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Dr. James Michaels, MD

Dr. James Michaels, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Michaels, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Tyler, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 82 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (82 reviews)

Practice

3414 Golden Rd Tyler, TX 75701

Make an Appointment

(903) 939-7748

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Michaels specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Michaels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Michaels

4.6
82 ratings, 58 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Very professional but personal at the same time
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Don D – Jan 25, 2024
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Great Experience
Dr. Michaels has helped my pain level quiet a bit. He is my go to guy for by back pain.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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James Louis Hooks – Dec 13, 2023
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BEST OF THE BEST
Dr. Michaels really listens to you. He always gives options for you to choose in order to alleviate your pain. Plus, he describes your options clearly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gina Ramos – Nov 29, 2023
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Seemed very knowledgeable and consideate.
Dr. Michael's is very knowledgeable and considerate. If one thing doesn't work, he always has something else to try.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Whittenberg – Nov 14, 2023
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Caring and professional
He reviewed my MRIs and did a very thorough explanation. He answered my questions and formulated a plan that I was comfortable with.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Schooley – Oct 24, 2023
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Friendly
Dr. Michaels is always kind and attentive. He listens to what I have to say. His staff is also friendly. I never have to wait more than 5 minutes in the waiting room to see him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 10, 2023
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Nerve testing, very thorough I thought, explained everything. Didn't have to wait but about 10 minutes before being taken back by nurse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Janice Henderson – Oct 06, 2023
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Helpful and caring doctor
Took time to listen to my concerns. Talked to me in terms I could understand. Did not talk down to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2023
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Staff made me very comfortable. Dr. Michaels was careful with injection. Check in time was minimal.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 14, 2023
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Everyone was personable and efficient. I did not have to wait long for my appt. Easy check in and check out.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 11, 2023
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Bobby Cranford concerning Cervical Pain Management
I have had over 80 cervical epidural injections with Dr. Michaels at Texas Spine and Joint Hospital as an outpatient over the past 23 years as well as over 120 follow up visits at his office at Azalea Orthopedics and he is very professional, very compassionate and always on time. Dr. Michaels is very precise with the injectect with little or no pain during the procedure. I wouldn't want anyone else doing my procedures. I was very Blessed to have been reccomended to Dr. Michaels from my previous pain management Physician, (Dr. David Fletcher), when he retired. Dr. Michael's Physicians Assistant, (Heather Rasnake), is also very professional and an excellent addition to Dr. Michael's practice. The two of them make an unbeatable team in the Pain Management field. Again, I wouldn't want to be in the care of any other Physician. Dr. Michaels will be my pain management Physician as long as he has a practice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bobby Cranford – Jun 14, 2023
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Very clear in explaining the procedure.
Great bed side manner very great deal of knowledge about the procedure and medicine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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James groved – Jun 07, 2023
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EXCELLENT DOCTOR
I had this particular procedure done before, and had great success with it, but it is not a permanent solution for my issue.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2023
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Pain management
Very knowledgeable and explained in great detail the problem. Gave options as the solution.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2023
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Caring and professional
I was kept informed and comfortable and provided help and attention during my visit and during the diagnostic test. Dr. Michaels explained what the test would consist of and about each step as it occurred and then went over the results. I received very good care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2023
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Well pleased
Well pleased with Dr Michels and his staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2023
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Dr. MICHAEL'S WAS VERY INFORMATIVE .HE EXPLAINED EVERYTHING AND ASKED LOTS OF QUESTIONS ABOUT MY CONDITION.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2023
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Last
Good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 11, 2023
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Visit
Dr Michaels is always very thorough and thoughtful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2023
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Dr. Michaels is simply wonderful. He's positive, caring, highly intelligent, creative. I'd be in a bad way with my back if I didn't have him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

"My goal is to reduce pain and when possible eliminate pain."

biography

Dr. Michaels specializes in General Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation practice with an emphasis in spine pain, spinal injections, electrodiagnostics, repetitive motion injuries, and sports medicine.

"My practice emphasizes nonsurgical...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Management

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New Eng Medical Center Tufts University

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Brackenridge Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Girling Health Care Inc3414 Golden Rd Tyler, TX 75701
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CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Pain Management In Tyler910 E Houston St Ste 230 Tyler, TX 75702
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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