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Dr. Joseph Motto, MD

Dr. Joseph Motto, MD

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

Dr. Joseph Motto, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Motto Joseph A MD

4531 Highway 58 Ste 101 Chattanooga, TN 37416
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Dr. Motto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Motto

2.3
37 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Slow response time
It took weeks for him to respond. Lack of compassion
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 08, 2022
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Very disrespectful, the ladies at the desk will yell personal information to you infront of everyone waiting , very bad service and very disappointed...
What went well
No results
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 12, 2020
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I drove from KY to visit Dr. Motto, he was very professional, and concerned with my hearing problem. He answered question asked of him and discuss my hearing loss With concern. His staff was polite and helpful during my visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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L.Miller – Jul 22, 2020
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I have absolutely nothing nice to say about this place , I have tried to refer multiple patient's from my practice to Dr Motto and they NEVER contact the patients. I called and inquired about these patient's referrals and was rudely informed that it was my responsibility to schedule Dr. Motto's patients? Since when do referrals work like that ? The office lady talked to me like I was absolutely stupid , I finally told her I had enough and she was very rude . My provider and I both agree we do not feel comfortable sending our patients here . If this is how they speak to other healthcare providers about patient care I cannot imagine how they actually treat patients .
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2019
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The furniture in the waiting room looked like it was from Good Will. He was wearing old clothes with no lab coat--all so unprofessional. He was rude, hard to talk to and understand. I was glad when my appointment was over only to find he wants me to come back. I'm not sure what to do--maybe talked to my primary care physician. In any case, I'm anxious for my relationship with this practice to end. Creepy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2019
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This office is absolutely disgusting. I have been in public restrooms cleaner than this place! Dr. Motto was just as disgusting. He wiped his face, eyes, and nose with his hand during my entire appointment and NEVER ONCE washed his hands or used hand sanitizer. Equipment was literally duck taped together and falling apart. While I was in the waiting room he also got into an altercation with his staff and did not seem to care that patients were around. I will NEVER go back!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2018
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They were all very kind. Dr. Motto is very knowledgeable and astute.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Bryant, AL – Oct 09, 2018
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He was the most rude doctor I have ever been too. He slurred his words and I couldn't understand him. He called me stupid because I had no idea what he had said. His instruments were old and should be replaced. I left in tears. Do not go here. I'm so sorry I went.
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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Ooltewah – Jun 04, 2018
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Two hour wait. One room for doctor to see patients one at a time. Doctor left practice to go get medicine at a pharmacy instead of a worker. Doctor is 68, too old to be practicing too. Oh,and they don't take your copay until after you have been seen, because ofso many walkouts. Don't waste your time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Hixson – Mar 30, 2018
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I had to quit going here. Between the 2+hour wait times and Dr. Motto talking about politics and his views the entire visit once with him. This is a place for health not politics. A 10 min checkup turned into 45 min (in room) because he wouldn't stop complaining about politics.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2018
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We found him difficult to talk to - abrupt and not always listening, interrupts. He did take time with us though and hopefully has given a good treatment plan.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2017
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I would never reccommend the Dr. to anyone. The front desk staff are rude and I have been there three times. The first time I waited for over 2hrs, second time waited over an hour and had reschedule, and the third time waited for 1.5hrs. The waiting room was not clean nor was the equipment sterile. I watch him use tools to look into my ears and put them right back into the drawer. He constantly rubs his face and nose while writing notes in my file. Same clothes all three visits.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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CHATTANOOGA, TN – Apr 05, 2017
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Dr. Joseph Motto, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Nyu-bellevue-manhattan Va

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Montefiore-jacobi Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Motto Joseph A MD

Office4531 Highway 58 Ste 101 Chattanooga, TN 37416
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(423) 842-5260
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