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Dr. Michael Wolfe, MD

Dr. Michael Wolfe, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Wolfe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Smith, AR and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE in 1983. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1506 Dodson Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901

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Dr. Wolfe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wolfe

2.9
17 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
41%
41%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
47%
47%

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What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mary – Jan 11, 2023
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I couldn't get a word in edgewise. He was very rude and told me (despite my MRI) that my back was fine and that there was no such thing as a "slipped disc". I did not read ANY of the paperwork I filled out and wouldn't let me explain anything. The brace and injections helped but I will NEVER go back to him. He acted like I was there for pain pills or something. My MRI actually shows "Narrowing of the lower lumber spine with degenerative arthritis". My discs are practically sitting on top of each other but according to him I am "Fine".
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Disgusted in Fort Smith – Nov 01, 2019
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Dr Wolfe has taken excellent care of my knee, hip and shoulder for years prior to surgery. Good bedside manner and easy to trust.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2019
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This Dr was horrible he wouldn’t let me speak he told me where my pain was and didn’t care to listen to anything I had to say had X-rays done on the wrong side the told me I looked clean as a whistle but informed me he wanted me to pay cash for injections and prescribed mobic for my apparent “nonexistent” issues!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Leah in Arkansas – Mar 02, 2018
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I thought he was a good doctor. But when you leave a message the nurse never calls you back. They don't like filling out paper work. And if they don't fill it out the first time. Don't won't correct it either. This does not do what best for his patients. Like he say he will.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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Ft Smith, AR – Oct 04, 2017
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His problems outweight mine by his standard. Therefore, concern for my complaints is non existent. He tells me what's wrong with me and it'll just get worse, but if he can suffer through his, I should be able to" suck it up" because I'm not as old as he is.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Charles Hutchins in Fort Smith Ar. – Jul 25, 2017
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He was a thoroughly knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. I am not sure why the previous review was so negative. Maybe an offhanded comment set the tone. At any rate, my care at this doctor's hands was extremely competent. I felt both heard and understood. I hope anyone reading the negative review will not be put off. This is a good, competent doctor who had concern for my care. We did two MRIs. He went back to make sure nothing had been missed. I would give him more then five stars.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Germantown, MD – Apr 29, 2017
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I think he has been reviewed unfairly.... He is a tell it as it is kind of Doctor. Great personality and personable. The only way I can relate to the unfavorable review is that he has been a doc for many years and he sees many of the same conditions over and over so he has a tendency to skip to his well rehearsed summary of the diagnosis. It may come off as more of a speech then a conversation. My experience has been to butt right in and ask anything you like and he will gladly answer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Rod Svendsen in Roland, OK – Jan 13, 2017
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I would not even give him one star. Not only did he sexually degrade me by stating no one will notice you have scoliosis unless you're bent over in a skimpy bathing suit but that wasn't the point of the visit. I had not seen an orthopedic doctor in 10 years (I am 25) and I have debilitating back spasms that leave me bed ridden days at a time. he spoke over me the ENTIRE TIME. He NEVER asked any of my symptoms. HORRIBLE. Worthy of a lawsuit.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Brittany in AR – Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Michael Wolfe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Smith, AR and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE in 1983. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Fort Smith. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Arkansas At Fayetteville

    Medical School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Fort Smith Dialysis Supply Company1506 Dodson Ave Fort Smith, AR 72901
1

Practice

Mercy Heart And Vascular-Fort Smith7001 Rogers Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Fort Smith

    1001 Towson Ave
    Fort Smith, AR 72901
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

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

    4% lower than the national average

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