Dr. Michael G. Shell, DO | Alamosa, CO | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Dr. Shell graduated from the Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Med in 1990. He works in Alamosa, CO and 3 other locations and specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology. Dr. Shell is affiliated with Conejos County Hospital and Slv Health Regional Medical Center.

accepting new patients
3

28 Ratings
36 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
8 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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I needed surgery on my hip and was in terrible pain. I was on short-term disability. Dr Shell stated that when filling out paperwork became very angry stating, "I don't get paid for to do this" regarding physician statement. He informed me he would not be filling out anymore paperwork. TERRIBLE HUMAN BEING! Do not go to him!

October 27th, 2017

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Dr. Shell does not care about his patients and has no compassion of what it is like to be in pain. He sucks as a doctor!! DO NOT GO TO HIM!!

July 16th, 2016

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He will make you feel like he saved your life, then drop you like a hot potato. Michael Shell, like methadone clinics, does not care if you live or die, he just wants that cash............... ( who makes a patient pay 500$ for their own UAs?). I was really shocked as I continually recommended him to others, truly believing that he was THEE doctor for me........... Very clever way to make money off of peoples' addiction misery. He knows I am broke as a joke but made an emergency appt to see me in two weeks, when its usually a month, and I said I am broke til the first of the month. He said he would accept a personal post dated check. Dr Shell accept a check?? Hmmmmm, why so sudden, frantic and rule bending? I bet that pill pusher shreds more papers .........

September 27th, 2015

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The worst pain management doctor I have yet seen. Don't expect much help or sympathy here. Shell is only in it for the money.

August 14th, 2015

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Been going here over 4 years they always cared about me until the beginning of 2014. Then everything changed they cut all my meds in half within a month and started cutting me back month after month. They said they did it to all thier patients except cancer. Now I have to have my meds delivered to my door ( what if I'm not home?). I think he did something really bad. He doesn't care about helping people's quality of life. Warning do not go here there very heartless

June 15th, 2014

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Dr Shell takes the time needed to address all my concerns. He as well as his staff are caring and conscientious. I would highly recommend him.

August 15th, 2012

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Easy to get along with. Bedside manner (care) Dr. Shell does a great job identifying solutions and is very caring

June 25th, 2012

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I wouldn't ever recommend this man. Also, his staff is rude and hard to reach. He should stick with his skin care business...he certainly stinks as an addiction rehabilitation/pain doctor. He is very uninterested in his patients' problems. Take my word for it: see another doctor.

March 22nd, 2010

San Luis Valley Health Physicians Services

2115 Stuart AveAlamosa, CO 81101

Tel: (719) 589-3000

Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Allpria Healthcare Pc

1400 S Potomac St Ste 150Aurora, CO 80012

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Slv Health Regional Medical Center

106 Blanca AveAlamosa, CO 81101

Tel: (719) 589-2511

Conejos County Hospital

19021 Us Highway 285La Jara, CO 81140

Tel: (719) 274-5121


Dr. Michael Gray Shell, DO	Dr. Susan M Geiger, DO	Dr. Thomas Kevin Rice, MD	Dr. Patricia Anne Barnes
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Preventative Medicine	Preventative Medicine	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepts New Patients
3 (28 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	3.3 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English
Alamosa , CO	Alamosa , CO	Alamosa , CO	Alamosa , CO
Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Acute Pain
Anesthesiology
Cancer Pain
Chronic Pain
Osteopathic Manipulation

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Colorado, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Medical School

Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 1990

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