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Dr. Michael Blackwell, MD

Dr. Michael Blackwell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Michael Blackwell, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Shenandoah, TX. Dr. Blackwell has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (51 reviews)

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Dr. Blackwell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blackwell

3.3
51 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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WOULD NOT HONOR APPOINTMENT
SHOWED UP FOR CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT AND SAID INSURANCE WAS OUT OF NETWORK !!! REFUSED TO TAKE MY CASH ! HORRIBLE AND RUDE OFFICE STAFF ! DO NOT WASTE YOUT TIME. MY HUSBAND HAD KNEE SURGERIES WITH SAME EXACT INSURANCE POLICY WITH DR. BLACKWELL !!! TOTALLY UNORGANIZED AND UNPROFESSIONAL !!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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May 27, 2023
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Knee surgery (arthroscopic lateral release)
His level of professionalism and sense of humor. I felt like a brand new person right after the surgery.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 04, 2023
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Complete lack of patient care
Had elbow surgery today by Blackwell. Prior to surgery, he walked in my room (late), looked at vitals and left. No questions, no explanations. After surgery, never saw him, he did not check on me at all. I was sent home w Tramadol script that turned out to be very insufficient for pain level. When I called later in day for a better med for the increasing pain, his staff said Blackwell will not prescribe any type narcotic pain meds and the Tramadol (or Acetaminophen #3) were my only choices. Period. Even for surgical pain. When I told the staff the pain was really bad and the Tramadol was not providing any relief, they suggested I contact a pain management doctor. For surgical pain, really? Blackwell is not concerned about patient care one bit. STAY AWAY!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Rick N – Jul 15, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Blackwell’s for 15 plus years. Anytime I have had an orthopedic problem he has been there to help. His staff Izella and Maya are not only friendly but extremely helpful. Those 2 ladies are a true blessing to an already caring office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Robin – Jul 08, 2022
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Horrible physician horrible staff
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Willie Glaze – Oct 20, 2020
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I paid $25 cash for a referral they never filled out the referral the doctor never called me back then they said I did not give them the money then they finally mailed me my money back
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Cornelia Piper – Oct 20, 2020
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February 2020, Dr Blackwell is AWESOME. He performed knee surgery, repairing my torn meniscus in several places, removed a cyst and floating objects in my knee along with cleaning up my arthritis. I was able to walk like a new person again, NO pain, no crutches after day 1 from surgery. I have been going to Dr Blackwell over 10 years, he has performed two shoulder surgeries for me and now my knee surgery. He is very personable and I highly recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Donnette Bull in Cypress, TX – Feb 24, 2020
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Total knee replacement 5/2000. Put my leg on crooked. Never saw me for 6 days in the hospital or any follow ups.. Had a tech takecstaples out early leaving gaping wound. Told tech to put steroids strips on and get me out of there! Had a revision from new dr and it could not be fixed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 19, 2019
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Horrible physician, unprofessional staff, had to see another physician for surgery to perform surgical procedure that Dr. Blackwell supposedly performed six months ago and had to have a nerve graph to (hopefully) regain feeling and sensation in digit due to Dr. Blackwell severing a main nerve. In turn costing me additional surgery, pain, money, and time absent from work. Reported having no feeling in one side of digit and numerous times only to be told "it come back with time".
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Pearland, TX – May 12, 2017
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We have used Dr Blackwell for knee and shoulder surgery. Also for sprains and other injuries. He has been outstanding.
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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Todd B. in Spring TX – May 10, 2017
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i FOUND HIM TO BE PUNCTUAL, COURTEOUS, AND PROFESSIONAL. I WOULD RECOMMEND DR. BLACKWELL FOE YOUR ORTHOPAEDIC PROBLEMS.
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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Tomball, TX – Dec 15, 2016
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He doesn't really explain what's wrong very well, nor does he really answer your questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Jane doe in Tomball, TX – Dec 08, 2016
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Dr. Blackwell is an excellent doctor. I had hip replacement surgery and my recovery has been great! Dr. Blackwell was very thorough in explaining the procedure to me prior to the operation and after surgery my follow-up visits were great! I highly recommend Dr. Blackwell if anyone is in need of a hip replacement surgery. Also his office staff are very kind, friendly and helpful.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Kathleen C in Pinehurst, TX – Jun 03, 2016
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I saw Dr. Blackwell today for the first time and he was a nice gentleman... told me what was going on what our next steps would be and scheduled my surgery before I left his office... his staff ( I didn't get her name am sorry ) was a sweet friendly lady who I look forward to talking to again ...actually met her in the elevator on the way to his office and she was just so sweet.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Maria in Huffman, TX – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

biography

Michael Blackwell, MD, is the orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist leading the team at the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which has two locations in Tomball and Shenandoah, Texas.Dr. Blackwell, who has practiced medicine...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

    605 Holderrieth Blvd
    Tomball, TX 77375
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

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

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    6% higher than the national average

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