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Dr. Miguel Pappolla, MD

Dr. Miguel Pappolla, MD

Pain Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Miguel Pappolla, MD is a pain medicine physician in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Buenos Aires in 1978. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (37 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Pappolla specializes in the areas of Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Neurology, Neuropathology & Pain Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good CommunicationPatients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Pappolla's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pappolla

4.2

37 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 07, 2021
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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
Helpful
Pedro Sorto – Nov 22, 2018
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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
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Patricia Moreno in Richmond, TX – Feb 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Janie Salinas in Houston, TX – Nov 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Janie Salinas in Houston, TX – Nov 10, 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
Helpful
Baytown, TX – Jun 13, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Patrick DeMent in Baytown, TX – Jun 02, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

The St. Michael's Pain and Spine Clinics is a premier Spine and Pain Management Clinic in Houston, Texas dedicated to excellence in Pain Care. Dr. Pappolla completed medical residencies and fellowship training in Neurology and Pain Medicine (Anesthesia...read more

biography

 Dr. Pappolla's training includes medical residencies and fellowships training in Neurology and Pain Medicine (Anesthesia based) and also in Clinical Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, and Neuropathology. This training required 10 additional...read more
  • Pain Medicine

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  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Residency Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Ne Ohio University Affil Hosps

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Alabama Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Facultad De Ciencias Medicas

    Medical School
  • Universidad De Buenos Aires

    Medical School
  • Cleveland Clin Fdn

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Case West Res University

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • University Buenos Aires

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pathology®
Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Neuropathology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
Pain Medicine
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  • English

  • Spanish

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr
    Houston, TX 77004
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

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