | General Surgeon

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Dr. James Pilkington is a surgeon with 31 years of experience serving patients throughout central Michigan. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and has dedicated over three decades to surgical practice. Dr. Pilkington speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Pilkington is affiliated with MyMichigan Medical Center Alma and practices at multiple locations across the region, including Alma, Mount Pleasant, Clare, Midland, and Houghton Lake. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, abdominal pain, and hypertension. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation. Patients have given Dr. Pilkington an average rating of 3.2 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.2

23 Ratings
31 years of experience
49 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine
11 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
10 office locations
Male

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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Dr. Pilkington's Ratings and Reviews

3.2

23 Ratings with 11 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 22 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Dr pilkington performed a hernia surgery for my boyfriend and was a very professional, attentive and thoughtful man. Afterwards his staff in Clare; Felicia and Diane gave us a 24 hr number and when the pain meds weren't cutting it the next day. We called, the doctor actually called back and prescribed a set of different meds that did help him the pain. Even though I'm shocked that this type of procedure is outpatient, they have been helping us every step of the way so far!

January 30th, 2024

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Rude, insensitive, and dangerous. Father did not get the treatment he needed because this idiot didn’t want to work on Labor Day. Father passed on due to insufficient care by this person. All this guy could talk about was how obese my father was and annoyed he was to have to had come in emergently in Labor Day.

September 16th, 2018

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I'm very happy that my PCP referred me to Dr. Pilkington. He answers all your questions and explains things well. He gives you informed choices. He is very easy to talk to. I highly recommend him.

July 13th, 2017

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Surgery for hernia. Still in pain after 1 year. Offers no help. Bad doctor.

March 11th, 2015

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Had a DX of my problem within 5 minutes after my visit began. Start to the point Physician. Did not try to rush the visit took time to answer questions

February 28th, 2015

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This doctor has a pleasant bedside manner and makes you feel very comfortable. However, his diagnosis was incomplete and inaccurate. His practice in general dropped the ball and gave an all clear on a cancer diagnosis that was not accurate. Go elsewhere for serious medical issues / general surgeons.

May 25th, 2014

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Very good in your first appointment and every appointment afterwards. The only surgeon I will let work on me. Has done several operations on me. Very caring and he always has your best interest in mind. I would recommend him 100 percent of the time.... May be in need of his services in the future . I 'd give him 10 stars if the rating went that high....

April 24th, 2013

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This doctor had no clue what was wrong yet he was going to do surgery without giving any explanation at all. Had Athletic Pubalgia which only a few doctors in whole US can fix. Went to Milwaukee and had a wonderful doctor do the surgery. Wouldn't recommend Dr. Pilkington, he is dangerous.

January 31st, 2013

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I was very comfortable with doctor, he has a sense of humor that relieves tension and a caring that relieves fear.

July 3rd, 2012

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Great bedside manner! No pain afterwards! Minimal scarring!

October 4th, 2011

Great Lakes Surgical Associates

315 E Warwick Dr Ste 3Alma, MI 48801

Tel: (989) 463-6699

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Great Lakes Surgical Associates

4851 E Pickard St Ste 2200Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Tel: (989) 463-6699

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Mclaren Central Michigan

1221 South DrMount Pleasant, MI 48858

Tel: (989) 772-6700

Midmichigan Medical Center Mount Pleasant

4851 E PICKARD ST STE 1100MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858

Tel: (989) 546-2170

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Mymichigan Medical Center Gratiot

300 E Warwick DrAlma, MI 48801

Tel: (989) 463-1101

Mymichigan Medical Center Midland

4000 Wellness DrMidland, MI 48670

Tel: (989) 839-3000

Mymichigan Medical Center Clare

703 N Mcewan StClare, MI 48617

Tel: (989) 802-5000

Great Lakes Surgical Associates

602 Beech St Ste 2240Clare, MI 48617

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Great Lakes Surgical Associates

555 W WACKERLY ST STE 600MIDLAND, MI 48640

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Midmichigan Health Park Houghton Lake

9249 W Lake City RdHoughton Lake, MI 48629

Tel: (989) 422-5122

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Dr. James Donald Pilkington, MD	Dr. Shoshana Deann Hacker	Richard C. Bennett, MD	Dr. Ronald Max Mingle
Surgery	Surgery	Urology	Other
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.2 (23 Ratings)	4.4 (21 Ratings)	4.4 (48 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Alma , MI	Port Saint Lucie , FL	Carson City , MI	Saint Louis , MI
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine	Med School: Florida State University College Of Medicine	Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Echocardiography
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Hernia
Other
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Dr. James Donald Pilkington holds an active medical license in the state of Michigan.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Pilkington's NPI number is 1972548147.

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Pilkington affiliated with?: Dr. James Pilkington is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alma.
What languages does Dr. James Pilkington speak?: Dr. James Pilkington speaks English and Spanish.

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