Dr Roche J. Featherstone, MD | Traverse City, MI | General Surgeon

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Dr. Roche Featherstone treats ventral hernia, inguinal hernia, and sports hernia, and performs hernia repair surgery, laparoscopy, and hernia repair surgery in children. He has practiced surgery for 35 years and is affiliated with Munson Medical Center. Dr. Featherstone is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and completed his residency in general surgery at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. He sees patients in Traverse City, Michigan. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Featherstone 4.62 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.6

13 Ratings
35 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St John Hosp & Med Ctr, General Surgery
6 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr Featherstone's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

13 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Subjects patients to additional testing and delay care.

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Needs Improvement

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

January 13th, 2025

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I've known Dr Featherstone for 20+ years. He's not the one that preformed my weight loss surgery, but he was there for blood transfusions, hernia repairs and my gallbladder. Dr Featherstone is a very caring and compassionate man. He is very thorough and will answer any and all of your questions.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

March 29th, 2023

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The best and most trustworthy doctor. There is not enough words to describe the level of trust that I have for him. I have unusual conditions and he has stayed with me throughout the whole process keeping me informed , giving me options and continuing the fight. His bedside manner is like no other I have come acrossed. Nothing but top notch! I highly recommend Dr Featherstone. I am an unbelievably horrible patient and he just keeps topping his level of expertise and knowledge. Thank you for sticking with me!

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 27th, 2015

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I have nothing but positive to say about Dr. Featherstone! He is very caring, spends time with patients, invites questions, makes you feel like you are his top priority. His staf are also execellent and very professional . I couldn't ask for a more caring and compassionate physician. Dr. Featherstone understands the emotional side of one being diagnosed with breast cancer and talks not only about the surgery itself but also one's emotional part of healing. He is an excellent surgeon and I would recommend him without hesitation ...I only wish my sister had lived in this area and had him as a surgeon when she went through her cancer years ago.

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 20th, 2014

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Doctor Featherstone is my night in shining armor i have a rather different case and this man said he had a vision of how the surgery should go and it actually went like it. He is the best and we will have another one when i get healed from this one. Thanks again your the greatest.

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

March 13th, 2012

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I am indebted to Dr. Featherstone for literally saving my life. He is tenacious and thorough. Attributes missing in several other physicians who totally missed what, after the fact, seemed logical and obvious.

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 1st, 2011

Traverse General Surgery & Trauma Care

1221 Sixth St Ste 300Traverse City, MI 49684

Tel: (231) 935-2400

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 Roche Joseph Featherstone, MD	Dr. David Michael Kam, MD	Dr. Michael John Boros, MD	Dr. Walter Channing Noble, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Vascular Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.6 (13 Ratings)	4.7 (7 Ratings)	4.2 (5 Ratings)	4.2 (10 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	44 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
Traverse City , MI	Traverse City , MI	Traverse City , MI	Traverse City , MI
Med School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine	Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine	Med School: St George S University	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
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Surgery

Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hernia
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Thyroid Diseases

Dr Roche Joseph Featherstone holds an expired medical license in the state of Michigan. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St John Hosp & Med Ctr, General Surgery and St John Hospital and Medical Center Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine in 1995 and Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr Featherstone's NPI number is 1215958673.

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Dr. Corey Kenneth Treadway, MD
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22 Years Exp | Traverse City, MI
(4)
Dr. Ronald Eric Lilly, MD
Thoracic Surgery
34 Years Exp | Fond du Lac, WI
(7)
Dr. Brandon Michael Wojcik, MD
Surgery
14 Years Exp | Traverse City, MI
(1)
Dr. William Phillip Potthoff JR., MD
Vascular Surgery
45 Years Exp | Frankfort, MI
(4)
Dr. Mack Carlyle Stirling, MD
Thoracic Surgery
47 Years Exp | Traverse City, MI
(7)
Dr. Brian Richard Drabik, DO
Urology
32 Years Exp | Cadillac, MI
(15)
Dr. Eric Ross Snyder, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
21 Years Exp | Traverse City, MI
(5)
Dr. Adrian Shaohwa Seah, MD
Surgery
20 Years Exp | Traverse City, MI
(14)
Dr. Richard Norman Tooley, MD
Surgery
38 Years Exp | Traverse City, MI
(9)

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Which hospitals is Dr Roche Featherstone affiliated with?: Dr Roche Featherstone is affiliated with Munson Medical Center.
Where is Dr Roche Featherstone's office located?: Dr Roche Featherstone's office is located at 1221 Sixth St Ste 300, Traverse City, MI, 49684.
Does Dr Roche Featherstone accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr Roche Featherstone has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr Roche Featherstone accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr Roche Featherstone accepts on their Vitals profile.

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