Dr. Michael Mai, MD

Dr. Mai did a 2nd knee replacement for me in 12/19. I have no knee cap from a previous fall/surgery. In a follow up appointment after the surgery I asked why my knee still hurt so badly every time I moved it or got up and down. His explanation was that he took it upon himself to "fashion me a knee cap" using excess flesh. And he then said that the excess flesh gets caught in the metal function of the knee each time, causing the flesh to be pinched. He said that "i would just get used to it." It is now 16 months later and I am in unbearable pain with every movement. I have seen 2 pain management people, had the nerve in that knee burned to stop the pain (didn't work) and am facing a life of house confinement because of the constant pain. I can't drive as it is my right knee and just the back and forth movement using the pedals is too painful to handle. So, be advised that he took it upon himself to do something with long range effects to my body and no thought of the consequences.

I attended my pre-OP appt. This was my 3 scheduled appointment that waited 1 1/2 - 2 hrs for my busy Dr. If I'm 15 mins late my appt is rescheduled. I was early for my appointment. I received a ph call 6 days before surgery from the surgeons medical assistant asking questions requested by Dr Haddad the anesthesiologist for my up coming surgery. The medical assistant stated I don't understand your responses. I offered to speak more slowly. The MA said , that won't help I don't understand what your telling me. The next day I was notified by the same MA, my needed surgery was canceled. I asked why, the MA said " I don't know why your surgery was canceled ". My rotator cuff is completely torn and my shoulder is fractured. I'm in a lot of pain... apparently that doesn't matter. Dr Mai , be technically wonderful. I don't know. I am no longer comfortable placing my life in his hands or an anesthesiologist to busy to screen surgurical candidates directly.

Dr. Mai is nice, but I have to judge him on the basis of the results. He scoped both of my knees, and zero change in symptoms. I don't think he listens well. The things he "corrected" can't possibly account for my symptoms.

I was impressed with Dr. Mai's knowledge base, his bedside manner, and his interest and concern in the patient. Prior to scheduling an appointment I read his background information, which was impressive. I highly recommend Dr. Mai.

Dr. Mai has great bedside manners. He's gentle, soft spoken and very knowledgeable. He told me exactly what to expect before getting my left knee surgery. He is patience, kind and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend Dr Mai for your surgical needs.