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Dr. Michael Makaretz, MD

Dr. Michael Makaretz, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Makaretz, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Portland, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Redington-Fairview General Hospital and Mainegeneral Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

43 Baxter Blvd Portland, ME 04101

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Makaretz specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Makaretz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Makaretz

2.6

28 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
39%
39%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
57%
57%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mr. Hanson – Dec 04, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Augusta, ME – Mar 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tonsil Stones in Augusta, Maine – Dec 02, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maureen Brown in Gorham, ME – Mar 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Makaretz, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Portland, ME and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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

  • Boston University

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Portland Internal Medicine43 Baxter Blvd Portland, ME 04101
1

Practice

Mainegeneral Medical Center35 Medical Center Pkwy Augusta, ME 04330
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Redington-Fairview General Hospital

    46 Fairview Ave
    Skowhegan, ME 04976
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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

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

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback
  • Mainegeneral Medical Center

    35 Medical Center Pkwy
    Augusta, ME 04330
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Northern Light Inland Hospital

    200 Kennedy Memorial Dr
    Waterville, ME 04901

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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