Listening and clear explanations · Patient experiences
11 five-star reviews for Dr. Michael Port discuss listening and clear explanations. Patients describe Dr. Port as knowledgeable. Their stories also speak to clear explanations and attentive listening. Feeling heard matters. Read how patients describe their conversations, then think about the questions you want answered.
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A person behind your care
Dr. Michael Port is a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist who specializes in interventional spine care, including epidural injections and other non-surgical treatments for back and neck pain. Known for his steady hands and warm, approachable style, Dr. Port focuses on relieving pain in the most precise, least invasive way possible.
Patients appreciate his calm presence, clear explanations, and attention to comfort throughout each procedure. Whether you’re navigating a new injury or looking for alternatives to surgery, Dr. Port brings both technical skill and personal care to the process—helping patients move forward with less pain and more confidence.
Dr. Port is a member of a helicopter-based search and rescue team—excelling in high-stakes situations due to his unmatched ability to stay focused and calm.
Outside of the OR, you’ll find him at the beach, on the tennis court, or skiing with family and friends. And in the OR? The playlist ranges from classic rock to Leon Bridges—“always open to new suggestions.”
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A clear conversation can make a complicated appointment easier to follow. Read what our patients say about listening, explanations and getting their questions answered.
In their own words
These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result.
This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention listening and clear explanations. You can read every rating and written review on the full clinician profile.
11 written reviews
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Dr. Port and the Commons Clinic care team were amazing. I highly recommend them. Very professional and great communication. Results were also good, great pain relief.
Michael Port, MD
Excellent care and explanation of the anesthetic plan. Dr Port is a skilled and knowledgeable doctor with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him.
Michael Port, MD
Dr. Port is amazing! Very attentive. Great explanations. Took the time to walk me through everything. And his staff is first class awesome! Communicative and helpful. Highly recommend!
Michael Port, MD
What another great experience with Dr Port! He asks the right questions and listens to get to the right solutions. He has kept me moving and healthy since 2017 and that is a gift.
Michael Port, MD
Dr. Port is professional a knowledgeable, while also staying personable. He answered all my questions prior to my surgery, in easily understandable language, and visited me after surgery.
Michael Port, MD
I went to Dr. Port regarding an injury I sustained at work. I was seen, given an MRI and had all the important information sent out to all associated parties. Dr. Port took time to explain the process and gave me a prognosis of how to improve my injury so that I could return to work as soon as possible. I’ve been very pleased with Dr. Port and highly recommend him and his staff.
Michael Port, MD
Dr. Michael Port truly setting the standard in patient care. It’s rare to find a doctor who not only listens, but really hears you. Dr. Port takes the time to understand concerns, answers every question with patience, and never makes you feel rushed. His calm, caring presence and attentiveness make all the difference. Am so so grateful to have someone who brings both heart and skill into every appointment and have been with me through all of each of my surgeries. Compassionate. Thorough. Present.
Michael Port, MD
Dr. Port listens, he is compassionate and an excellent diagnostician.
Michael Port, MD
Spent a lot of time examining and explaining what was going on with me. Made excellent recommendations.
Michael Port, MD
I’ve known Dr. Port as a lay colleague and friend for many years, so there is some bias in my feedback. I will say that his approach to explaining esoteric concepts in the simplest of ways, thoughtfulness in listening to and understanding my symptoms, and attention to detail (pre/ post procedure)… are second to few. I experienced an acute sciatic episode, and it scared me to disbelief. Dr. Port found time in his busy schedule to plan my MRI and epidural intervention. I’m finally in a place of comfort and can resume my life with physical therapy and better posture, with the goal of avoiding surgery. Can't thank him enough!
Michael Port, MD
From the moment you walk in, Dr. Port's entire team treats you like you are the only patient in the entire world! When you're in excruciating pain and feeling kind of hopeless, that matters. Dr. Porter clearly loves his work and cares about his patients. When the decision was made for me to get in epidural injection to relieve the pain from a C4/C5 herniated disc, he and his assistant, Mary, worked hard to fit me into his schedule ASAP. In fact, Mary texted me at least twice a day to keep me abreast of their efforts to accommodate me, until the morning of my procedure! During my injection appointment I was told it might take 3-7 days for the medication to begin to provide relief. One day later, I was better. From a 10+/10 to a 3/10. I am confident I am going to get to 100% pain free! I'm even more confident that as Dr. Port (and Dr. Robert Watkins IV) advised, if I take my time, follow up, and begin physical therapy when it's safe to do so, I will be the active person I was before my injury. I also have to give a shout out to surgical nurse Betsy for being so kind and attentive. And the anesthesiology nurse who listened so intently to all my concerns, consulted again with Dr. Port, and adjusted the protocol accordingly. A top-notch, superior team all around!! I can't recommend Dr. Port highly enough!!
Michael Port, MD
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