Dr. Kara E. Cockfield, MD | Petoskey, MI | Obstetrician-Gynecologist

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Dr. Kara Cockfield has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 31 years and is affiliated with McLaren Northern Michigan. She treats antepartum depression, high-risk pregnancy, and pregnancy, and performs fetal ultrasound, nonstress tests, and integrated prenatal screening. She earned her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed her residency at Spectrum Health. She sees patients in Petoskey and Saint Ignace, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Cockfield 4.93 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.9

14 Ratings
31 years of experience
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Spectrum Health
5 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Cockfield's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

14 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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I met her the day I delivered and ended up needing an emergency C section. Having said that, I was comfortable with her immediately and still think she is great to this day. I would highly recommend her.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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May 1st, 2016

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She is great. Very caring. Listens to you & answers questions. Brought me some Motrin herself when I had pain from a procedure. Love her.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 6th, 2015

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Dr Cockfield is simply amazing!

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 9th, 2015

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Kara is compassionate and caring. She focuses on the patient's needs and is devoted to her patients.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 19th, 2013

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Dr. Cockfield is an amazing doctor. Every visit she was very attentive, caring, and very easy to talk too. I had to have weekly appointments for my high risk pregnancy, and brought many different family members to appointments with me, she took the time to answer everyones questions with all the details she could. I never felt like there was a patient after me or rushed. I believe because of her my baby boy was born healthy with no issues.Thank You, Dr. cockfield.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 21st, 2013

Bay View Obstetrics And Gynecology

560 W Mitchell St Ste 210Petoskey, MI 49770

Tel: (231) 487-2340

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Bay View Obstetrics And Gynecology

1140 N State StSaint Ignace, MI 49781

Tel: (231) 487-2340

MonClosed

TueClosed

Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm

ThuClosed

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mclaren Northern Michigan

416 Connable AvePetoskey, MI 49770

Tel: (231) 487-4000


Dr. Kara Elizabeth Cockfield, MD	Dr. William Edwin Mosher III, MD	Dr. John Mahlon Hutto	Dr. Clare Belasco Heidtke, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.9 (14 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (10 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience			47 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, Spanish
Petoskey , MI	Charlevoix , MI	Brutus , MI	Petoskey , MI
Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences			Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

Birth Control
C-section
Child Birth
Hot Flashes
Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Pain
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam
Pregnancy
Women's Health

Dr. Kara Elizabeth Cockfield 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 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Spectrum Health.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Cockfield's NPI number is 1427083914.

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(0)
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(1)
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| Gaylord, MI
(0)
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42 Years Exp | Cheboygan, MI
(23)
Dr. Timothy Rex Wilcox, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
42 Years Exp | Petoskey, MI
(16)
Dr. Joseph Patric Sypniewski, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
40 Years Exp | Petoskey, MI
(9)
Dr. Emma E Rodgers
Obstetrics & Gynecology
15 Years Exp | Petoskey, MI
(0)
Dr. Jeffrey W Wilder, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
30 Years Exp | Charlevoix, MI
(10)
Dr. Charles Whiting Newton
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59 Years Exp | Muskegon, MI
(3)

Where is Dr. Kara Cockfield's office located?: Dr. Kara Cockfield's office is located at 560 W Mitchell St Ste 210, Petoskey, MI, 49770.
Is Dr. Kara Cockfield accepting new patients?: Dr. Kara Cockfield is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Kara Cockfield's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Kara Cockfield accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kara Cockfield accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kara Cockfield affiliated with?: Dr. Kara Cockfield is affiliated with Mclaren Northern Michigan.
Does Dr. Kara Cockfield accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Kara Cockfield has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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