Michael R Gatto, MD

Dr. Gatto is great and his staff is amazing — incredibly helpful, friendly and patient! Never had to wait for ½ hour like a lot of doctors.

I’ve been Mike’s patient for years. He’s helped me with allergies, many of which I had and no longer do. I had 5 nasal somnoplasties with him to help correct a breathing disorder from a slightly deviated septum and sinus blockage due to sleep apnea. He also sent me to Dr. Church, a serious ent specialist in Redlands. He’s gotten older, reducing his availability to 3 days a week, and he isn’t board certified. But he’s a good doctor, better than the practitioners I’ve dealt with in Rancho Mirage. I sleep better. I was allergic to everything but food in this valley, which, btw, has the highest airborne pollen content of any city in the US, due to the high winds, followed by Scottsdale, AZ I now breathe a lot better and am on allergy maintenance using sublingually self administered medication daily. I have had only a few sinus blockage issues since beginning the regimen. I can be outside in the wind and have no breathing problems. I use a neti pot to relieve blockage & clean sinuses. I recommend all adults use this ancient Indian method for keeping the sinuses clean.
My only issue with Mike has been keeping me waiting. He multi-​schedules and ‘dances’ from room to room treating patients, sometimes spending too much time with some.

My husband had «sleep apnea surgery» some years ago. This doctor never retested him to see if the surgery did anything to improve his serious sleep apnea. All the surgery did was change his snore from a deep resonating sound to a dying animal noise which is very scary. Recently, he had another sleep study. Basically, he awoke over 100 times in 5 hours and had a low oxygen level. I understand that the surgery may not have been a 100% proven solution — cutting out the palate and much of his throat, etc. but at least the doctor should have done another sleep study to be certain that the surgery was successful. Just seems to be common sense that anyone should be retested after surgery to see if the sleep apnea was improved.
Also, he never recommended trying a CPAP machine before doing the surgery. Seems like if you follow the money trail the reason is apparent.

Went for the initial consult. Waited in the waiting room for an hour (with no explanation from the desk — I asked) why the delay. Finally shown to a treatment room. After another 15 minute wait, still nobody. I had an appointment to get to so I left. Upon leaving, I was not provided with an explanation for the unacceptable delay (I had an appointment!) … just a shrug of the shoulders from the front desk and she went back to her work. Wont ‘be going back — if this is how they treat a new patient, I can only imagine how it would be once within the «factory line». Very disappointed!

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Gatto’s since 2008. With me he has been very professional and competent. He and his staff are friendly and outgoing at all times and bend over backwards to accommodate my needs. I’ve been treated for chronic sinusitis for years and I am quite satisfied with Dr Gatto and his whole crew.

I would not recommend this MD to anyone. I was referred for f/​u on suspicious MRI while having dizziness and vertigo. He insisted I have CT at place of HIS choosing, dismissed possibility of tumor and started testing. Asked nurse every appt which insurance I had so he knew which tests he could order. I did not mention anything about allergies just he was mad when I refused to join his in-​house allergy clinic for routine shots. Gave me a hearing test and told me I qualify for hearing aids. Asked if my hearing loss was age appropriate and he said yes. Another attempt at more charges. Examined both ears so deeply that my primary care MD told me they were both torn inside, still not the same. Reception area is like Hollywood museum with pics of him and his famous friends (?). Avoid this guy. Better off at free clinic if there is one.

I don’t like to leave bad reviews but my experience at Dr. Gatto’s office was not good. I went in for clogged ears after swimming, expecting a simple home care regimen and/​or ear plugs to remedy. I spent 2 hours in his office and was subject to a battery of hearing tests. Long story short, Dr. Gatto tells me to not swim with my head underwater and that I have a low decibel hearing loss in one ear. Tells me his office will call my insurance to see if they’ll pay for further testing. He also suggests allergy testing. I never heard back from his office. I’m left with a $ 300 office visit invoice and told to not put my head in the water while swimming. Quack.

I’m usually terrified of doctors but my experience with Mr. Gatto was as smooth as my face. ($ 30 shave) I was in and out in 20 minutes and felt better the next day. Ignore the one bad review. I was there when that lady refused to pay her bill because she couldn’t afford to. Shame on her for giving a bad review over such nonsense. I’ve never felt better in my life.

Dr Gatto is great! He is the last ENT doctor I’ve seen and have been really happy with him because he examines and listens to/​evaluates your complaints. Then he sets up a treatment plan. Everything is set to date. And he tells you what will happen at each procedure in detail. My allergies and sinus have never been better. I’m happy to have found him and willing to drive an hour just to see him because he did rescue my allergies and even my voice!!! Thank you, Dr Gatto!

AWFUL experience!!!
I have NEVER been made to feel like a worthless piece of $hit like I was in this office. I went there twice and due to my allergies not running up thousands and thousands of medical bills to pay for DR. Gatto’ s every three month vacations he couldn’t be bothered to see me for my appointment I waited 4 weeks for! He sent the nurse in to refill my prescriptions and that was it. No one checked my blood pressure, listened to my lungs, looked at ears, nose or throat, never mind 18 months ago I nearly died from allergies which were collapsing my lungs and he KNOWS this from my first visit and all my medical records.
Do NOT waste your time or money at this office!!!
There are way to many better doctors who care! Plus the office doesn’t call you back, leaves you on hold for minutes. Terrible!!!

Dr. Gatto rescued my ear from a terribly inept doctor. I’ve been a patient for years and am satisfied with both Dr. Gatto and the allergy services.