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Dr. Michael Rothberg, MD

Dr. Michael Rothberg, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Rothberg, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Clearwater, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rothberg has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 225 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (225 reviews)

Practice

430 Morton Plant St Ste 301 Clearwater, FL 33756

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Dr. Rothberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rothberg

3.4
225 ratings, 134 with a written review
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The attention we received from Dr Rothberg.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 06, 2025
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He has very little bedside manner, comes off rude
I waited in the waiting room for 25 minutes, then an additional 25 minutes in the office. When he came in it was apparent he hadn't reviewed my file and didn’t offer much interaction.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Apr 04, 2025
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I'll be back
Friendly, prompt and humorous.
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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Colleen Bohman – Mar 29, 2025
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I would certainly recommend Dr. Rothberg.
He listened. He made me feel comfortable. He laughed and joked with me. Put me at ease. Informed me of my prognosis and told me what to expect with the treatment. He made me aware of what too expect if the initial treatment didn’t fix my problem (trigger finger) and what we would do if this initial treatment didn’t fix. Hopefully I won’t have to see him again, but if I do, I’m confident he will help me and resolve my issues.
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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Mar 27, 2025
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I saw Dr. Rothberg for the first time today - he was pleasant and ready with my info., explained everything thoroughly and gave me options. The office staff is friendly, prompt - and very accommodating about making my next appointment at the location closer to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 14, 2025
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Unsure
Waited 58 minutes past appointment for doctor. No acknowledgement when he came in. Previously, I had received no less than 3 reminders of my appointment time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Feb 14, 2025
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Dr. Rothberg did surgery on my hand. I trust him.
Hope I can get another person to give my shot next time. I had same shots different finger last year but the person giving shot was much more caring and gentle. Office staff is great.
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
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2025
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Prompt and Caring
My apt with Dr Rothberg was on time and that means a lot to me. Many times in other offices the wait time can be excessive. The staff was courteous and professional. Dr Rothberg was pleasant and showed true concern. I would definitely recommend him and his office to others.
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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Rose Chervitz – Jan 24, 2025
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He is very thorough and explains everything. I also like that he doesn’t jump hunt to surgery. He tries treatment and resorts to surgery when treatment doesn’t work.
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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Jan 23, 2025
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Busy Office, competent staff
Was mostly as one would expect, particularly busy so wait times were long, but talking with the staff it was somewhat unusually busy. Doctor seemed competent and was direct in his approach. I would recommend him to others.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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R. M. G – Dec 31, 2024
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Fixed
This team of physicians and OT, PT professionals helped my torn rotator and frozen shoulder return to full function without surgery. Thanks. Recommend.
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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Dec 30, 2024
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Excellent and caring. Highly recommend Dr. Rothb
Very kind and caring
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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Dec 30, 2024
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I was very pleased with the visit and it was very helpful with good results to help me feel better and to schedule a follow up.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 21, 2024
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Very educated on exactly what my problem was
Excellent care, just tooo much waiting time. Was there for 2 hours and saw people only 20 total minutes of that time. The rest was alone waiting in a room
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 19, 2024
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I had a great visit today with Dr Rothberg. Explained my options in detail. I would highly recommend him.
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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Dec 14, 2024
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Knowledgeable, straightforward.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 14, 2024
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Great care
Relatively little wait. Dr Rothberg got right to the point of my visit, diagnosed and recommended treatment quickly.
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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Nov 22, 2024
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This was a follow up visit with Dr Rothberg. I find him very thorough and pleasant. He asked if I had questions, listened to me and did not try to rush me out.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 02, 2024
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The doctor listens.
Referred to the doctor for shoulder pain. Doctor listened to me and explained his thoughts to fix 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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Ric CampBell – Oct 21, 2024
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excellent doctor
Dr. Rothberg was fast in diagnosing the problem with my hand. I injured it two months ago, and it wasn’t getting better. I was told there was nothing wrong with it after an injury. I had an x-ray and MRI and was told it was just swelling. Dr. Rothberg viewed the previous x-ray, took his own, and saw a fracture that two radiologists and doctors had misdiagnosed. It makes sense why it has been so painful for the last couple of months. Excellent doctors like this are hard to find.
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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Terrie – Oct 18, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Rothberg specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and peripheral nerve surgery.

biography

Dr. Michael Rothberg specializes in hand and upper extremity injuries, including thumb joint replacement and wrist arthroscopy and reconstruction. He also has a special interest in treating arthritis of the wrist, carpal tunnel and Dupuytren's...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Hospital For Joint Dis-orth Inst

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Loma Linda University Mc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984

  • New England Baptist Hospital, Rheumatoid Deformities Of The Hand

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Wrist Disorders in Children, 1991

  • Aspiration & Injection of Joints and Soft Tissues, 1990

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Locations

Practice

Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida PA430 Morton Plant St Ste 301 Clearwater, FL 33756
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(727) 461-6026

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Florida Orthopaedic Institute13020 N Telecom Pkwy Temple Terrace, FL 33637
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(813) 978-9700

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Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida PA2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd Ste 110 Trinity, FL 34655
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(727) 461-6026
Musculoskeletal Institute Chartered2414 Enterprise Rd Clearwater, FL 33763
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(727) 461-6026
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