MIchael Margolis's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Margolis did a tissue sparing surgery for me 12 years ago tying up the uterus to my sacrum and bladder lift no mesh, allowing me to get back to Sports as I was not ready to do a hysterectomy at the age of 40. However, after 50, estrogen dominance occurred in peri menopause and fibroids started to grow, 12 in fact, and no other surgeons around were interested in touching me surgically. He said, “absolutely let me help you.” One week ago he remove my uterus, tubes and scar tissue. I was up leaving the hospital that day and one week later I can now see going back to work as a physical therapist in 1 month. He will take very good care of you and focus on his surgical expertise, giving you great pre-and post surgical advice to heal quickly. In fact I did not require any hard-core pain meds. I was able to take naproxen at higher doses for a few days and now on nothing. No constipation!

Dr. Margolis is the best doctor I have ever had treat me. He took the time with me before and after surgery. Answered all of my questions and his surgery was a total success. I highly recommend him!

After having a hysterectomy I found that my surgeon had also implanted a mesh sling. I absolutely did not want mesh and was also experiencing bladder problems. Dr. Margolis was very understanding as he does not believe in using mesh at all. He immediately agreed to remove as much of the mesh sling as possible. Kelly in the office was great in helping me get everything set up.

Defrauded by Dr. Michael T Margolis office - avoid dealing with these people: I was referred to the office of Dr. MICHAEL T. MARGOLIS by my primary physician. Before scheduling an appointment, I had asked if the doctor takes my insurance and I was assured that it is accepted. Upon coming to the office, I was confirmed again that this doctor is within my Cigna network and I was charged (used my credit card) $70 co‐pay as written on my insurance card. Accordingly, I have received the receipt of a named charge of $70. After appointment I have received a call from the doctor’s Margolis office and I was told that now they figured out that Dr. Michael T. Margolis is not taking my insurance and is not in a network of supported providers. Therefore, I must pay $450 for this office visit immediately out of pocket. I explained that I have asked them prior to my appointment if they take my insurance and only after confirmation I set up the appointment. If I would be provided with the correct information about this doctor not being part of the Network Providers for Cigna insurance, I could find another doctor to go with, who is covered by my insurance. So, I refused to pay the additional amount requested. A few days later I found that the Dr. Margolis office charged my Credit Card which was given to them to charge $70 and instead they charged me $450 without any consent and agreement with me. The office of Dr.Margolis also sent me another receipt with the charge of $450 from my card and explanation of the charge: Code 99205 Complex‐ $450. I immediately objected providing the receipt for $70 issued by the office at the day of service. I filed the complaint with my CC providing the receipt of $70 received in the office. The credit card issued credit ‐ $325. Why they issued this amount I can’t figure this out. That means that I have paid to Dr.Margolis office $120 instead of initial co‐pay in the amount of $70.

I had a terrible experience with Dr. Margolis' office. For one, after the surgery I had an awful infection which had me out of work and back in his office multiple times. After 6 weeks fighting through that, I am now dealing with the fact that the surgery did NOT even work. I am told by a new doctor that Dr Margolis actually does a MMK method and not a true Burch which is what I was told would be done. So now I need to have this surgery again...very disappointed and unhappy!

I was referred to the office of Dr. MICHAEL T. MARGOLIS by my primary physician. Before scheduling an appointment, I had asked if the doctor takes my insurance and I was assured that it is accepted. Upon coming to the office, I was confirmed again that this doctor is within my Cigna network and I was charged (used my credit card) $70 co-pay as written on my insurance card. Accordingly, I have received the receipt of a named charge of $70. After appointment I have received a call from the doctor’s Margolis office and I was told that now they figured out that Dr. Michael T. Margolis is not taking my insurance and is not in a network of supported providers. Therefore, I must pay $450 for this office visit immediately out of pocket. I explained that I have asked them prior to my appointment if they take my insurance and only after confirmation I set up the appointment. If I would be provided with the correct information about this doctor not being part of the Network Providers for Cigna insurance, I could find another doctor to go with, who is covered by my insurance. So, I refused to pay the additional amount requested. A few days later I found that the Dr. Margolis office charged my Credit Card which was given to them to charge $70 and instead they charged me $450 without any consent and agreement with me. The office of Dr.Margolis also sent me another receipt with the charge of $450 from my card and explanation of the charge: Code 99205 Complex- $450. I immediately objected providing the receipt for $70 issued by the office at the day of service. I filed the complaint with my CC providing the receipt of $70 received in the office. The credit card issued credit - $325. Why they issued this amount I can’t figure this out. That means that I have paid to Dr.Margolis office $120 instead of initial co-pay in the amount of $70.margolis

Defrauded by Dr. Michael T Margolis office: Before scheduling an appointment, I had asked if the doctor takes my insurance and I was assured that it is accepted. Upon coming to the office, I was confirmed again that this doctor is within my network and I was charged $70 co-pay. Later the office charged me an additional $450 because they do not accept my insurance plan. The people are crooks. Stay away from the that shady business.

I had my bladder repair in 2013, Dr. Margolis told me this should last a lifetime. Now after having a full hysterectomy, bladder repair, 6 weeks out of work a year later I was worse off than when I started. He and his staff were very professional and treated me very well, but to tell someone that this BIG operation they are having should last the rest of my life was a mistake. I would have never had the operation if I knew it was only going to give me a year of relief. My Gynocolgist (new one that I found after this operation) says that he was trying to fix my bladder with already damaged tissue and for me ( not everyone) this operation would never last and should not have been done. Now she says I will have bigger problems down the road. The year that the bladder correction worked was amazing, I just wish it would have lasted a lifetime like Dr. Margolis told me.

I had a wonderful office experience! The staff is knowledgeable, and helpful. Dr. Margolis is very compassionate, listened, and answered all of my questions. All pre and post op paperwork was prepared, and provided before I left the office. The entire process was seamless! After a Cystocele repair, the office nurse called to check my status the next morning, and also called the day that I was to remove my catheter to remind me of further instructions. I cannot say enough about the great experience with the office staff, and Dr. Margolis. Not to mention he is one of the top rated Pelvic Surgeon/Urogynecologist is the Bay area.

This was the best patient experience that I have ever experienced. In one visit I received an exam, options for treatment, surgical consents signed, pre and post op instructions reviewed, lab slips in hand, surgical date and follow-up visit scheduled. More practitioners should be this efficient. Dr. Margolis was kind, empathetic and collaborative with my care. I would highly recommend him.