Richard Giannotti, D.O.

Sports Medicine & Musculoskeletal Care (Non-Surgical)

4851 E. Pickard Street, Suite 2500

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Directions

(989) 463-2333

4.7 out of 5

840 verified ratings

3 Locations


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Alma

315 E. Warwick Drive, Suite A & B

Alma, MI 48801

(989) 463-2333 Directions


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Clare

602 Beech Street, Suite 1200

Clare, MI 48617

(989) 802-5080 Directions


MyMichigan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Mt. Pleasant

4851 E. Pickard Street, Suite 2500

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

(989) 463-2333 Directions

840 Ratings, 477 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview

Dr. Giannotti is consistently described as knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. Patients praise his communication—explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and procedures in plain language—and his willingness to listen and not rush appointments. Staff and office management often receive positive mentions for friendliness and efficiency. Commonly cited treatments include injections and conservative progressions as alternatives to surgery, with several patients reporting symptom relief. A minority note long waits or scheduling/double-booking issues.

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Aug 12, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Have stayed with him in spite of him moving to another area. Will finish treatment with him but will reconsider future appointments do to distance away. Plus new Dr coming in does not take my insurance.

Aug 8, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
very helpful enough to follow him to midland

Aug 8, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable

Aug 8, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
The front desk receptionist was THEE BEST with my son!! She went out of her way to accommodate my son’s allergies!!! She offered treats that he can’t have and she supplied other choices for him to enjoy!! 😊 she definitely went above and beyond her duties - she made my sons day with how she was very helpful with him!! She deserves flowers or a bonus!!! Great job!!!

Aug 8, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Caring, knowledgeable, and both a good listener and provided good explainattions.

Aug 7, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr G is the best. He trouble shoots to help in any way possible.

Aug 7, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very knowledgeable and competent. Very accommodating to my schedule. Very respectful. Common sense kind of doctor.

Aug 6, 2026
Highly recommend

Aug 6, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Highly recommend

Aug 6, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
make sure you get info before doctor leaves the room took the weekend plus me calling two days later to get info then all info was not available

Aug 5, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Excellent physician who takes time to explain medical issues and provide to me medical procedures that provide pain management.

Aug 5, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Awesome great amazing

Aug 5, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He is very nice& listens to your concerns

Aug 3, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Receptionist is not friendly. Could use some coaching in friendliness and how to welcome patients!

Aug 3, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
The visit was excellent and the staff was awesome answered my questions. The only thing I can say is I waited an hour for the Dr in the exam room. Other then that service was awesome

Aug 1, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Would recommend him to others

Jul 31, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Doctor is prompt at my appointments. He listens to and addresses any questions I have. He also explains answers to my questions thoroughly.

Jul 30, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
The doctor listened attentively then answered appropriate questions to make sure he understood what I meant.

Jul 30, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. G. Is Awesome!

Jul 30, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Knowledgeable listened. Friendly. Seemed to care. Would like to have him as my regular go to Orthopedic doctor

Jul 29, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Giannotti is one of the most thorough doctors I have ever visited. Wonderful bedside manner, listened intently, and explained things in great detail. Very, very please with him.

Jul 27, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Front desk lady seemed like she was having bad day. She did offer to help me with something but seemed to not be happy

Jul 26, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Listend to me

Jul 26, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Awesome Care I felt really taken care of and cared for and very comfortable ☺️

Jul 25, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Best session in many years. I think he and I were reading from the same sheet of music so to speak. I have spent years researching the possible program. I think we impressed each other. I spent many years With the this problem so I knew what to expect.

Jul 24, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I absolutely love Dr Gionotti. He was so kind and explained everything to me. His nurse checked on me when he was delayed and told me I was next. His office staff scheduled me for a follow up appointment in September so i didn't have to wait to schedule.

Jul 24, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Office staff was friendly . Dr seemed on top of my daughters care and offered us options and shared his different experiences w the injury so we knew what we could expect . Dr was friendly professional

Jul 23, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I’ve already recommended his office to three other people. He’s great

Jul 23, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I do tell friends. Dr Gio is a fantastic listener and has a great memory of past visit details!

Jul 23, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I was so impressed!

Jul 20, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
good experience

Jul 19, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very positive experience.

Jul 19, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very knowledgeable and personable.

Jul 19, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Great office to work with.

Jul 17, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Good Doctor

Jul 17, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Great provider

Jul 15, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr Giannotti and his colleague Robin are a great team. They actually listened to me. Made recommendations, scheduled MRI without any hesitation. Robin follows up with me to see how I am doing. Couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

Jul 15, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
At this time the wait was longer than usual,do to fact a doctor had retired

Jul 13, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Gionnatti is a first class physician. Very familiar with my condition and makes the best decision for my treatment.

Jul 13, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Ever good doctor, listened carefully and answers all my questions

Jul 11, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
He is an intelligent doctor who willingly takes the time to explain my issues and options thoroughly!

Jul 11, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very knowledgeable, and willing to try to relieve my pain

Jul 10, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr. Giannotti is an excellent physician and his staff is always very kind and supportive and caring. I highly recommend him and his staff.

Jul 10, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Dr GIANNOTTI seemed well aware of my concerns. He knew my history and knew my concerns.

Jul 7, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I enjoy seeing the doctor

Jul 5, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
The staff was fantastic the results from Dr Giovanni I was not happy with

Jul 4, 2026
Wonderful Doctor I would recommend him Dr. Giannotti to everyone. He is the best thank you.

Jul 4, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
Very wonderful I felt like I could talk to Doctor Gianotti. He listened to me. He was helpful and explaining things, and he took the time to do so that means a lot to me a whole lot to me so I appreciate his personality and his way of wanting to help other people Wonderful wonderful Doctor

Jul 4, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
I like Dr. Gionatti.

Jul 3, 2026
What would you tell family and friends about your experience with this provider?
There are alot of physicians that rushes through an appointment to be able to move on to their next patient. Dr. G is the opposite, he gave me all the time I needed to explain how I was feeling and to answer all questions I had. I would highly recommend Dr. G to everyone!