Gustavel Michael's Online Review Report Card

I've been in this office in the past with no issues and no mask requirement. Today I arrived 15 min early and checked in at the front desk. The lady that assisted me was wearing a mask while the other front desk lady was sitting right next to her without one. When the lady assisting me finished checking me in she told me I needed to wear a mask. The "COVID 19 Update" on their website says nothing about patients now being required to wear a mask. None of the emails sent to me concerning my appointment stated their mask policy changed. And employees are not wearing masks.

This guy doesn’t seem to care about talking to the patient directly . Would rather let staff relay phone conversations across the room than to actually talk and resolve issues. I asked for MRI order twice and no actions were made, yet it was his recommendation to get one. I’m just going to try a different doctor. Lazy lazy doctor this guy seems to be.

The office was able to get me in pretty quick for a consultation. Dr. G was very upfront about the options for my broken wrist and recommended me to a different surgeon. I appreciated the honesty and great bedside manner he showed!!

Dr. Gustavel has done 2 knee surgeries on me and I would highly recommend him. He takes the time to discuss your issues and options and you don't feel hurried. I was please with his care in that I was up to doing my normal routine very quickly. He has done an excellent job for me. His staff is very friendly and helpful. His office location is excellent with no parking issues.

Recently I had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Gustavel. Being a fellow physician I understand the importance of communicating with the patient. I presented with a hemorrhagic cyst of my elbow. Not only did he explain to me my problem thoroughly, but he then removed the fluid painlessly. I highly recommend Dr. Gustavel for your orthopedic problems. Dr. Brian McDowell

Dr. Gustavel has done a couple big surgeries for me. The last was a distal biceps tendon rupture. He is great, his bedside his surgical skill great! I work in medicine as an RN in the valley in Boise and know most Othopods, Mike is really great. Hope this helps!

Dr. Gustavel is a very kind and mindful doctor. He explains what is going on and gives you options for treatment. He allows you to make the decision of which way you would like your treatment to go. Thank you for the ability to walk without pain again. Pamela Kindelberger

He has done both of my knee surgeries. He is prompt, takes his time explaining the best treatment options, and the best bedside manner (my grandmother fell in love with him during pre-surgery.

Dr. Gustavel did bilateral hip surgeries on me for chronic pain in my butt. Prior to seeing him I saw his colleague who diagnosed me with degenerative disc disease. I trusted Gustavel when he said hip surgery was the answer. However, after both surgeries my pain was still there and even worse. Asked him for a back MRI which he refused. My primary care physician ordered one and sure enough, it was a BACK ISSUE. His response after surgeries, "Hard to say if it's back or hips!" Hmmm....

He has performed two knee surgeries on me in the last year. He is kind, helpful, and respectful. I have had very uncommon things happen to me, and instead of giving up, he kept working with me until he found a solution! I'd recommend him to anyone!