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Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

Dr. Michael Spafford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1992. He is affiliated with UNM Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

2211 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
Telehealth available

Dr. Spafford is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Spafford specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Spafford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spafford

4.2

13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
15%
15%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 22, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
jhaedtler – Sep 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 people found this helpful
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Felix KM Galanti – Jul 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Britney in Albuquerque , NM – Aug 16, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Spafford, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1992. He is affiliated with UNM Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Colo Health Scis Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • Johns Hopkins Med Instns

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Spafford is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    University of New Mexico Hospitals2211 Lomas Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
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    UNM Pain Center900 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131
    2

    Practice

    UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    University of New Mexico Ems Consortium1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UNM Hospital

      2211 Lomas Blvd NE
      Albuquerque, NM 87106
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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