Great Lakes Surgical Associates
General Surgery • Mount Pleasant, MI • Since 2001 • Multiple locations locations
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About
Great Lakes Surgical Associates (GLSA) is a private medical practice based in Alma, Michigan, with multiple offices in central Michigan (Mount Pleasant, Midland, Alma). They specialize in general and laparoscopic surgery, bariatric/weight loss surgery, breast care and biopsy, endoscopy/colonoscopy, and varicose vein treatment. Founded in 2001, GLSA operates with 5 employees (growth noted) and about $27.1 million in annual revenue. They emphasize patient comfort, minimal pain and recovery time, and local access to surgical care near home, with office locations including Mount Pleasant (primary area) and Alma and Midland. Contact options include the main phone lines and the GLSA website for appointments and information.
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (Alma and Mt. Pleasant offices described on site).
Where are the GLSA offices located?
Alma Office – Warwick Medical Plaza, 315 Warwick Drive, #3 Alma, MI 48801; Mt. Pleasant Office – 4851 E Pickard St Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858; Midland Office – 555 W Wackerly St, Suite 600 Midland, MI 48640; Clare Office – 602 Beach Street Suite 2240 Clare, Michigan 48617.
What services are offered?
General surgery, bariatric surgery, endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures (as described on site).
Do GLSA surgeons have hospital privileges?
All surgeons have full, unrestricted privileges to practice general surgery at Gratiot Medical Center and Central Michigan Community Hospital.
Are there office procedures performed at GLSA?
GLSA offices are equipped with surgery suites for indicated office procedures.
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Photos published by Great Lakes Surgical Associates showing the general surgery practice in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: Dr. Jeffrey Bonacci (4 ratings), Dr. Ernest Cudjoe (14 ratings), Dr. Christina Downer (3 ratings) (Various individual provider ratings available on Healthgrades)
Patients praise
- Patient testimonials regarding bariatric surgery success and positive outcomes
- Physicians described as having good bedside manner and being exceptional to work for by some staff members
Common complaints
- Documented legal settlement in 2021 regarding refusal of service to an HIV-positive patient, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Employee reviews citing poor benefits, lack of raises, and inconsistent management
"Bariatric surgery was the best thing I've ever done for myself. For me, there is no downside – I'm on the mountain and it's great."
- Great Lakes Surgical Associates official website"The doctors are exceptional to work for. There is no direction there and issues don't get resolved."
- Indeed Employee ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Great Lakes Surgical Associates joins Medina Memorial - Dec 9, 2025
- Jeffrey Smith, president of GLSA, attended State of Union address - Feb 25, 2026
- Dr. Xu Zhao, MD, Surgical Oncologist - Mount Pleasant, WI | Sharecare - Jan 15, 2026
- Dr. Xu Zhao, MD - Surgical Oncologist in Milwaukee, WI - May 14, 2026
- 13th National Spinal Decompression Certification Held in Jupiter, Florida — October 25, 2025 - Nov 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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