Dr. Michael Richard Tracy, MD

Dr. Tracy did a reverse shoulder replacement on my shoulder in 2016 . I AM STILL IN PAIN !!!! When I went back in 2016 after surgery I told him it was still not right and the pain was a 8 / 9 . He said it would subside . That was SEVEN years ago . The last time I was in there his bedside manner was terrible ,did not listen to a word I said ! I never went back . So I'm going to have to live in pain the rest of my life with this bad surgery that was done !!! I'm 54 years old , too young to continue with pain . Don't GO TO THIS DOCTOR AND PLEASE DONT BRING YOUR CHILD TO HIM FOR ANY TYPE OF SUGERY.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR! HE HAS ZERO BEDSIDE MANNER! HE DIDN'T EVEN EXAMINE MY ARM. HE ENTERED THE ROOM WHILE I WAS IN SCREAMING PAIN AND PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT HE DOESN'T GIVE PAIN MEDICATION FOR THIS INJURY AND THAT HE SEE'S THESE INJURIES ALL THE TIME AND ITS NOTHING!!! IN FACT HE WENT FURTHER TO SAY WE MIGHT NOT EVEN FIX THE INJURY?? I SAID MY ARM IS DEFORMED. HE SAID SORRY WE DONT DO COSMETIC SURGERY!!?? REALLY? HE WAS ABSOLUTELY NASTY SOMEONE IN EXTREME PAIN SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO LISTEN TO THIS. YOU FIRST COMFORT YOUR PATIENT THEN TALK TREATMENT . I IMMEDIATELY LEFT AND WENT TO ST LUKES ! THE ENTIRE STAFF THERE WAS AWESOME!! THEY IMMEDIATELY COMFORTED ME WITH PAIN MEDICATION. THEN SPOKE OF TREATMENT OPTIONS. THANK YOU SAINT LUKES!!!

My first initial visit with Dr. Tracy was most uncomfortable but I understand why as I was in between Geisinger Insurance and Medicare and he was concerned how payment was going to be made. After all insurance issues were rectified it was smooth sailing from there. I have recommended him to several friends of mine. I love him. Should I ever have a need for him again I know he will be there for me.

After a replacement of the radial head in my elbow from a fracture, Dr. Tracey told me my post-op rehab would be to bend my elbow as much as I could. I diligently did so but eventually plateaued no matter how much I pushed through the pain. When I asked about physical therapy he told me "there is not a lot of science behind" it. I don't know how he practices as a surgeon and thinks so little of the whole rehab process following, but I can affirm that my outcomes suffered because of this bias of his. Over a year out of surgery with Dr. Tracey I still cant come close to even touching my shoulder and I have pain with the littlest things like pushing a heavy door or climbing onto a higher bed (I am a 20-year-old athlete, worried this will affect my future career as a physical therapist). Dr. Tracey told me I would be able to do push-ups less than a year after this surgery, but now I am instead seeking another doctor to help me regain baseline function.

Got hurt at work was assigned through my workerman's comp. One of the worse Dr's I have ever dealt with. Told me I was too old for surgery, I'm 52. Tore a muscle in my shoulder. Didn't look at the MRI only the x-rays they took. He decided that it wad tendinitis. No comment about the tear.

I don't understand why and when doctors decided beside manners and common courtesy were too much for their job. Dr. Tracy was extremely dismissive of me, never really asked about my symptoms or even tried to figure out what was going on. He automatically jumped to a conclusion and wouldn't hear anything I had to say. I DO NOT have a pinched nerve in my neck, I have a very serious syndrome called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I left in tears feeling stupid and very defeated. The SOS doesn't accept Geisinger insurance is insane too. Now i'm stuck paying a bill for someone who is an arrogant jerk and did nothing at all for me. Do yourself a favor and see one of the other great shoulder ortho's in scranton, like Dr. Colleran.

Outstanding in all regards. From first visit to MRI to scheduling to MOST IMPORTANTLY PROCEDURE ITSELF. Would recommend Dr. Tracy to anyone.

This guy might be one Of the worst Orthopedic surgeons known to man.

Dr. Tracy, performed my shoulder replacement. I am now five month post opt pain free and with very good range of motion. I would recommend Dr. Tracy. Good care and very professional.

I did not enjoy my visit with him. I came with a elbow fracture, which yes was small but it caused me a significant amount of pain. He asked me to rate my pain on a scale of 1-10 and I said 8. He then laughed at me and said he's seen people that have been run over by trains before and that's a 10 and to re-rate my pain. What doctor does that?? Made me feel like an absolute idiot for even seeking help. People have different pain tolerances. That's why I hate rating my pain. He then basically said I'm fine and to follow up with the PA in 4 weeks and walked out. Clearly didn't care about me at all. Luckily his PA was super sweet and knowledgable but really you're not going to ever see me again even though I have a break in my elbow? I don't know why people review him highly on here. This isn't my only bad experience at this office either. I broke my ankle another time and the doctor (another one) had no idea how to treat it that it never healed and I had to have an operation done… elsewhere. Worst place ever.