Michael L Wynn, MD FACS

I’m giving 2 stars since I think Dr. Wynn did a competent job doing the actual hernia surgery in December 2014. However, the post-​op experience was a nightmare. I called the office a few days before the surgery and asked if I could go up and down stairs after the surgery. I was told by the person answering the phone it’s fine as long as I don’t run up and down the stairs. WRONG ANSWER! The receptionist was not qualified to answer the question and the day after surgery I felt good so I went up and down the stairs slowly a few times then had severe pain. When I told the Dr. Wynn that I was constipated from the surgery he said the painkillers that he prescribed can cause more constipation. I was afraid to take the prescription meds since he said it causes constipation and I was concerned that advil could cause bleeding. So I only took one or two advils a day and by the 5^th day I was writhing on the floor in pain. Finally, my nurse friend said I need to take the advil ²⁴⁄₇ and in a few days the pain began to subside. A few weeks later I again had severe pain and Dr. Wynn’s response to the pain that radiated down to the testicular area was «You can wait it out or we could take your testicle out.» NOT FUNNY! I then told him that I’m still all black and blue around the incision area and his response was «Why I don’t you take a picture of it and send it out with your Christmas cards.» NOT FUNNY! When I couldn’t reach Dr. Wynn I talked to another doctor on call who was very compassionate and helpful. There are several competent surgeons in the area who most likely have much better post-​op procedures.

«Bi-​lateral inguinal hernia repair»…not the words anyone wants to hear. However, Dr. Wynn and his dyamic duo (Diane and Sue) helped calm my nerves and get a wimp (me) through a relatively routine (for Dr. Wynn) procedure.
Now, my PCP referred me to another specialist but I took the time to research Unilocal!and Health Grades. I’m so glad I did as that’s where I found Dr. Wynn. From the moment I met Dr. Wynn, I felt at ease with him and felt like I could really trust him. He explained the surgery options along with the risks and benefits of each option. He listened to my concerns and addressed them pointedly.
Dr. Wynn is extremely talented, funny, and has a great bedside manner. I hope I don’t need any additional surgeries going forward. If I do, I will be certain to reach-​out to Dr. Wynn. If you need his services for any reason, I recommend him unconditionally!
BTW, it’s about a week since my surgery. Besides the tiny holes in my abdomen (laproscopic surgery) and some minor periodic discomfort, I’m feeling 100% better. Great results courtesy of a talented surgeon. Oh, and did I mention how much fun he is?

What an OFFICE!!! A++++++++++. Good caring people and fun. Dr Wynn is a HOOT. I’m not really that older to say that but I will. Everyone there is excellent at their job. He removed my Lipoma and now as of today I’m heading back for Gallbladder removal I hope! Thing is causing all kinds of problems. In a few several years when they start replacing brains, I’m going to him. It’s hard to find good Doctors these days but I found a few. Some have been terrible.

I had to see Dr Wynn for an infected cyst. I was terrified because the last doctor who handled one of these hurt me very badly. Dr Wynn was very kind and patient with me and made an unpleasant thing easier. I would recommend him without hesitation for his bed side manner alone.

Dr. Wynn made a horrible decision anDr. Wynn made a horrible decision and has ruined my wife’s life. She went in for hernia surgery but Dr. Wynn could not find the hernia. After six months, and more occurrences of the hernia «popping out», she went back to see Dr. Wynn again. Rather than doing an MRI or ultrasound to actually locate the hernia he could not find the first time, he arrogantly said «don’t worry I’ll find it this time». Well, he didn’t find it –and his answer was to insert a large piece of polypropylene mesh into my wife’s abdomen, in the hopes that this large piece of mesh would cover the probably very small hernia. He did not discuss this possibility of mesh insertion with us verbally (and the potential complications that have been well documented in other patients). After chronic pain over the course of the next 12 months he did not suggest that it was possibly being caused by the mesh, just that she was being too sensitive to the pain! The fact is, he placed surgical mesh into the abdomen for no good reason. Unfortunately, too many doctors are using surgical mesh when it is not medically necessary. Mesh deforms, hardens and can basically turn into a jagged piece of plastic inside the body… and should only be used when absolutely necessary. Dr. Wynn did not take responsibility for this error in judgment and simply cast my wife aside to a specialist at UCSF, who was visibly disturbed over Dr. Wynn’s decision to place the mesh while he was reviewing the op report and we were explaining the course of events. My wife has had to drastically alter her lifestyle and can barely walk up a flight of stairs without being in an incredible amount of pain. She lives on painkillers and is awaiting surgery from a competent doctor to remove the mesh that Dr. Wynn never should have put in the first place. d has ruined my wife’s life. She went in for hernia surgery but Dr. Wynn could not find the hernia. After six months, and more occurrences of the hernia «popping out», she went back to see Dr. Wynn again. Rather than doing an MRI or ultrasound to actually locate the hernia he could not find the first time, he arrogantly said «don’t worry I’ll find it this time». Well, he didn’t find it –and his answer was to insert a large piece of polypropylene mesh into my wife’s abdomen, in the hopes that this large piece of mesh would cover the probably very small hernia. He did not discuss this possibility of mesh insertion with us verbally (and the potential complications that have been well documented in other patients). After chronic pain over the course of the next 12 months he did not suggest that it was possibly being caused by the mesh, just that she was being too sensitive to the pain! The fact is, he placed surgical mesh into the abdomen for no good reason. Unfortunately, too many doctors are using surgical mesh when it is not medically necessary. Mesh deforms, hardens and can basically turn into a jagged piece of plastic inside the body… and should only be used when absolutely necessary. Dr. Wynn did not take responsibility for this error in judgment and simply cast my wife aside to a specialist at UCSF, who was visibly disturbed over Dr. Wynn’s decision to place the mesh while he was reviewing the op report and we were explaining the course of events. My wife has had to drastically alter her lifestyle and can barely walk up a flight of stairs without being in an incredible amount of pain. She lives on painkillers and is awaiting surgery from a competent doctor to remove the mesh that Dr. Wynn never should have put in the first place.

It’s been a little over a year since I had Breast cancer. Dr. Wynn was very warm and competent. He made sure I understood my options and I never felt pressured to decide one way or the other. I also loved his sense of humor which I need at the time. He continue to follow up on my condition even though I have an oncologist now. If I never need any kind of surgery, I would never hesitate to call his office. His staff is also wonderful. I never felt like I had to pay a bill right away or even my copy. And they were so accommodating in scheduling appointments.

I heartily agree with the previous reviews of Dr. Michael Wynn. Although I had to see him for something not much fun ie., breast cancer surgery, he and his staff made the experience so much more pleasant than I could possibly have ever imagined. First and foremost, he is an outstanding surgeon, but he is also a warm, caring and very approachable man. My previous experience with surgeons has been that they are very capable, but as a whole, are an arrogant and cold group of doctors. Dr. Wynn is completely different. I was very nervous about my appointment, but he put me completely at ease and spent a long time with me going over all my options and making sure I understood them. Even though I knew he was very busy, he acted as though I were his only patient. He also is very witty and funny, which is exactly what I needed. As I was waiting outside of the operating room for my surgery, he came out in the halfway to greet me and he will never know how much that meant to me at that particular time. My surgery was nine months ago, and I am doing very well. I still need to see him every three months, and as strange as this seems and something I thought I would never say, I look forward to these three month visits.
I would be very neglectful if I left out his outstanding office staff, Diane and Sue. They are a lot of the reason why I look forward to these visits; I just miss them and love seeing them again. They are very professional and efficient, but, just like Dr. Wynn, they are also so warm, funny and welcoming.
I cannot say enough about these three wonderful people, but I will stop now before your eyes start to glaze over.

Ok — I just had a really great experience at a doctors office and that’s hard to imagine when you are thinking you may have to have surgery. Everyone, from the lady at the front desk to the nurse who took me in to the room to the doctor, were sooo nice. That’s all I can say… everyone was just so nice that they were making me laugh and joking around. When the doctor came into my room, he just had a very nice and funny attitude. I was told I didn’t need surgery which was fantastic but I liked everyone before I was told that good news.

Wow! I almost want to get another hernia, just so I can visit with Dr Wynn! He obviously enjoys his work a great deal. He explained how the techniques have changed over the years to make it easier, quicker, and more painless for the patient. He spent time with me explaining the various options for my surgery:
Option 1) Long recovery, lots of pain;
Option 2) Medium recovery, medium pain;
Option 3) Short recovery, little pain.
Guess which option I took?
The hernia surgery was incredibly pain-​free, and after just a few days, I was back in the gym. (Well, okay, I admit I didn’t do any bench-​presses today, but I did a short burst on the elliptical, plus some curls. No crunches, for now.) And those 3 small incisions in my belly are hardly noticeable (at least no one in the locker room commented, which is good, I think.)
Seriously, this man is one dedicated surgeon, and just a flat-​out nice person. In the waiting room, the doctor has a funny book of «Far Side» cartoons and other comics. Plus, a nice picture or two of his girls, who became volleyball stars. In fact Dr. Wynn was a volleyball coach for many years.
Dr Wynn called the day after surgery to make sure I was okay, and emphasized that he would be available throughout the weekend should I have any issues (I did not.)
Another plus – their office people are really nice. When Dr Wynn’s nurse, Diane, called me yesterday to schedule the follow-​up, I tried to fool her into thinking I was in severe pain, but she wouldn’t buy it. I did my best imitation of something shrieking in agony, but I couldn’t fool her. She knew it was incredibly unlikely that their patient would truly be groaning in pain. After a few moments of fake shrieks, I gave it up.
In summary, I can recommend Dr. Wynn without hesitation. My wife has also used Dr Wynn’s services for a similar reason, and has a similar glowing report. It’s very obvious why this man has been selected to perform 4,000 hernia operations. Why not choose the best? After 4,000 hernia operations, he really knows what he’s doing!
Ah – I just noticed one other thing. Dr Wynn is a graduate of the famous UC Irvine School of Medicine. UCI is a really great school, and is second only to the even more famous UCI School of Engineering, which really turns out geniuses.
Great doctor, great staff, funny cartoons in the waiting room – What more could you want?

I recently went to see Dr. Wynn because I needed to have my thyroid removed. I was nervous, but he made me feel completely comfortable. At the hospital, he personally came to my room to wheel me down to surgery. He was so personable that my husband didn’t even realize he was the surgeon at first! After my surgery he called me personally to check on me, discuss test results, etc. It’s been two months and I have had two people mention how small my scar is compared to others they know, so I feel his skills as a surgeon are also exceptional. I would recommend him to anyone needing this type of surgery.

Dr Wynn performed a bowl resection on me. he was the perfect combination of professionalism, compassion, comunication, patience, and understanding. I never felt anything but confidence in him, his ability, or the outcome of the surgery. Thank you, Dr Wynn for such a great job, all the way around!

Dr. Wynn exemplifies exactly what a dr. should be… he is kind, funny, concerned, informative, knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate. I can say this with all honesty… I have been to him twice with breast cancer scares, one requiring a biopsy. Never have I left a dr’s office feeling so good, even if the outcome might not be. He is a gift to this area… I hope I will never need him again, yet I dread the day he retires.

I recently visited Dr. Wynn and although it was my first time seeing him, I felt comfortable and at ease. The appointment was not an easy one for me; my doctor had detected a lump on my body and I needed further evaluation. I definitely walked through his office door afraid. The receptionist at the front desk made me feel comfortable and even made me laugh.
After seeing Dr. Wynn, I felt I was in great hands. I didn’t for a second doubt his knowledge; I trust his diagnosis and recommendations. I am glad my primary doctor referred me to Dr. Wynn, excellent doctor.

Love MD. Wynn and his staff is amazing!
Md Wynn is a great surgeon — he even called me the day after a consultation to see how I was feeling after an emotional diagnosis. He never makes me feel rushed.

Dr. Wynn did an excellent job, he is very comfortable with what he is doing and is very experienced. Very friendly and professional. Would highly recommend!