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Michael Maier, MD

5.0 (2 reviews)

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Fondren Orthopedic Group

Fondren Orthopedic Group

1.5(2 reviews)
3.4 mi

I went for a grade 2 MCL tear and was seen by Dr. Ronek Patel who said it's nothing major after…read morereviewing the x-ray and MRI, and that I would only need rest and a knee brace. I had already purchased a knee brace on Amazon and showed it to him and he confirmed that's what I needed. Then pulled another one from his drawer and said here why don't you also take this it's covered by the insurance so I did. I later received a bill for $623.9 for it! I called the office they said well he didn't lie it's covered just not entirely. Honestly that's deceitful and almost fraudulent not to mention that the cost for it is a rip off. America has the worst and most unscrupulous healthcare practitioners in the world.

I have mixed feelings about my interaction with the business as a whole, despite the positive…read moreexperience with the specialist doctor. I ended up paying for an unwanted item (that I had returned to them in pristine condition), despite being assured that I would not have to pay for it. At the end of my doctor visit, the nurse offered me a cheap looking elbow pad (basically a sock with a harder inclusion), which I didn't think of as necessary based on my conversation with the doctor. She did not mention any additional charge associated with the pad, and I considered it to be a complimentary item (the same way a dentist's office would offer small samples of floss or toothpaste). I paid the fees associated with my visit at the front desk, and again there was no mention of the pad cost. However a few weeks later I received by mail an invoice of $15 for the elbow pad (my insurance having been charged $25 as well). That was an expensive sock, at $40 apiece. Since I had not used the elbow pad, and found the charge unwarranted, I called the phone number mentioned on the invoice to dispute the charge. The lady I spoke to was polite and professional. She apologized for the misunderstanding and assured me that I would not have to pay the invoice if I returned the elbow pad to the (Sugar Land) clinic. She specified that I would have to talk to Sara at the front desk. And so I did. While obviously not happy to hear about the reason for my visit, Sara took back the sock, made a note on a piece of paper, and told me that I was all set. As I was leaving, it crossed my mind that I should have asked for a receipt, because I was not comfortable about her body language during our conversation. But I didn't do it, for fear of not offending her feelings. Well, another couple of weeks later I received another invoice, for the $15 I was still owing for the cheap sock. Sara may be doing what she thinks is best for her employer, but this is in my opinion not a respectful way to conduct a business. I paid the $15 invoice, since it is already not worthwhile dealing with it--besides I do not have a sock to return anymore.

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Southwest Surgical Associates

Southwest Surgical Associates

2.7(6 reviews)
2.5 mi

Southwest Surgical Associates quoted me approximately $457 for the surgeon's portion of my…read moreprocedure after verifying my insurance and required me to prepay that amount before surgery, telling me it represented 100% of my responsibility. After surgery, the actual amount owed suddenly became $845.92 -- about 85% higher than what I was told. The office later admitted the estimate was wrong due to an administrative error, but refused any adjustment, compromise, or shared responsibility whatsoever for the mistake. What bothered me most was not even the error itself -- mistakes happen. It was the complete lack of accountability and transparency afterward. I repeatedly asked for clarification and detailed explanations and was largely met with vague answers, conflicting information, and dismissiveness. If you're relying on a pre-surgical estimate from this office to determine whether you can realistically afford a procedure, I would strongly recommend building in a very large cushion. Apparently "100% of your responsibility" can still end up being almost double.

I had to return after a year, because the abscess returned. This is fine, and was sort of expected…read more What was not expected was the shift in treatment I received. Dr. Dempsey recommended that I have surgery to sever the ducts responsible for the abscess, and scheduled a day and time. At the time, she was also supposed to send a prescription for antibiotics to my pharmacy, so the abscess would be at least partially reduced prior to surgery. When I stopped at the pharmacy on my way home, they had no record of it. I went to the pharmacy the next day, and they still had no record of it. I called her office and left a message regarding the prescription. Mind you, we're talking about antibiotics, here, not schedule 1 narcotics. There was no return call or even a text. Next day, the same thing. On the third day, I was contacted by my pharmacy that my prescription had been sent. Now, the time of my surgery has changed. This, in and of itself, is not a big deal. The thing is, that date was changed days ago, and her office didn't notify me through any available means. Communication is important. I'm just glad it was me and my minor issue, and not some poor woman needing a biopsy on an unknown mass. I'm lowering my rating because it seems that Dr. Dempsey's office has forgotten that it may be Tuesday to them, but, for their patients, it's potentially the worst day of their lives.

Michael Maier, MD - sportsmed - Updated July 2026

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