MIchael Pollock's Online Review Report Card

I have been visiting Dr Pollack for now ten years,nice guy but His FRONT DESK STAFF IS VERY RUDE,EAT OPENLY FOID WITHOUT MASK,LEAVE MASKS ON CHIN N THROAT AND ASAP PATIENT ENTERS ,THEY SCREAM THEM,,"""PUT THE MASK ON NOW"" I PERSONALLY MADE MANY COMPLAINTS BUT NOTHING CHANGED SO THEN I STOPPED TAKING HIS APPOINTMENTS TY

I saw Dr Pollack for shoulder pain he seems knowledgeable but extremely dismissive and arrogant. He seemed annoyed when asked questions and was more concerned with rushing the appointment along. I recommend if your condition is black and white. Otherwise he won’t take the time to understand you or your condition.

Worst bedside manner I've ever encountered. I echo other's feedback about arrogance and dispassion. Dr. Pollack was extraordinarily dismissive regarding problems brought to his attention and with zero sympathy for the outcomes of those problems. I never want to be treated again the way I was treated by him, and particularly during my last visit, which was today.

Dr. P. Saw my daughter years ago and he is so sweet and caring. He explains everything thoroughly and makes you feel at ease.

I chose to see Michael Pollack for my shoulder pain due to his excellent reviews, so I was surprised when I met such an arrogant and unknowledgeable physician. I was wearing a sling do decrease the pain caused by a torn shoulder labrum, nerve impingement, and a severely arthritic acromion process. He told me that to not wear the sling because it would atrophy my shoulder muscles. I explained that I wear the brace during increased pain and remove it when the pain decreases, but he did not listen. He then gave me two injections to my shoulder, handed me a generic listing of shoulder exercises and told me I would be OK in a few weeks. I asked him about the torn labrum and he said it was normal for a 53-year-old man, and did not need to be addressed? Two weeks later I saw another Surgeon who told me the exercises given by Mike Pollack were contraindicated for my injuries and scheduled me for surgery which included repair of my torn labrum. I would never recommend Pollack.

His reviews are mixed with great results but poor in informative and compassionate dialogue. Man of few words and doesn’t seem too interested in what I need to say regarding my condition. Had to stop him and ask him to answer my questions. Seemed very rushed like it was painful to have dialogue with me as a patient. Wish he would relax and cheer up. I will proceed with surgery however I would like to send him a six pack of good beer To get him to relax,have good professional conversations and cheer him up!

Dr. Pollack performed rotator cuff surgery on both my shoulders...one right after the other...due to a fall. I couldn’t be more happy with the results. I found him kind and knowledgeable. He is a very talented surgeon.

Dr. Pollack is an Awesome doctor, knowledgeable and compassionate!!! I had a total knee replacement and I was driving in 8 days. I would recommend him in a heart beat. Staff is great too.

Have right shoulder pain. Brief and hurried physical exam with doctor. Hastily asked if I wanted a steroid shot, I hesitated because I wasn't sure that this was going to help: was told it was 80% effective. I had a steroid flare that night that was not explained and NOT expected BUT EXCRUCIATINGLY painful to the point of tears. Called office next day twice and also left an email on patient portal that was NEVER returned. And you must go through a tangled web of a phone system to leave messages that never get returned. I feel that I deserve better personal interaction with my doctor, not just feeling like you are on a conveyor belt. If this doctor is busy because he is a terrific doctor I will never know because I will not return to his practice.

I have found Dr. Pollack to be very professional and personable. He listens and advises based on your concerns but doesn't rush into anything drastic unless the situation or condition of the patient warrants it. I would recommend Dr. Pollack to anyone needed with knee problems or with problems with their shoulders. I don't believe you will find anyone better.