Michael D. Whitaker, MD

"If I could give Dr. Michael Whitaker, MD lower than 1 star I would. I saw him a number of times and despite a clear explanation of my physical issues and personal circumstance he was unable to consider anything other than what he felt were "normal" causes for my endocrinological / urological issues. It was clear to me he was treating a "generic" patient and not intelligently considering my situation. I was experiencing side effects from a Dr. proscribed medication, which I brought to his attention multiple times. Despite this he did not give meaningful consideration to this reality. He was completely uninformed on my medical issues. After seeing another Dr. who addressed the side effects I was experiencing my health and life quickly turned around. I spent close to a year seeing multiple Dr.'s at the Mayo Clinic and received terrible treatment. Over this time my situation worsened due to their incompetence. I would never step foot again in the Mayo Clinic or trust any diagnosis from Dr. Michael Whitaker, MD."

"Dr Whitaker is an excellent doctor. I have a goiter with multiple nodules and have been seen by many providers/endocrinologists in the past. I was having annual ultrasounds and biopsies [benign]. I'm a PA myself and I thought my goiter was a bit odd but I tested negative for the typical things, Graves etc. When I moved to the area, I figured I'd establish care with the Mayo clinic and see what their thoughts were. I'm glad I did because Dr Whitaker knew what was going on right away. My lab findings were very subtle but Dr Whitaker recognized the abnormalities quickly. He ordered a nuclear medicine scan, a test which is a test many institutions do not perform, and it revealed that I had toxic nodules. The diagnosis was made with only one visit a few tests. What a difference it made to see Dr Whitaker! I'm extremely grateful for his knowledge at thoughtfulness and I'd highly recommend him to anyone."

"Dr. Whitaker is great! The discussion had with him about my health conditions were crisp, clean and on point...which I really appreciate. I asked some very pointed questions and he gave me direct answers. Additionally, his medical report tied EXACTLY to what we discussed and I was on board with. He’s no BS when it comes to medicine! Furthermore, his bedside manner is very good...pleasant and professional. Additionally, I think he has a good sense of humor as he chuckled when I quipped in response to some of his questions. I’d recommend my mother go to him without a second thought!"

"Probably knowledgeable enough, but unwilling to listen well, disinterested in my input, and also demeaning and rude in his manner and tone of voice. I thought his report was an inaccurate account of our visit."

"Worst experience EVER! My mother is going through cancer treatment and it causes her to have high glucose. Dr. Whitaker was the on call doctor and was completely RUDE, unprofessional and not helpful. He gives Mayo Clinic a bad name."