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Dr. Michael Wartels, MD

Dr. Michael Wartels, MD

Dermatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Wartels, MD is a dermatologist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wartels has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1985. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3268 Forum Blvd Ste 201 Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 232-1176

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Dr. Wartels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wartels

3.1
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Wonderful, Knowledgeable Doctor!
My husband and I both were patients of Dr. Wartels several years ago and were extremely pleased with his knowledge/professionalism and his concern for his patients. His staff were awesome and very caring as well. We are moving back to Ocala in the next year and will definitely be going to him again on a regular basis.
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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D.M. Lawler – Mar 06, 2022
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Michael Wartels, MD is one of the worst dermatologist I've ever had experience with. My 97 year old father went to his office with a severe ugly obnoxious sore on his hand that needed treatment and tests for cancer. Yet, this idiot doctor ask dad to take his shirt off and inspected his back and chest for bad spots, and NEVER EVEN LOOKED AT MY DAD'S HAND. RIVERSIDE SHOULD FIRE THIS DOCTOR! (of course, they will bury my post if they can). Riverside is all about maximizing revenue first, and taking care of patients tenth. I had a similar experience with my son in 2009. I'll take dad to the ER soon.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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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Jun 15, 2021
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Dr. Wartels is an excellent caring doctor who knows his stuff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 23, 2019
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I had to point one out to him which he then biopsied - it came back as a combination squamous cell with basal. He could do not schedule an appointment to remove it for 3 weeks by which time I saw another doctor who had me in and out in 1 week. He also missed another basel cell that my new doctor saw in nanoseconds.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Sep 11, 2017
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My husband and I both had separate appointments with Dr. Wartels. He talked nonstop-- fast, frivolous small talk, and did not listen to our concerns. He was in and out in less than 5 minutes including taking a biopsy. We left with the same concerns we went in with and still had unanswered questions. We're guessing it takes a lot of money to achieve his hyper pace, because he billed Medicare an exorbitant amount for his time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Homosassa, FL – Jun 24, 2016
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His bedside manner and arrogance is only surpassed by his shear incompetence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Palmer in Gainesville, FL – Dec 18, 2015
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Dr. Michael Wartels, MD is a dermatologist in Fort Myers, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wartels has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1985. He is accepting new patients.

  • Dermatology

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  • Einstein/jacobi/montefiore

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Office3268 Forum Blvd Ste 201 Fort Myers, FL 33905
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Practice

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