Reviews of Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute: Joel R. Saper, M.D. (Doctor)

Katherine P

Extremely pleased with my care and professionalism of the doctors, staff and support staff. Attention to every detail was their utmost Importance to my care and I could not have been in better hands. Thank you for everything and I look forward to taking my life back.

Jessie C

The doctor kept me informed and updated with every facet of my care. The entire team was attentive without being invasive. I feel so much better.

Rosie Santiago

Dr. Saper was very professional, knowledgeable in the field; even though I was not ale to get all the relief that I hoped/expected. I do feel that I have gain some tools/technichs that I am able to bring back home and implement with the help of team of my NJ doctors.

John C

Mixed feelings. MHNI literally saved my life in 1985-86 with its hospital program for chronic daily headaches by getting me off narcotics prescribed by my personal doctor and on safer non-narcotic drugs. Until MHNI, the only way I could work and survive was using opiates. I went from opiate narcotics to Beta blockers and Amitryptiline (sp), but, I was still barely making it through work/life and still had daily headaches. The Amitryptiline made me tired and made my muscles feel like worn out rubber bands. Work in the afternoons, for whatever reason, was the worst part of the day and bad headaches lasted from noon to bedtime. I had two issues: MHNI is an hour and half from Lansing MI where I live and I missed some afternoon appointments because of headaches, and I had some issues at work as getting up in the mornings for work was very difficult because of the side effects of Beta blockers and Amitryptiline. I called Dr. Saper to ask him for a note for work explaining that I was taking a sedating medicine. The nurse came back and said that Dr. Saper noticed "I had problems making it to appointments as well" in a not so nice way, but, he would write a note saying only that I was taking a sedating medicine. I admit that then and now daily headache pain has made me emotionally brittle. This statement cut me to the bone. Still does when I think of it almost 30 years later. They supposedly understood how incredibly hard the lives of chronic headache sufferers are. On my first day there I was part of a group meeting of 15 patients and MHNI told us they understood how headaches affect every part of our lives and how so many friends, workers, and employers did not understand the devastation headaches caused in our lives, but, MHNI understood and they offered compassion and understanding as part of our treatment. My total focus in life, for my entire work life, was to keep a job, which was very, very difficult over my 37 years working. In all those 37 years I was always afraid that chronic head pain would break me. MHNI said they understood this and understood the physical, mental, and emotional toll it took to live with chronic, daily, moderate to severe headaches. That Dr. Saper made this unkind, uncaring comment about me missing appointments, when they said they understood, still shocks and depresses me, even 30 years later. People in chronic daily pain often feel alone and isolated. I can't tell you how alone I felt that day. HKK

Kendall F

Doctor and staff were very nice, courteous, and answered any questions I had. Dr Saper explained all the treatments and was very informative. I would recommend this place to anyone suffering from persistent headaches.

Skyler S

Doctor Saper is a very knowledgeable person and so is his staff. Dont be afraid to ask questions and ask about other treatment that you think might work.

Kendall B

Very knowledgable and caring staff! Everyone went out of their way to ensure that I, and my wife, were kept informed, needs were met, and that I achieved as much comfort/decrease in pain possible.

Trish Russell

I firmly believe that Dr. Joel Saper is a premier specialist in his field. I am truly grateful to be able to participate in both the inpatient and outpatient program at MNHI. My only concern, and it is slight, is that I did not 'perceive' that I my input/knowledge of my biochemical history and response of my body to certain medications was as well considered as I kept an open mind and sought to understand the 'Clinical Staff's' assessment after knowing me and my info for less than one month. I appreciate the way the team took the 'safe' approach and stopped all therapy due to my erratic behavior, but I still believe it could have been avoided if my feedback was more seriously considered and the experimental design more appropriately defined. Again, I want to make certain, that this is not over stated, it's a slight concern and my care by Dr. Saper and the Clinical Staff was Excellent and I truly feel blessed to be under their care and guidance.

Barbara Braun

My daughter was the patient. The whole staff of doctors and nurses were exceptional! I would highly recommend this place to any one suffering from headaches!

Jaren G

I was very impressed with the information given about each of my medications that I was going to be on when I first arrived. Andrea did an excellent job explaining the basic science to each medication, and why they would be helpful for my headaches. When I first arrived, some of my regular medications were not available, so the clinical staff worked very hard at getting them ordered, so there would not be any lapse in my medication administration. This entire inpatient experience has been life changing for me, and I am so very appreciative of the kind care, supportive staff, and competent clinicians! Thank you so, so much!

Chance Kim

He is very friendly and kind. Can tell he has lots of knowledge and experience reguarding head pain. Very thankful for his help.

Juliette M

Dr. Saper is the best neurologist I have ever seen (and I've seen a lot!). He took the time to really think about my complex case and get to the root of the issue. If you have been going from doctor to doctor trying to get a handle on your headaches, save yourself some time and frustration and go straight to MHNI.

Lori M

I appreciate how thorough Dr. Saper was when he looked through my records and previous scans. He mentioned some points that were ignored by previous neurologists. He also took his time and made sure my questions were answered.