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Dr. Matthew Michaels, MD

Dr. Matthew Michaels, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Michaels, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Dover, DE and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as TriStar Centennial Medical Center and TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

1240 McKee Rd Dover, DE 19904

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Michaels specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Michaels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Michaels

4.4

32 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • 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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Rz – Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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LaTorria Mason – Mar 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Keizer, OR – Feb 18, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Tigard, OR – Oct 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Emily in Springfield, IL – Jan 18, 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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Nokomis il – Jan 14, 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
4 people found this helpful
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James N. Stewart in Decatur, IL – Oct 13, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Pam Y in Springfield, IL – Sep 29, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Linda B. in Macomb, IL. – Sep 09, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Margie Greco in Glenarm, Il – Jul 16, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Joelle Knoles in Springfield, IL – Jun 08, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My treatment goal is to give you the tools you need to be able to treat yourself. I believe that knowledge of your own condition is critical, so much so I have written a book about the issue:

Take Control of Your Back Pain: Learn...
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biography

Physical medicine and rehabilitation is a medical specialty that is essentially a combination of non-surgical orthopedic surgery and Neurology. 

Over the last 5 years, my practice has shifted towards regenerative Orthobiologic...
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  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine

  • Headache Management

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine Pain Management

  • Neuromuscular Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine

  • Regenerative Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Colorado At Denver - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Residency Hospital
  • Interventional Orthopedics Foundation Regenerative Orthobiologics Training

    2018
  • University Of Colorado At Denver-physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Carilion Clinic Transitional

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • University At Albany

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover1240 McKee Rd Dover, DE 19904
1

Practice

Isaac Spine Joint & Pain Institute3320 Perimeter Hill Dr Nashville, TN 37211
2
St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital14709 Olive Blvd Chesterfield, MO 63017
3

Practice

Orthopaedic Center of IL1301 S Koke Mill Rd Springfield, IL 62711
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marshall Medical Center

    1080 N Ellington Pkwy
    Lewisburg, TN 37091

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

    95%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital

    3535 Olentangy River Rd
    Columbus, OH 43214
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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