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Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD

Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD

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

Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Underbrink has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from UT Health Science Center Houston in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

915 Gessner Rd Ste 280 Houston, TX 77024

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Dr. Underbrink's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Underbrink

4.5
59 ratings, 43 with a written review
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Dr Underbrink
He is very personable and easy to understand
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 24, 2025
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Very knowledgeable physician, pleasant person, he
He listens to his patients, he has clearly looked at your file prior to coming in to meet his patient, he does a thorough job of examining and only then does he express his thoughts. In short this is how all doctors should be.
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
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Afshin K. – Feb 01, 2025
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Ear problems
reviewed with pertinent questions and was efficient, results oriented with suggestions for follow up
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carla Wilson – Dec 06, 2024
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Helpful, Efficient, somewhat curt.
Came in with ear infection, found out I have a hole in my eardrum. “So you went swimming with a hole in your eardrum?” No, I went swimming, got sick, and learned I have a hole in my eardrum.Gave me treatment and a prescription and that was it. Overall good experience, sans the accusatory bedside manner.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Peter – Oct 10, 2024
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Bad bedside manner
He spent 5 minutes with my son, then left the room because we told him my son was going out of state for work. He seemed bothered with our visit and was rude. Found out the office charged my insurance for a hearing test that he never received. Hope that was a mistake but doubt it.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 20, 2024
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Makes me feel better
I always see him when I’m in the worst condition and he manages to confidently diagnose me and puts me on the mend.
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
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Darlene – Aug 23, 2024
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Great Doctor
He is a very caring doctor. He took time to listen to me and did what test that was needed! He fixed the problem!
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
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Aug 23, 2024
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Great staff, Dr. Underbrink is very personable and a great communicator. He explains everything in a clear and concise manner that is easy to understand.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2024
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He is competent and cordial.
Office and staff are efficient, polite and professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2024
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excellent doctor
Very fast response for treatment
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
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George – May 17, 2024
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If your looking for a doctor; Dr. Underbrink is the person I recommend. Confident and knows his practice! The staff at this location on Gessner, goes out of their way to help. They genuinely care. I had a serious life threatening condition and Dr. Underbrink and his staff were their every step of the way. They made it easy setting appointments with the hospitals and many other things! When I had questions and concerns they answered all my questions. Thank you for all you guys do!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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PLozano – Jun 28, 2022
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Excelente Doctor
El doctor UNDERBRINK Es excelente, se los recomiendo a todos con los ojos cerrados y sin mirar atras, tiene mucha experiencia y es muy profesional en su trabajo, muchas gracias UNDERBRINK, y al hospital MEMORIAL HERMANN
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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Alexeis Gonzalez – Jun 17, 2022
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Great doctor, great staff.
Dr. Underbrink and staff are very efficient. I was in an out of the office very quickly. He listened to my concerns and made sure that I was getting the best treatment.
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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RS McKee – Jun 16, 2022
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Caring, very informative, and easy to work with.
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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JESSE ONEAL – May 04, 2022
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Skilled laryngologist
Dr Underbrink has helped me with my rare throat condition since I moved to Houston in 2021. He is knowledgeable and skilled at airway diagnosis and treatment. His staff are friendly and open to suggestions when the patient knows their body better than the provider.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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KG – May 03, 2022
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Excellent care
Dr. Underbrink and staff were welcoming, efficient, explained everything as the treatment progressed. Able to make a quick appointment when symptoms returned and made sure it was not a returning problem. I highly reccomend Dr. Underbrink staff!
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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David N Van Bergen – Apr 14, 2022
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Initial Visit.
Staff and Dr.Underbrink were great,thorough and explained each step in the evaluation process.
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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Apr 14, 2022
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Came in for constant sore throat from Acid Reflux, first 3 months spent trying to do voice exercises, thinking my voice box was strained, I didn't think that was the problem. Finally after I asked to have the PH probe test he gave it to me, I definitely had acid reflux coming up. They read the test then never called me. On my first visit I told him the PPI's caused the burning to begin with. I had to finally call for results. The speech therapist went and asked the Dr. what the test said and called me back. She said - the Dr says you definitely have acid reflux and called you in a prescription of Omeprazole - the very medicine that caused it. I have moved on from this Doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 22, 2022
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fast, team is nice and professional, I've never had to wait more than 10 mins from checking in
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joy D – Feb 18, 2022
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Great, caring physician. He provides excellent care.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2022
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Dr. Michael Underbrink, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Underbrink has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from UT Health Science Center Houston...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Laryngology

*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 Washington Medical Center, Seattle

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Washington Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Utmb Galveston

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Ut Health Science Center Houston

    Medical School, 1999
  • Texas A & M University / Main Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1992
  • Texas A&m University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Office915 Gessner Rd Ste 280 Houston, TX 77024
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      • Mon: 8:15am - 4:45pm
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    Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center921 Gessner Rd Houston, TX 77024
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