Dr. Michael John Totta, MD

Dr Totta has been wonderful. Referred me to dr Binette and had very successful lumbar fusion. I think he is a wonderful diagnostician. I disagree with some reviews. He was a good listener and very knowledgeable . He sure helped me .

I had migraine headaches as a result of a whiplash injury. He gave me tests which I only realized later were intended to determine if I were faking. He is condescending and paternalistic. He's also got a huge ego which makes him very confident when he should not be confident because he's an inferior doc. He didn't bother to use any kind of protection against radiation when he did x-rays. I suppose he doesn't believe in things he can't see. Not an intelligent man. I am writing this now 15 years after the car accident. I still get neck headaches from the accident that he didn't believe I had an injury because he could see the damage. Soft tissue doesn't show damage in an x-ray. There is nothing quite like being disbelieved when one is in great pain.

Guy accused me of being a malinger. I still have headaches 12 years later.

I saw Dr. Totta when he was still at OA. It was a follow up to a visit five years prior, with another physician at the practice who had taken X-rays and guided me toward Sports Medicine, a long and expensive endeavor. Dr. Totta said he reviewed the former X-rays and that in fact, not only did I have some concerning back issues at my fourth and fifth lumbar but also arthritis. He insisted that an injection would be both an analgesic and diagnostic next step, yet would not explain details. I went with it because OA is reputed as one of the best practices in town and he had been personally referred to me. Afterward, he told me there was nothing to do but some "dying bug" type crunches and to go "live my life." He was rather condescending and arrogant, and not willing to explain further. I did not return, but paid did my bill. It was certainly not cheap. Today, I learned from my PCP who took her own X-rays for a five year update since my last visit at OA that there is no arthritis whatsoever. I had a second professional view the X-rays to make sure. Confirmed, no arthritis and never has been. Additionally, it appears the issues are soft tissue related, possibly bursitis or tendonitis, but overall bone, particularly spine, is healthy, with no compression and plenty of appropriate space. What a waste of time and money, money being the operative word on the provider side. Litigious is not my nature, but gee, I'm finding myself quite angry, and am having to start the diagnosis process all over again.

The whole visit was a very good experience. Dr. Totta made me feel very comfortable. He listens to me and he was right up front with his diagnosis. I would go to Dr. Totta again. Thank You, Nancy Arsenault

I have see Doctor Totta for about 6 years now. He is the best. Excellent bedside manner and makes you feel whole again. Thanks Doctor Totta for what you do!

yep if you don't have an obviouse issue you are a fake dont bring this man anything your pcp cant handle, he is a closed minded person if he cant see it its not there its in your head....................

Thinks he is wonderful. Very condescending and a poor diagnostician. If you asked him he would say " I'm Mr. wonderful ". Not really. What you are is arrogant and full of yourself.

Many surgeries have left me a chronic pain patient. Dr Totta has helped me considerably. I have never met a doctor (and I have met many) who is as knowledgeable, kind, who listens, instead of enjoying the sound of his own voice, and cares as much as he does. I have received quality care from him and his staff. I highly recommend.

Can't deal with complicated issues that can't be seen. Failed to diagnose migraine headaches which resulted from whiplash injury. Instead he tested me to determine if I were faking.

Not sure he realizes it, but he comes off as condescending.He seemed to have a list of things he does no matter what you come in for. steroid shots in the back(1K a whack), neurontin..if you don't get better with those things he doesn't know what's wrong..and you continue to be untreated properly.I didn't like him at all. His nurses were very good though.It could have made you think he was better than he is just because he has good staff there.I don't know why they continue to work for him.

This man is paternalistic. He is not very intelligent. He probably goes by the book pretty well, but don't bring him anything complicated because if he can't see it or doesn't understand it, it doesn't exist. He was very condescending unintentionally but that's how guys who think they are wonderful are. He won't know the latest about anything and he depends on his eyes so much so that he doesn't use a lead cover when giving x-rays. I guess he doesn't believe in radiation because he can't see it. If you have a complicated problem, do NOT go to him.

Recommended!!!

I have seen many doctors to deal with my spinal problems and, by far, Dr. Totta was one of my favorites. He was interested in me and how my condition effected my life; he remembered me from visit to visit; he spent as much time with me as I needed...I never felt rushed. As painful and uncomfortable as my injections and other procedures were, Dr. Totta always made me feel better and I knew that he cared about me, how I was doing and my prognosis. I trusted him completely and would recommend him to anyone.

Listened closely as I described my symptoms. Previewed my x-rays & MRI then gave me the diagnosis and recommended treatment. X-ray guided epidural. Unbelievable relief with timely follow-up. Highly recommended!!