Dr. Laurie Birkholz, MD

After becoming disgruntled with traditional providers, I can say that I am extremely pleased with the services from this practice. They know your name, they respond to your needs, they refer when warranted, and they provide excellent health care. Anna Spoelhoff has taken care of my every need and has communicated in an efficient manner every time. The medical assistants provide efficient and professional care in a friendly, personable manner. Very pleased!!

Dr. Birkholz is exceptional. She is thoughtful, kind and caring and takes time to truly listen to my health concerns and provides suggestions and encouragement for a healthy lifestyle. Anna Spoelhof, nurse practitioner, is delightful and I appreciate her cheerfulness and support, as well.

Dr. Birkholz is a fantastic physician. She is thorough. She takes the time to read and understand previous medical history. She is professional, yet very easy to talk to. She welcomes questions and takes the time to answer them in a kind and compassionate manner. I appreciate her holistic approach. She asks questions, listens (the key here is she truly listens) then creates a holistic plan to address issues/concerns. She also is great at following up. She is the best!

I am forever grateful every time I see Dr. Laurie. She is kind, smart, witty, well-informed and makes me feel welcome. That goes also to any e-mail, text or call I receive. Her staff follows her lead as well. Dr. Laurie discovered I had been taking 2 prescriptions that were having a negative impact on my aging kidneys. Immediately changed & updated meds. She takes care of me as if I were her very own mom!

Dr Burkholz is very professional yet comforting and easy to talk to. She helps not only with medicine but also with a focus on education. She was my anchor during a recent time in need.

Dr. Birkholz, is the absolute best and she actually cares for her patients and their well-being.

I will be forever grateful that I met Dr Birkholz. I had a female problem serious for over 2 years. My Primary could find nothing wrong and did swabs and said all is ok. IT WAS NOT OK!! Finally made an appointment with Dr Birkholz. She listened to me and almost immediately had a diagnosis for me...but wanted to take precautions that perhaps something else was going on so did a biopsy to be sure. Her diagnosis was correct and I am finally free of my symptoms which were terrible to say the least. I have something that is not common and I have to give her even more credit for not throwing my Primary under the bus..as she said ..this is something they don't see very often if ever so she was not surprised he did not recognize what I had. I cannot say enough kind words about this Physician she was compassionate very knowledgeable took her time with me she did everything a great Dr does and that is what she is a great Dr. I would recommend highly to anyone.

I have had a Dr Birkholz as my physician for a year and find her very helpful. She has always answered my questions thoroughly and explained different ways of approaching treatment. I think she is great!

I have had Dr. Birkholz as a physician for 7 years. Caring, thorough, knowledgeable. She has helped me through health problems when I had no clue what to do. She has been so thorough and immediately knew what to do. I appreciate her.

I was a patient of Dr. Birkholz and had her as my primary care physician for several years. I left and found another doctor because I did not feel confident in the care she provided. I was still ill after an urgent care visit. When I went to see her for the RECOMMENDED follow up (per the urgent care doctor) she was clearly exasperated and asked why I had come back because she said there was nothing more she could do for me.

My experience with this doctor...RUN!!

I have switched to Dr. Depree & LOVE her! Unfortunately I have to agree with the many people who have been put off by Dr. Birkholz's demeanor and I am glad I made the switch. She challenged me at every turn, refused to listen to my symptoms and basically told me that she was tired of having women coming in and complaining all the time. WHAT? Dr. Depree is the exact opposite - very kind and a great listener who is willing to work WITH her patients!!

I've been a patient of Dr. Birkholz for several years and I'm now moving to another doctor. The staff is very good from my point of view. Dr. Birkholz is competent yet lacks the engagement and bedside manner others have commented on. I like confidence but her arrogance and condescending tendencies persist.

She is a FAMILY physician, (can't expect much) I normally go to Internists or DOs, I am considering another primary care physician. I sense a lack of thoroughness and yes bedside manner is lacking. Her PA has a better bedside manner. And should you happen to cancel an appointment more than once, you are faced with the threat the doctor may drop you as a patient. I find the medical community in West Michigan inferior. You can't get care in a timely manner. It's socialized medicine.

Unfortunately the above reviewer is correct about being arrogant. She was obviously threatened by my knowledge on a certain subject and became rude and insulting. Not sure she's in it for the right reasons.

I am very satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Laurie and her staff.

Terrible beside manner. I felt zero kindness or compassion. She seemed very arrogant and talked down to me.

Dr Birkholtz is very kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. She goes the extra mile to provide overall health, healing and fitness. She teaches with every opportunity which helps you understand the full scope of her care for you. She and her office staff are excellent and expedient at answering, returning calls and providing needed care. Highly recommended.

Dr. Laurie Birkholz is phenomenal. Dr. Birkholz is knowledgable, caring, efficient, outstanding. I feel very fortunate to have her as my primary care physician.