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Michael P. Underbrink, MD, MBA, FACS
915 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024, United States
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Ma
Review №1

The staff was very nice. They were very efficient and affordable. The doctor was very personable and took the time to answer all my questions and address my concerns. I did not feel rushed or like I was a bother, which is very refreshing! Many places just rush you in and out like just another number and you dont always feel like your being heard. I highly recommend them! And the office is in the same building as my dermatologist, so its very convenient as well!!

Ne
Review №2

I set up this appointment with Dr. Michael Underbrink with ENT Houston and was able to get him in as a new patient within a few days. Once he arrived for his appointment, the wait time was approximately 10 minutes. Dr. Underbrink too time to talk to my husband and was able to have his issues with his ears resolved. My husband liked him very much and has already scheduled a check-up for next year.

Je
Review №3

I highly recommend Dr. Underbrink to anyone seeking an excellent ENT Doctor. He is thorough, professional and explains everything he is doing every step of the way. I would not hesitate to go to Dr. Underbrink and take advantage of his excellent care and state of the art equipment.

Ba
Review №4

Everyone was pleasant and professional. I didn’t have to wait long to see the doctor. He listened to me closely and was very skillful. He diagnosed my problem quickly. I highly recommend him and his staff.

Tr
Review №5

Easy to make an appointment ...the office staff is very helpful ...And doctor Under brink is a wonderful doctor he listens to you and makes a plan to help you get better😊

Jo
Review №6

No wait time (5 min the most), friendly staff. Dr. Underbrink is thorough. Highly recommend his office to anyone who needs ENT visit.

Ju
Review №7

He and his staff we very professional and caring. He was very informative and O.T. was also very informative. We travelled by plane but by car it would have taken us 8 hours . It was worth it! I had done an online interview and within 30-1 hour I was contacted. Set up appointment and away we went to his clinic.

ka
Review №8

I really enjoyed Dr.Underbrink and his PA, they were both very professional and thorough.

Me
Review №9

Dr. Underbrink is excellent. He is kind, knowledgeable, and skilled. He took care of my breathing issue. He does an excellent job with trachea and sinus issues! I would recommend highly.

Ru
Review №10

My appt went without any problems. You do have an electronic health form to fill in but that saves the hassles of filling out any forms when you get to your appt. They have a very friendly office staff at check in. Dr Underbrink is very friendly and listened to my questions. Treated me and set my next appt. It was my first visit to this Drs office and I was very satisfied. Really nice to have their office 5 minutes from my house. There are more Drs in this office, but Im very satisfied with Dr Underbrink.

Dm
Review №11

I came in with a sore throat complaint. When his assistant was taking my med history, he asked me if I would want a scope (this already was a little strange: to recommend a diagnostic procedure before being seen by a physician, sounds like a sales pitch and not practice of medicine). I declined, because my pain was clearly within my oral cavity and plus I had a scope before and it was very uncomfortable. When Dr Underbrink came into the room, he was neither caring, nor attentive. He looked into my throat and said I know you did not want a scope. I confirmed that. He said OK, will can do it in two weeks, if this persists. This exchange followed: Me what do you think is it? Dr. I dont know. Me. But you seen something like this before? Dr. No. (As if taken straight from a Seinfeld episode). This was the extent of the entire communication. He gave me a prescription for systemic steroids (the whole other issue. I did not take steroids, my problem went away on its own after a couple days). I paid my deductible and left. Two weeks later I receive an invoice for $174.88 for the scope (this was my portion, the entire invoice amount - $461). I called back and spoken to his assistant, who promised to sort this out. But next month month I received the bill again. When I called them again now trying to rectify, I get the following reply: Dr. made a note that the scope was done. This is not a lot of money, but certainly a new low for medical billing and compels me to make it public for a bigger good, even though I have no idea how can this be prevented. It is literally my words against his note. Yes, I was overcharged before, but billing me for something that was never done. .. hmm. This is greed on a whole new level and deserves to be exposed. Apparently, this is not an isolated incident (see another recent review). Considering that only a tiny percentage of people leave a review, there must be a lot more people than two of us who had similar experience.Update: The office called me back and promised the charges to be removed.

Nu
Review №12

Very personable doctor. He was reassuring and diagnosed my problem within minutes. I was terrified of having the laryngoscopy done, but he made it a breezy procedure. The male nurse and speech therapist (Cherise) were also equally awesome. Although the office was packed, I didnt wait long at all. Great experience!

V
Review №13

Friendly staff, quick wait time, thorough explanation of symptoms. Highly recommended!

Ka
Review №14

First time I came to him, he was very professional. I was very impressed His assistant was very nice I am very happy that I chose him to be my doctor

Wi
Review №15

All better than anticipated. The online check-in seemed overly burdensome at first, but paid off in a very accelerated check once I arrived. The office sent me a text while I was parking and then away we went. Dr. Underbrink and the assistant came immediately to get my treatment going. The vacuum method for wax removal was much better than other methods I have experienced. All well done!

Ra
Review №16

This is a fine young gentleman! Great doctor with excellent bedside manner. Staff very friendly and professional. His knowledge of the procedure we needed was passed on very clearly. I am comfortable and at ease knowing that will he be performing the surgery on my wife.

Di
Review №17

Professional, timely, quality staff and received attentive and tender care.

Mi
Review №18

Excellent doctor... Smiling and listening carefully to what you are saying...He is also accompanied by a very careful nurse who is handling your questions in a very professional way. I really appreciate and recommend this doctor.

Ma
Review №19

I was able to get an immediate appt after being referred by my ENT. I had a total of 3 appts. Each appt was pleasant and informative. Wait times were short, less than 15 mins. I was never rushed and all of my questions were answered. All of his staff was kind and courteous. I will return if I need a Laryngologist again.

Ho
Review №20

Great experience. Doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful with my double ear infection.

je
Review №21

I was very impressed with everyone I came in contact with. Dr. Underbrink was thoughtful, expressive, and very intelligent. He explained to me whay my problem was and how to work with it.

Th
Review №22

Dr. Michael Underbrink is the reason our insurance rates are high. He charged meFor a comprehensive endoscopic nasal exam for $594. This is ridiculous when I only saw him for 5 minutes and he told me he could not help me. I protested with billing department, but was told there was nothing they could do. Dr. Under brink was rude and unprofessional.

No
Review №23

Excellent care and diagnosis. I should have been told I would have a horrible sore throat when the anesthesia wore off.

Ro
Review №24

Dr. Underbrink was very professional and polite. Today was my first visit with him and very pleased, And thanks to the entire TEAM at Houston ENT

Ke
Review №25

Very personable doctor and provided specific, thorough medical information. Would definitely recommend!

De
Review №26

My mom is a patient of Dr. Michael Underbrink. She found him to be very caring, and took time to explain procedures in a very easy to understand manner without being rushed. Would HIGHLY recommend him to care for you. Staff was great!

Ga
Review №27

Very professional, I was impressed with their concern and empathy for my issue. Would highly recommend. After this visit, I feel like we can have a good outcome.

Ca
Review №28

Waited less than 5 minutes. Answered my questions. Took his time with me.

Ja
Review №29

Appointment today with Dr Underbrink today for 10:45. I was coming from 44 miles away and arrived there an hour early. They went ahead and saw me early. I waited in the waiting room less than 10 min. Saw Dr within 10 minutes of nurse taking my information. He was great. Very friendly and attentive and Kristen Ed to all my concerns. Performed a exam and explained what he was going to do and what I could expect. All the staff was friendly and courteous and I was out of there before my original 10:45 appointment time.

Jo
Review №30

My experience was thorough and educational for me! Please see Mr. Underbrink with the upmost confidence.

Ka
Review №31

Dr, Underbrink is a rare gem. My experience with him was excellent. He shows concern about your issues and is very patient. He does not rush. That is a win for me. I did not feel like patient 4567, I felt like an individual. I recommend Dr. Underbrink.

Ro
Review №32

Dr. Underbrink was phenomenal! He was very patient with my husband David, he showed a Awesome bedside manner! I will definitely be returning to see Dr. Underbrink

Ro
Review №33

Excellent, experienced, just who you want for a doctor!

Je
Review №34

Dr. Underbrink was super nice and attentive with my mother. He listened to her concerns and explained her problem and solutions in great detail so that she could understand what she needed to do get relief. It was a wonderful experience. We highly recommend this doctor.

Co
Review №35

Everyone was very helpful at the doctor’s office. The doctors I met with, took the time to explain my results, explain options, and make sure all my questions were answered before I left.

Ja
Review №36

Excellent care as usual--short wait, professional prep and procedure.

Ba
Review №37

Had an excellent visit in Dr. Underbrink’s office. The front office staff were very warm in their greeting and getting me checked in. Dr. Underbrink and the nurse were very patient and answered all my questions.

Je
Review №38

They work with singers! Willing to understand my scatter-brained explanation of my symptoms with patience, Dr. Underbrink and Speech Pathologist, Clarissa Wright, made me feel listened-to and safe. I will continue to receive treatment here.

Tr
Review №39

Had to wait a little bit to see the doctor, but everything from there was quick, easy, and professional.

Di
Review №40

Awesome doctors, awesome staff ... very short wait. I saw Dr. Underbrink and Dr. Nichols this past week. Both were personable, professional, thorough and put me at ease. I highly recommend this practice.

Al
Review №41

He is very attentive and he spent the necessary time to answer all my questions. Explained the issue and what I need it to do. His nurse was also very kind. Both him and his nurse was very caring .

TC
Review №42

Dr. Underbrink is very patient and a great listener. My ear pain was not readily obvious to other doctors and he identified the source of the pain rather quickly. He is very well trained!! His staff was kind to deal with as well, and I found the scheduling process easy. I would definitely recommend him to others in need of an excellent ENT!

Ma
Review №43

Dr. Underbrink was pleasant, patient, timely, empathetic, highly skilled and knowledgeable. He handled both of my 85 year old parents’ hoarseness concerns with individualized information and treatment plans in the same appointment. Given their frailties, I was allowed to attend the appointment despite COVID restrictions. His MA Ranier and the speech pathologist Charisse Walker were equally kind, efficient and effective. We had a great experience with Dr. Underbrink and his team. More importantly, we feel confident that he can assist in important improvements to their vocal concerns. If you have a hoarse voice, visit Dr. Underbrink!

Me
Review №44

I cannot even express my gratitude and appreciation of Dr. Underbrink. I came in with 3-4 different complaints. He actively listened, never interrupting, and then to my surprise found the culprit of them ALL-my bite and jaw alignment! I firmly believe any other doctor, including my GP, would have just wrote antibiotics and dismissed my pain, never linking them together. I was seen within 30 seconds from when I originally sat down in the waiting room.Dr. Underbrink was extremely patient, never did I feel rushed. I had my hearing tested too, and his audiologist was so sweet and kind.I couldn’t imagine a better experience!

J.
Review №45

I had an appointment at 4:15 on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. I already had an idea what was going on, I have nasal polyps. When I made my appointment I was told I would receive an email to confirm my appointment and the patient interview would be attached. So I try to login to do my patient interview and was unable to get past the date of birth part. The office was certainly closed by this hour so I figured I could get there with enough time to do the paperwork. Well it was clear that I was the last patient of the day. They were ready go leave. I understand that. So the doctor was nice enough. He confirmed I have nasal polyps and will need surgery, we talked about CT scans and what needs to be done but would not talk to me about the price of the surgery. I have no insurance and will be paying out of pocket, maybe that discouraged him, I dont know. I left there with more questions than answers and I feel the ladies up front were rushing me through the process. I have to get it fixed, I came for help doing that. I didnt ask for discounts only a fair deal. I am back to square one but out almost $200

Jo
Review №46

All the staff was very professional and thorough

Pa
Review №47

Dr. Underbrink took very good care of me. He diagnosed my health issue quickly and scheduled me for further visits to help with my condition. I appreciate the knowledge he has and grateful my Dr. referred me to him. I will be happy to refer others to him if the occasion arises. Thank you Dr. Underbrink!

Ra
Review №48

I needed an endoscopy, but was a very difficult patient - because of my very sensitive gag reflux. Dr U did the procedure successfully, in spite of my issues.

Jo
Review №49

I went to see Dr. Underbrink for a problem with my voice. He was very kind and showed me exactly what the problem was. His team was very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. I ended up needing surgery for my vocal cord polyp. The surgery went better than I expected and my voice is back to normal! Overall, I had an excellent experience at the voice clinic and I would recommend this excellent doctor and voice specialist to everyone!

Il
Review №50

We had a feeling he wanted end the session asap. Was inpatient and did not pay enough time for explanation. Additionally, ignored the fact that the reason was unclear and let me go with same condition as before. Maybe good for random check, however would not recommend further.

An
Review №51

The staff was so friendly very efficient and informative

Pe
Review №52

The D r.was up f dont with the info.Iagree

Ja
Review №53

Felt very rushed wouldn’t go back $100 for him to just look in my ears and nose very disappointing.

Wa
Review №54

Had to go with another doctor other than the one referred by my primary care physician because of time restrictions. Was happy with doctor and I would refer him to others pending a needed ENT appt.

Tr
Review №55

Had super bad vertigo. Only had it once before in my life. Had to cancel a colonoscopy. found dr underbrink in network. Got an appointment for that day. He made it go away. I was able to go to work the next day.

No
Review №56

So far I am happy with my surgery and I am waiting for my full recovery . Since my surgery had to do with my neck and ear , I will not be able to comment more till I see my full recovery and specially my full eye, nose and mouth.

Cl
Review №57

Im so grateful for the respect for my time by getting me in and seen and out without delays or fuss. Especially thankful for Dr. Mike (Underbrink) and Charisse Wright.

Sh
Review №58

Great staff and Dr!!!

Pa
Review №59

Very efficient evaluation and diagnosis of my condition.

Ca
Review №60

I trust Dr. Underbrink. I think given my diagnostic he has been assertive in helping me make the right decisions.

di
Review №61

Very caring doctor, take time to listen and understand your needs, definitely recommend him

Bi
Review №62

Competent, warm, friendly... answered all of my questions... spent a lot of time with me.

JC
Review №63

He checked my dad out and was very thoughtful and caring. He knows what he is doing!

Ha
Review №64

Very satisfied with my deviated septum surgery performed by Dr. Underbrinks.

Da
Review №65

Very knowledgeable and spent the time necessary to answer all my questions,

Me
Review №66

Amazing experience!

Ca
Review №67

Greatest Dr. Around.

Ma
Review №68

Fast, efficient, clean.

mi
Review №69

Very professional, excellent service

Ja
Review №70

I am very pleased because the first time I went and calmed all the pain that I carried, the truth is worth going

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  • Address:915 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024, United States
  • Site:https://www.houstonent.com/michael-p-underbrink-md-voice-and-swallowing-center-houston-texas?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
  • Phone:+1 713-461-2626
Categories
  • Otolaryngologist
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–5pm
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9am–5pm
  • Friday:9am–5pm
  • Saturday:9am–5pm
  • Sunday:9am–5pm
Health and safety
  • Appointment required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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