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Dr. Michael Gatto, MD

Dr. Michael Gatto, MD

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

Dr. Michael Gatto, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Palm Springs, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E311 Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-4735

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gatto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gatto

2.5

22 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 31, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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KP – Sep 12, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Chuck D – Jun 06, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Berlynn Simonis – Sep 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Cathedral City, CA – Feb 22, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jennifer Collins in Yucca Valley , CA – Sep 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

"There was never a question. From the time I was a child, I wanted to go into medicine," states Dr. Gatto. His father, an inventor and machinery builder offered him the opportunity to take over the family business, but Dr. Gatto never wavered from...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Of California Irvine Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1980

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E311 Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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