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Professional Biographies

Michael Malizzo, MD

Primary Specialty: Interventional Pain & Spine Care

Years With Optum: 17

Average Star Rating:

(956 patient ratings)

Education: Undergrad School: B.E. Biomedical Engineering, Universtiy of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Medical School: MD, University of New Mexico School of Medicine Internships: Internal Medicine - Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Residency: Anesthesiology - Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Fellowships: Pain Management - University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, Texas Previous Employment: Pain Management Consultants, Texas Certifications: Diplomate of American Board of Anesthesiology, Sub-speciality Certificate in Pain Mangement Diplomate of American Board of Pain Medicine Organization(s): American Medical Association American Society of Anesthesiology American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine International Spinal Inetervention Society New Mexico Society of Anesthesiology

Patient Ratings & Reviews

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Oct 27, 2020

Excellent experience!

- Verified Patient

Oct 27, 2020

I recommend Malizzo all the time! he is so wonderful

- Verified Patient

Oct 15, 2020

My experience was comfortable, despite going for an injection. The Dr & nurse were very reassuring.

- Verified Patient

Oct 12, 2020

Dr. Mallizo is great!

- Verified Patient

Oct 01, 2020

Dr. Malizzo was very thorough in the procedure

- Verified Patient

Sep 30, 2020

very good

- Verified Patient

Sep 25, 2020

very good and very professional

- Verified Patient

Sep 24, 2020

Disappointed in the effect of th injection I received. No change in my pain level. Did I receive a placebo injection?

- Verified Patient

Sep 24, 2020

Dr. Malizzo is a very fine Doctor and always questions me about previous injections and how they had effect on my condition. Always asks how I am doing and where the pain is. He is GREAT.

- Verified Patient

Sep 24, 2020

Dr Malizzo is a great doctor he really cares about you .

- Verified Patient

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