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Dr. Michael Martinez, MD

Dr. Michael Martinez, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Martinez, MD is a general surgeon in Palmerton, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

St. Luke's General Surgery - Palmerton

255 Delaware Ave Palmerton, PA 18071
Telehealth available

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Dr. Martinez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martinez

4.2
9 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Very personable
Asked questions, took his time and showed interest in the patient as a person.
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
Helpful
Jan 23, 2025
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no. nice guy - he recommended surgery for my wife...thought she had an obstruction based on CT scan. I asked why did not call in a colo rectal surgeon and do a scope. He said, "it presented as an obstruction" that was wrong! we told everyone upon admittance we thought it was 'pouchitis" - had that before. Thank goodness for Dr. Smith - who subbed when Dr. Martinez was sick and recommended going to a 'bigger hospital with a colon rectal specialist surgeon" Turns out - once the scope results were in - no obstruction. Dr. Martinez admitted he had NO EXPERIENCE operating on someone with a J pouch. but had done hundreds of other bowel obstructions. I liked him - but I shudder to think about what could have happened if he had done surgery on my wife. Not trying to get him in trouble...at all...just a reminder "pride goeth before the fall" be careful about surgeon arrogance Dr. Martinez....you were dead wrong this time. Thank you Dr. Smith!!!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dale Hearn – Apr 30, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Located in Palmerton, Pennsylvania and founded in 1989, St. Luke&rsquos Carbon Surgical Associates has established itself in Northeastern Pennsylvania as a leader in minimally invasive acute care general surgery. From the introduction of laparoscopic...read more

biography

Located in Palmerton, Pennsylvania and founded in 1989, St. Luke&rsquos Carbon Surgical Associates has established itself in Northeastern Pennsylvania as a leader in minimally invasive acute care general surgery. From the introduction of laparoscopic...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Robt Packer Hosp, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
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Locations

St. Luke's General Surgery - Palmerton

St. Luke's General Surgery - Palmerton255 Delaware Ave Palmerton, PA 18071
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital

    100 Paramount Blvd
    Orwigsburg, PA 17961
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus

    360 W Ruddle St
    Coaldale, PA 18218
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus

    100 St Lukes Ln
    Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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