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Patient Rating:

4.6 out of 5

44 Patient Ratings
2 Patient Comments

Michael J. Battistone, M.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Michael Battistone, MD, is an Associate Professor at the George E. Whalen Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System. As an internist and rheumatologist, his clinical interests include the evaluation and management of shoulder pain and knee pain in the ambulatory setting, and in caring for patients with osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.
Dr. Battistone received his MD from Duke University, and completed post-graduate residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and rheumatology from the University of Utah. In the past, Dr. Battistone served as the Director of the Rheumatology Training Program at the University of Utah. He is currently the Chair of the Clinician Scholar Educator Advisory Task Force of the American College of Rheumatology, and Director of the Center of Excellence in Musculoskeletal Care at the George E. Whalen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-7724 University Hospital
Rheumatology, Clinic 2
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Map
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Blue Clinic
500 S Foothill Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 84149

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Associate Professor
Academic Divisions Rheumatology
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Rheumatology)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.6
My confidence in doctor
4.6
Time doctor spent with me
4.6
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.7
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.7
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.6
Wait time at clinic
4.2
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 17, 2012

dr. battistone is very informative and also has a good bedside manner

April 19, 2012

I will miss Dr. Battistone. I have always enjoyed my visits with him and completely trusted his care and recommendations. The VA is lucky to have him and I wish him the best!