background
background
Dr. Michael Dole, MD

Dr. Michael Dole, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*

Dr. Michael Dole, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Alexandria, LA. He is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Locations

Michael W Dole , MD

Michael W Dole , MD5408 Provine Pl Alexandria, LA 71303
1

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Dole specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

More Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialists at Rapides Regional Medical Center

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Dole's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dole

1.9
43 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
14%
14%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
70%
70%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Did not like him at all, he runs people through there like cattel ! He thinks everyone that goes to see him is an addict ! Not the case here, just need meds for back pain !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Angie – Jun 21, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Grandma Deb
I am 65 years old. Dr Dolenis THE worst physician I have ever seen. The only reason I continued to see him is he is only pain management doctor in town. His newest is he will be no longer taking Medicare or insurance. Sounds to me that Medicare caught up to him finally. I will drive or have someone drive me to another doctor.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Let's patients go without meds if they have cold symptoms.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Susan M Hillman – Jan 18, 2022
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
My husband was under his care for pain management for many years. He prescribed hydrocodone. After a few yrs he changed him to oxycodone. Within a week I noticed a change in his personality and was on a downward spiral. He became aggressive and depressed. He was completely out of character. I called and reported it to his nurse in which I knew personally. The Dr returned the call after a few days, he suggested that we contact his PCP for depression evaluation and that this medicine would not causes this. I have a background in pharmacy and knew he was not listening. Within a month he became suicidal and had began drinking heavily. He checked himself into rehab. He has been sober for 3 yrs. He no longer needs pain management. His pain is managed by other types of medications, physical therapy and occasional injections. I do not recommend this Dr. In my opinion he is doing this for the money and has broken his oath he took.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Km from Alexandria – Feb 27, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Was a patient with Dr. Dole for approximately 7 years & actually SAW him twice! I do not recommend this clinic but, it's the ONLY one I could use....
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 11, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Dr Dole is a caring and understanding Doctor. I have no issues with him or his staff. Maybe if those that have problems with him would follow the rules and guidelines... They wouldn't have issues either. The wait time is not long at all and I would recommend anyone to Dr. Dole
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
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 13, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Dr. Dole is uncaring and has no empathy for his patience. My last visit with him was in March 2019 when he decided to accuse me of having "a trace of cocaine" in my system. I am 55 years old and I've never used "street drugs" ever in my life. I have debilitating issues in my back, hips, spine, hands and feet. I was with Dole for nearly 7yrs. to say, he know nothing about me at all to even suggest that I've used "back alley" drugs. I can tell you this, don't upset him, cause u will be accused of any sort of unjust diagnosis. He has a God-like complex and will never allow you to assist in your treatment. I really wish I knew how to report him to the medical board due to his inability to read his own drug tests and the mistreatment of people in "Chronic Pain".
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 30, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
I went and saw this Dr. because of a severe injury to my back that required major extensive surgery also severe trauma to my abdomen. I didn't want any heavy narcotics just something to take the edge off of the pain. When I suggested something mild he got upset because I had brought up a specific medicine so he wrote me a prescription for something else and told me that he would allow me 1 pill A-day. I told him he wasn't my daddy, I'm 48, nobody allows me anything. I didn't go back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
I would give him a 0 but can’t. He is the worst Dr. I’ve ever been to. He spends maybe 2 minutes with you and has no interest in how your felling. He is just there to get you out as you can tell by his over filled waiting room. Moody to say the least is an understatement he definitely acts as if he is bi polar. Only use him if you must he is a quack!
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 09, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Twice I’ve had a faulty drug test. Once may have been due to an oral surgery. Once showed alcohol and I haven’t drank alcohol since 1985. Before that the pharmacy shorted me. The pharmacist called Dr. Dole to explain it but he still held me responsible. Now he accused me of substance abuse.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Larry – Jun 12, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Dr. Dole should not evere treat anyone, does not deserve to be a Dr.
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
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lance Savage in Ruston, LA – May 15, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
My paralyzed son was dropped cold turkey from powerful pain meds because he smoked a joint.which I might add he ONLY did because dole would not listen to him when he was crying in pain trying to tell him the meds aren't working. 2 months later the pain was too much for him and he killed himself. He died over essential seeking needed pain relief when it wasn't provided. Dole is uncaring doesn't listen and just wants your $. Plz don't go to him.
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
  • Long wait times
27 others found this helpful
Helpful
Picayune, MS – Apr 29, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
Worst doctor ever & his staff is just as bad... wouldn't send my worst enemy to his clinic.
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
  • Long wait times
17 others found this helpful
Helpful
Liz Miller in Cheneyville, LA – Jan 01, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?
I have back and hip problems sciactic nerve pain dr dole been treating me for 8 years my condition is permant dr dole is a very good doctor I have no problem with him he's very good at his job the nurses are easy to talk to they ask if you have any new problems and ask how you are doing I have no problem with anyone at is office I should know I've been going there long enough all because of a accident that wasn't my fault I rate dr dole a 10 and his nurses a. 9 out of 10 Diane wooley
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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
Helpful
diane wooley in robeline la – May 09, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Dole?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Dole?

Is this your profile?

Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim your profile

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Dole, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Alexandria, LA. He is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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

  • Louisiana State University

    Residency Hospital
  • Louisiana State University

    Medical School
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St
    Alexandria, LA 71301
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality