Dr. Michael D. Chafty, MD - Pain Management in Portage, Michigan

“Back around 2011, I was seeing Dr. Chafty for pain management. I was getting steroid blockers for my back (scoliosis). I went in to get my very first "facet joint" shot in my lower back. He gave me the shot and sent me on my way, I was to come back the following week for a sciatica shot. Once I returned home, I started experiencing all kinds of trauma in my left leg, from the knee down! Severe pain in my leg and foot. I called his office and they said they'd check it when I came in the following week for the sciatica pain block. Once I returned for the appt, I explained my pain in left leg, below knee and foot. I than received the sciatica shot and spoke afterwards with his PA, who then informed me, that they were no longer able to treat me! I was shocked that they would give me the "shoo go away theory". Never to admit that he hit the wrong area, from this "facet joint" shot. He knew he had messed up! It took a me years before the pain in my left leg subsided, but the pain in my foot was debilitating for me and it took me years to finally find out what nerve he screwed up! I kept having tests done and nothing was coming up, as to what happened or what nerve he messed up until several years ago and now here I am with no arch left in my left foot, still have pain that creeps in, but because of him messing me up, it threw my whole body out of whack. I suffer from neuropathy now in my left foot and he's running around on the golf course, like he did no harm. Please do not use his services! He's probably too old now to mess anyone else up anyway. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR!”

— Robin L. Hall

“If I could give a zero star review I would. This place almost ruined my life. The doctor promised me he would place a spinal cord stim before I lost my insurance but he wanted to try another injection before doing so. I had had 3 injections prior non of which had worked. After the injection failed again I went back to see him and asked that we proceed with the surgery. At that point I had less than a month left on my insurance. He then told me that he was not willing to do the surgery and let me know he could no longer help me. He gave me no other options and no where else to look. I begged him to give me something and he said there was nothing he was willing to do. I was devastated and terrified that I would have to deal with this pain for the rest of my life with no help. Luckily with 3 weeks to spare I found a doctor in Indiana who was willing to fit me in before I lost my insurance. I highly recommend DR. Grewal in Indiana. He was so incredibly kind and has been a huge blessing. DO NOT waste your time going here.”

— Brooke Carney

“Everyone is wonderful from the minute you walk in the office. Once you talk to Dr. Chafty you understand how his patient concern is paramount in the clinic. I couldn't ask for better care. I had my first treatment and it worked great with no side affects.”

— Bob Engster

“dr. chafty has giving me two si injections they worked perfectly . he was great along with his whole staff including erika and connie. i would recommend them anytime.”

— Randy Davis