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Dr. Thomas Michaelis, MD

Dr. Thomas Michaelis, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Michaelis, MD is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Newport Beach, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1401 Avocado Ave Ste 506 Newport Beach, CA 92660

Make an Appointment

(949) 760-1661

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Michaelis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Michaelis

4.8

24 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Haskin – Oct 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jake Strong – Feb 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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lenard Thomas – Dec 09, 2020
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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
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Meaghon – Oct 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Christopher – Jun 11, 2020
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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
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Mr. Freenman – Mar 02, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

The word "Doctor" is originally an agentive noun of the Latin verb docere: 'to teach'. I take that meaning very seriously. I enjoy teaching my patients about their specific oral conditions and all available treatment options. This teaching then...read more

biography

People often ask Dr. Michaelis how he decided to become an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.  The answer, he says, is that there was never a defining moment in his life where he chose surgery as a career. Instead, it was a slow evolution over...read more

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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  • Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • Ucla School Of Dentistry

    1995

  • Uc San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1990

  • University Of California At San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1990
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  • www.NewportOralSurgery.com

  • Orange County Top Dentists, 2010

  • America's Top Dentists, 2009

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Locations

Practice

Newport Oral Surgery1401 Avocado Ave Ste 506 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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