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Paul Makela, MD

Paul Makela, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Urogynecology

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 655-8250
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 655-8250

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Urogynecology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Westland

32932 Warren Rd
Ste 100
Westland , MI 48185

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Westland

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Schoolcraft Campus

19000 St Joe's Pkwy
Ste 210
Livonia , MI 48152

View hours
Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Schoolcraft Campus

About

Dr. Makela is the Director of Gynecological Robotic Surgery at St. Mary Mercy Hospital. He completed his undergraduate, medical degrees and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wayne State University. He was an Attending Physician and Assistant Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wayne State University School of Medicine for over seven years prior to establishing a private practice.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Colleague Health Plan
  • Community Care
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
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Conditions Treated

  • Gynecology
  • Urogynecology

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Residency:
Hutzel Women's Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(361 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

137 Reviews

09/23/2024

I am extremely pleased with the care I received from Dr. Makela and his staff. I have not been seeing him for too long but from day one I have been impressed with Dr. Makela and his staff. He is outstanding.

09/23/2024

the doctor spent so much time with me. I had so many questions and he listened to everyone of them.

09/20/2024

Very caring and very knowledgeable. Spent quality time explaining procedures that I was going to go through. So glad I saw. Dr. Makela advertised on the Trinity Health information page.

09/12/2024

Dr. Makela is one of the best specialists I鈥檝e encountered. He鈥檚 focused, knowledgeable yet so friendly to share his insights. Greatly appreciated in today鈥檚 time-constrained medical environment.

09/01/2024

He is a very thorough doctor and he makes you feel comfortable when he talks to you about things.

08/30/2024

They were all great in that office

08/29/2024

Dr explained well and took his time to answer my concerns

08/24/2024

Dr. Makela is great a explaining and addressing your concerns

08/08/2024

Dr. Makel listens to my ideas, thoughts, and concerns and responds in a very thoughtful way. He takes my ideas into account in how he recommends that we proceed with my issue. Thank you Dr. Makela.

08/02/2024

Dr, Makela listened carefully and was patient

07/31/2024

After not being able to get into U of M for a couple months I decided to try IHA. I am so pleasantly surprised I can鈥檛 even imagine considering going back to U of M at this point.

07/18/2024

Dr .Makela is Great . He is very professional,compassionate and takes his time with you .I never felt like just a number . I had never had major surgery and I am so great full that I was directed to him . He repaired my bladder and preformed a total hysterectomy. The surgery went great the aftercare was awesome. My two after visit so far with very well and he was very caring. Anyone needing anything of this kind of surgery I strongly recommend Doctor Makela.Greatful Carla Kyriazis

07/17/2024

Dr. Makela excels in patient care and education.

07/01/2024

They have all been great

06/28/2024

Dr. Makela always listened to my concerns and answered my. Questions with thorough answers which made me very comfortable.

06/17/2024

Excellent physician, good communicator, good educator

06/14/2024

Dr. Makela was very patient in explaining/answering all my concerns

05/29/2024

When slow progress was being made the Dr provided hope and another procedure.

05/22/2024

There was apparently a backup of patients and there was a long time waiting to be seen.

05/22/2024

I am completely at ease for all my appointments.

05/16/2024

From start to finish Dr. Makela was very informative, made you feel comfortable and my surgery went great. I would recommend him for any issues of prolapse and bladder issues.

05/15/2024

He is very friendly, knows his job and makes you feel comfortable.

05/15/2024

Seeing Dr. Makela in preparation for surgery. Feel very confident that he has my best interest in preparation for this procedure.

04/23/2024

Excellent doctor who is kind and actually listens to you and provides answers to all my questions and concerns

04/22/2024

Dr Makela is kind, gentle and he listens!

04/18/2024

Dr. Makela took time to listen to my concerns and answered my questions. He was thorough and I feel that I will have my issues resolved.

04/15/2024

Dr. Mekala gave me the information he felt would help me make a decision and is having me recommended a couple of procedures to help decide how to treat my issue.

04/03/2024

Again, I cannot say enough about how pleased I have been with my care and treatment at Dr. Makela's office.

04/01/2024

Truly inspiring as to his work. Highly recommend

04/01/2024

Everyone here has been so caring and patient with me and my concerns regarding a sudden upcoming surgery. I'm so happy I found Dr. Makela.

03/27/2024

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03/19/2024

Excellent physician. Dr. Markela is very understanding and practices patience.

03/14/2024

If the need arises, I would go back to see Dr. Makela again.

03/04/2024

he was fine

02/23/2024

At 74 this was my first surgery, Was very nervous, but from the beginning I was listen to and all explaining the way I wanted to. Dr, Make la is amazing, surgery went fast and I never had any pain. He was there when needed and so glad I made this decision, thank you doctor, staff, nurses, you all get my appreciation and gold stars?

02/22/2024

Relaxing and kind

02/01/2024

1st visit and everyone made my appointment plesant and comfortable.

01/22/2024

Answered few questions and did not hurt

01/12/2024

Dr. Makela is a phenomenal doctor.

01/08/2024

When I left the office after my treatment. I felt better than I had since I first developed my problem more than a year before.

01/04/2024

The doctor was very thorough and explained everything to me and encouraged me to write down my questions for next time.

12/18/2023

I am very satisfied with my experience.

12/18/2023

Very good

12/14/2023

I feel very blessed to be in his care

12/11/2023

Dr. Makela exceeds in his knowledge and practice of his field.

12/04/2023

The doctor was very helpful with providing a detailed explanation of the procedure and the reasons for it. It was easy to understand and well explained.

11/30/2023

Keep going back even those it's a 45 minute drive from my home in light traffic.

11/29/2023

Thankyou thankyou thankyou Dr. Makela I felt relief within hours

11/20/2023

Very friendly and patient .

11/10/2023

Attentive and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room.

11/02/2023

I feel very comfortable to move forward with what I need to do

10/31/2023

Excellent care

10/22/2023

Always very attentive.

10/20/2023

I am so fortunate to have this medical practice available to me.

10/17/2023

Very clean place..... This was my third visit and each time i came with a different friend... Every one is then commented on cleanliness of building!

10/06/2023

i would highly recommend Dr. Makela.

10/04/2023

He is always reassuring kind compassionate professional and caring

09/28/2023

Followup care is scheduled in a few days and possibly beyond; this would not have been scheduled if I did not have absolute trust in further care there.

09/28/2023

Dr Makela is phenomenal. He鈥檚 patient and understanding, and spends time explaining things in an easy to understand way. Never makes you feel rushed.

09/22/2023

Dr. Makela a skilled and talented physician who is also a caring and compassionate human being. He is the epitome of what a practitioner should be!r

09/21/2023

Excellent

09/21/2023

I am so glad that Dr. Makela was recommended to me.

09/21/2023

After the exam always leave feeling that everything is ok.

09/16/2023

My first visit to this provider and I was happily surprised with the calm attentive staff.

09/14/2023

Dr Maker's nurses are also very caring, thoughtful and I'm pleased with his staff

09/08/2023

Very professional and he listened

09/06/2023

The MRI service was outstanding same with Pharmacy and Lab etc

09/03/2023

I have so much confidence in Dr Makela. He addresses my concerns and he鈥檚 very knowledgeable.

08/31/2023

Very patient

08/22/2023

Always treated with courtesy and respect. never feel rushed. whatever question, always understandably answered.

08/21/2023

Every thing was great.

08/03/2023

I just appreciate everyone there at both locations!

08/02/2023

Treats his patients with a great deal of respect and kindness

07/28/2023

thankful no cancer

07/25/2023

I was referred to Dr. Makela and am confident he can take over my care.

07/14/2023

Everything went well. No issues. Will use them again

07/11/2023

knowledgeable Professional

07/08/2023

I will continue to have Dr Makala treat my condition.

06/22/2023

I have total confidence in Dr Makela and trust him implicitly.

06/17/2023

I really appreciated all the the time spent with me explaining everything very clearly. He was also an excellent listener.

06/03/2023

This was the first time I had a visit with this doctor. He was excellent. Also his assistant was excellent. Also the woman scheduling my procedure.

05/28/2023

I had not been able to see my doctor since Covid started, due to I can't wear a mask, and was extremely happy for it to end, as I was in great need to see him!

05/25/2023

I would recommend Dr. Makela for prolapse surgery and bladder issues! He鈥檚 intelligent in his craft and cares for his patience. He makes a woman feel extremely comfortable in a very unsettling time in her life! You can鈥檛 ask for more from a Doctor. Good doctors are hard to find, I鈥檝e been there. So I do not write this review hap heartedly.

05/22/2023

I was pleased

05/22/2023

Great listener and answers all questions

05/14/2023

Dr. Makela takes the time to listen to your concerns and explains my issues/problems very thoroughly, and makes sure I understand what is going on with my body.

05/10/2023

The entire process was excellent

05/02/2023

He made me very comfortable and explained everything very well

04/29/2023

I appreciate the time Dr. Makela and his team spend with me. I never feel rushed or minimized.

04/18/2023

Dr. Makela is very professional, kind and has always treated me with respect. Fully explained things I didn鈥檛 understand. I appreciate him very much!

04/17/2023

Staff was very professional.

03/31/2023

Everyone was great

03/28/2023

Excellent provider

03/26/2023

AWESOME!

03/21/2023

Very satisfied with

03/17/2023

Excellent care excellent service

03/16/2023

Great doctor sat and explained everything about my problems

03/13/2023

He was helpful in providing the information and insights that helped me make decisions. The surgery he performed had rather life changing results, in that I am free to live actively and comfortably. I am so appreciative.

03/10/2023

I forgot to mention Sandy. She is also very professional and kind an has always made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Dr Makela too.

03/09/2023

I will be returning

03/08/2023

Only my second visit. Very satisfied with the care i received.

02/16/2023

This is the first time in over 40 years where I have actually trusted my doctor

02/14/2023

Excellent treatment and care

02/07/2023

As a first time nervous senior patient, I appreciated that the Dr. Makela took the time to listen answer questions and also recommend needed testing for me to make a good decision regarding my visit.

02/06/2023

He is a role model for patient information and interaction.

02/02/2023

I'm very happy with my doctor. He is very thorough.

02/02/2023

Very friendly, very sweet, smiles, and really understands my problems. He seemed genuinely concerned that part of what's happening, your logically could possibly be secondary to advancing multiple sclerosis! I had never really thought about the symptomology in that manner and it now makes these problems a little bit more manageable. Doctor is very knowledgeable and willing to try to accommodate each patient and their needs and schedules. He is definitely a keeper! He is definitely a jewel in the Trinity organizational crown!

01/29/2023

Dr. Makela is a amazing OBGYN who is very knowledgeable and Caring!!!!

01/25/2023

They made me feel confident they they will help me with my problem.

01/16/2023

Great Experience

01/14/2023

Dr. Paul Makela is a great Doctor for a Gynecologist.

01/10/2023

felt he cared and took time to explain things

01/10/2023

I was very pleased with Dr Malala and his expertise and I felt comfortable during my exam

01/05/2023

Very knowledgeable and spoke in a comprehensive compassionate conversation

01/03/2023

I like this office. I love Dr. Makela. He still practices the list art of listening and paying attention to what his patient is saying

12/29/2022

A wonderful doctor and team

12/29/2022

Very kind, caring, and thorough and understanding

12/22/2022

I was terrified but the Dr and nurse helped me calm down

12/13/2022

Dr. Makela is very thorough when explaining what is about any procedure that is involved as well as performing the procedure.

12/07/2022

Excellent

12/06/2022

Overall happy with my care

11/18/2022

He was very professional, a good listener, asked questions, very thorough

11/08/2022

I trust him completely.

10/11/2022

I AM HAPPY WHAT DOCTOR DID FOR ME THIS IS PRIVETE FOR ME

10/05/2022

Very happy with my experience

10/04/2022

Dr. Makela is an excellent doctor with great bedside manner.

09/09/2022

Had to find a new gynecologist and was pleasantly surprised with my new gynecologist

08/12/2022

Facility was new and up to date; easily able to socially distance in the lobby

08/12/2022

Dr. Makela is very polite and personable, and I always ask him questions, which he explains in my terms for me. I trust him and his opinion on what needs to be done in my case.

08/05/2022

Love the Doctor

08/05/2022

I am thankful to find a doctor that takes the time t

07/30/2022

Excellent care.

07/21/2022

I have been with this practice for a long time and feel very confident and well cared for by Dr Macala and this office

07/20/2022

The doctor's assistant is OUTSTANDING.

07/20/2022

I would highly recommend the doctor and his staff.

07/09/2022

Very satisfied

07/05/2022

Friendly and he listened to me.
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