Don't expect the front desk staff to be considerate or reliable. They are rude on the phone. They are not helpful. They are in no hurry to get your (much needed) prescriptions to the doctor to sign off for the pharmacy , and I've also experienced not getting the correct referal appointments booked or information passed onto my doctor. As for Dr. Micheal, he's always been friendly, patient, and understanding. I just wish we could get an appointment with him when it's needed. He's always booked up for weeks. Most people are sent to emerg. when they need to see a doctor.

Submitted Sept. 2, 2020

I went to outpaintents with severe Lower back pain on one side .unable to sit up lie down or walk without dragging my foot and my blood pressure was at 154 over 101 .. he came in asked about my back told me to go see my family doctor ..the only exam he did was asked me to stand on my toes which I stood on one but not the other .. nothing else was dine and he did not want to issue a prescription for pain ... all in all only 5min if that was spent .. now I left and it took me 10min to get back into my vehicle and go sit in the parking lot of my main doctor to see if he can help.more than this uncaring doctor who I feel basically told me to suck it up he cant and wont help ..his words
THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU
Thanks Dr. MICHEAL BURGER for sending me away in tears n extreme pain n leg numbness

Submitted March 13, 2020

Michael was a great doctor, not so much these days

Submitted Dec. 31, 2019

My 91 year old Dad has been treated by Dr. Micheal Burger for years.
Dad LOVES Dr. Burger! (and so do I)
Over the years I have taken my Dad to many appointments.
Dr. Burger is a great listener and treats Dad with the utmost respect.
I truly admire the listening skills and compassion of Dr. Burger.
Thank you Dr. Burger!!!

Submitted April 10, 2019

Very helpful caring and knowledgeable... great care provided that was peer appreciated, fast and effective. Zero negative sentiment or concern. I would trust this doctor with any serious or urgent health concerI have......

Submitted March 27, 2019

In reply to December 13, 2018. I am so sorry for this patient and you all as family. What pain and that cannot even be imagined. I have had the same experience and I know of others. Please contact me at sas6812@telus.net or (780) 519 7967. Don’t be afraid because I’m not anymore. I will take a stand and I have something to show you. Your not alone!

Submitted Jan. 3, 2019

Its unfortunate that this day in age, when you live in a small town is really hard to get justice for a dr.s mistakes. Is one thing to make mistakes, we all do, but the oath that a Dr takes is considered one of the greatest oaths ever thought of. When one becomes a dr. They know the responsibilities are great, is not an easy job. Realistically Dr. M. Burger should NOT have a license to practicie. It's not just the patient, it's the family as well. With a miss diagnosis of cancer, one of our closest family members went threw 4 months of unessesary pain and anguish.. Sent home to die basically, on high dose pain meds dr. Burger never listened to what the real problem was and unfortunately it almost cost a life. The supposed cancer was nothing more then a weird viruse. While undergoing some seriously invasive test s etc. All the doc. Had to do was test for a virus something the family had begged him to do from the get go. Dr.B had refused stating "testing for all sorts of viruses would take forever and that's not the problem. When he went on vacation and another dr stepped in is when we found out the truth, it was just a virus. However not being treated for almost 5 month at that time, the patients system was compromised for the rest of life. when a clean bill of health was issues, the virus treated ,it was an unessessary long recovery. he system becomes compromised when not treated correctly for a length of time.
When confronted he got angry, defensive and even threatening. If we took him before the review board like he should be any one in our family could potentially run the risk of not being cared for properly at the hospital. In a dr. Office you would get the right care - the hospital is another thing as the staff must listen to which ever dr. Is on call/ shift. We are not the only family suffering from dr.Burgers mistakes. I personally know of 5 other patients with dr. B. have suffered misdiagnoses and in fact now have issues haunting them for life. To scared and dont have the financial backing to fight the dr. They have felt powerless.
As in our case as well. This should never be the case when there are more than one misdiagnosis whe can the public go and not feel threatened by turning in a dr. That does not uphold the oath to HARM NONE?

Submitted Dec. 13, 2018

Love Michael. He is thorough. Listens. Checks. Shows you the problem. I think he is one of the best doctors in town. In fact I have dealt with most of the doctors in that office at one time or the other and found all of them
totally awesome

Submitted July 15, 2018

Needs to go back where he came from! Doesn't know Canadian law. Makes threats. Doesn't do anything that is common sense. He has a problem with people telling him what they would like. Has the attitude that he's God. Makes people suffer instead of taking steps to resolve their issues. This guy is a Wack job!!! And get this people, if you tell him off and what you think of him and hold him accountable for his stupid mistakes, he can't deal with it. He then goes over the deep end because he knows he was wrong and instead of taking responsibility for it.

Submitted March 16, 2018

Moved from Athabasca 2yrs ago. I've read some of theses reviews and folks you do not know how lucky you are to have the best family Doctor in town.

Submitted Oct. 3, 2017