Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Mikhail Zhukalin, DO
Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
4.9 - 748 Ratings
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329About
Dr. Mikhail (Misha) Zhukalin was born and raised in Russia, and came to the US at the age of 16. He attended Boise State University where he received bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with honors. He completed his medical education at Des Moines University receiving Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Dr. Zhukalin completed his residency training in Physical Medical & Rehabilitation at Emory University, where he received several honors and awards including resident of the year (2014), best resident research (2013, 2014), and served as a Chief Resident (2014-2015). He then completed additional year of subspecialty training in Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine at Northwestern University and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, before returning back to Atlanta to join Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center. Dr. Zhukalin’s interests include non-operative management of painful conditions, particularly of the spine and joints, minimally invasive interventional procedures, restoration of functional ability and quality of life through multidisciplinary approach, as well as developing tools for improving healthcare quality. Dr. Zhukalin practices at the Brookhaven and Smyrna locations of Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center.
Languages
- English
- Russian
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2016
Locations
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
21 Ortho Lane
Atlanta,
GA
30329
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21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Dr Zhukalin is the Best!! He knows his stuff and so caring for his patients.no matter the degree of pain am in , I know I'll be leaving his office more comfortable and days later am like new and for example my knees, years of no pain.
Dr. Z is the most caring physician I have seen at Emory. He makes me feel comfortable and involved in treatment decisions He is very responsive to questions and requests. I'm glad I found him!
Excellent
Dr. Zhukalin was very kind and thorough. He explained my issues in terms I could understand. He explained what choices I have for treatment and said that it was up to me. I appreciated that. Some doctors try to push you into some type of treatment. Not Dr. Zhukalin. Thanks.
Dr. Zhukalin is an outstanding doctor.
Everything went well.
The doctor was excellent. He explained to me what is going on with my back issues and he LISTENED and answered my questions and concerns.
If there was an option for Excellent, I would give it to Dr. Zhukalin. He is an excellent In his medical skills and in his listening. He is caring and compassionate, answers questions, treats me with respect, includes me in the decision making.He is everything I look for in a doctor
Very good experience. I would highly recommend Dr. Zuhkalin.
Dr. Zhukalin is incredibly kind and patient. He talked to me through the entire procedure, and even stopped at times to explain things in more detail. He is an amazing doctor, a true example of the outstanding care that I know from Emory.
I like Dr Zhukalin mainly because he listens and cares.
Clear and precise information. I felt comfortable and at ease.
Excellent in all areas of interaction with the doctor.
My Doctor Always Shakes My Hand and Ask Me How My Pain has Been in My Back. We Discuss This and Dr.Z. Ask Me How Far Down The Pain Goes and I Tell Dr.Z. The Things That I Stay Aware of That Can Cause Me More Pain and Strain on My Back. I Listen. The Pain in My Back has Been and Can Be Very Excruciating Where You Can't Walk.
Top notch care
I want more Emory Doctors if this team is an example of the care I would get st Emory.
I traveled 6 hours for my appointment with Dr Zhukalin quickly. I trust him!!
Dr. Zhukalin is very caring, listened to my concerns and gave me the best options for the pain I was experiencing.
Dr Zukhalin is very kind and caring, I'm glad he's my doctor
Doctor understood the pain scale may have outlived its purposed compared to the tingling sensation scale and electrical sensation scale. Both of these should be named after me someday. I look forward to my Nobel prize. If the MD who invented the pain scale didn't receive a Nobel for his contribution to Medical Arts and science I think you take my meaning.
The best as always. We need more doctors like Dr. Z
Dr. Z is thoughtful, interested and kind.
Dr. Zujhalun is very thorough in his knowledge and approach to solution oriented treatment for the back . He recognizes real world injury and pain . His solutions were well received and attainable . I appreciated that he asked if I felt the solutions could be worked into my daily activities ina reasonable time .
Dr. Zhukalin is a very good listener and took the time to answer all my questions. He is also very knowledgeable and effective.
Dr. Z is always attentive to my concerns and include me in treatment decisions.
Excellent
Dr. Listens, answers questions, is patient and kind
Dr Zukalin was very thorough explaining the X-rays and the diagnosis and treatment in language I could understand. He also provided written information to take home that was very helpful!
Doctor was very attentive to my concerns!
Always including me in his recommendations and providing options with Plus as well as possible down sides.
I would give Dr. Zhukalin an excellent in all the above areas. He is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had and always includes me in making decisions
Very thorough, listened and took notes about everything. I felt he very much cared about my well being.
Dr. Zukhalin is always outstanding in each of these areas! He continues to demonstrate professionalism with empathy and kindness. He discusses treatment options available and never fails to make me feel genuinely heard and considered in all decisions.
Very Good
Dr Zhukalin is by far the best provider I have seen at Emory. He takes time to understand concerns and balances future concerns like long term effects of medication. I definitely have and will recommend him to others.
Excellent
Very good initial visit with this provider. Excellent explanations of medical problems and potential treatments.
Very thorough
Doctor asked all the correct questions then having ways to assist and making things better moving forward
No problem
Dr. Zhukalin is wonderful. Very good bedside manor. Very knowledgeable.
DR. ZHUKALIN is a doctor
He is an excellent doctor and a kind, compassionate human being
Dr. Zhukalin is extremely attentive, caring and helpful
Good rapport, I felt comfortable asking further questions if I didn't understand
Dr.Zuchalin is VERY thorough. He listens & understands my concerns, responds speakung directly to my questions & not talk around them with medical jargon. He is the absolute best!!I could say so much more.
I really liked him. He gave me a few things to get that would help me out in my healing.
Dr Zhukalin is very easy to understand and recognizes when things are not helping and moves on to next possible solution to help with pain.
Very Good
Very good appointment, my doctor listened to me and gave me good medical guidance
Highly recommend telehealth. We live in rural Georgia and are 6 hours from Emory. This program provided expert Doctors advise without traveling to Atlanta. My MRI was scheduled in nearby Brunswick. Great service!
I will definitely recommend him.
Paid attention and consern.
I find Dr Zhukalin very easy to talk to. He explains procedures, listens to my concerns and we come to a conclusion for treatment.
It was my first visit with Dr Zhukalin. I was very impressed with his care, interest in my problem, explaining and showing me (on my X-rays) why I was having the problem and then giving me my options for relieving my sciatic pain. I never felt rushed and he answered my and my husband's questions. I left my visit feeling lucky to have seen him and knowing that I now have someone to see should this or any other spine Issues occur.
It was a very good visit and conversation.
Couldn't be better was kind of surprised when I had a physicians assistant do most of the evaluation besides the doctor, but it worked fine
Excellent
Very helpful. Time for appointments are too far apart
Always the best experience.
Dr Zuhcalin ( spell?) is excellent, caring concerning and easy to talk to
Wonderful and very professional
All was very good!
All good experience
Dr. Zhukalin was exceptional in all of these categories! I had seen him in the past and came away with the same impression, which is why I sought him out to again be my spine specialist provider.
I WAS REFERRED TO DR Mikhail Zhukalin BY MY COUSIN, WHICH HAD THE SAME CONDITION AND I GIVE HIM THE EXACT SAME RAVE REVIEWS AS SHE DID. DR Mikhail Zhukalin IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!
Dr Zhukalin is great. He is patient thoughtful and thorough
Dr Mikhail Zhukalin is Outstanding! I am most grateful for his assessment, recommendations and skilled care. Thank you.
Dr.zhukalin is the best ! His treatments are on target,great Dr!
Dr Zhukalin is the best. He cares about my health and always has treatment options to make me feel better
I feel like he cares about my health and recovery
Good customer service and patients
Great doctors so far
Dr. Zhukalin is the G.O.A.T.
Excellent doctor! Very understanding and empathetic.
Good
Dr. Zuhkalin is always attentive to my needs & concern
I feel very confident with his care and guidance
Dr. Zhukalin listens, asks questions and gives me good information. I appreciate his insight and his ability to help me understand and manage my challenges.
Reminded me of the good old days where my Internist really cared and asked questions back and forth to feel cared for and had a game plan and playbook
Very helpful.
Good next steps towards healing.
Doctor was on point
Good
Thankful
Excellent advice. Very good education for me. Helpful with follow up steps.
Very positive experience. I'd recommend to anyone!
The doctor's were very professional. They informed me of the problem and the treatment that was available.
Love Dr. Z and his assistant the nurse was also very nice
Very Patient Exccellent in all areas of intelligence in the Medical field, especially concerning my issues @ present & History.
I really appreciate Mikhail Zhukalin DO. He does a good job, knows his stuff well.
Great
Excellent
Done with as little pain as possible
Great job
Yes The doctor was very Concerned and saw that I was in pain. Thanks so much for getting me some Relief
Dr Zhukalin is very professional & care about my care.
Dr Zukahlin is so professional and knowledgeable! He is the best!
I have been seeing Dr. Zhukalin for over a year now. He is very caring, understanding, including me in medical decisions, and suggesting possible ways to move forward to decrease my severe, longstanding back pain.
Dr Zhukhalin is one of the best physicians I have ever been treated by.
Good answered all questions I had
At all times, I was seen and examined by the medical fellow, who listened attentively, was professional, and appeared knowledgeable. Dr. Zhukalin came into the room for less than five minutes and simply asked if I had time to undergo a dynamic X-ray.My dissatisfaction stems from the fact that I scheduled the appointment specifically to see Dr. Zhukalin. He was the reason for my visit, and although I have no complaints about the medical fellow, my appointment was with Dr. Zhukalin.
I have already recommended him to a friend of mine
He was kind and provided me with information, which I needed.
Dr. Zhukalin is an excellent doctor. He listens carefully, very thorough and always has the best solution. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Z always listen to my concerns and provides treatment options.
Dr. Zhukalkin is a very good doctir
De Zhukalin is the Best!
Thoroughly examined!
Dr Zhukalin is extremely personable and professional. One has the feeling that the patient is fully treated as person.
He explained everything answered all my questions provided alternatives. He obviously excellent an extremely knowledgeable in his field
Highly recommend Dr Zhukalin. He's very caring
I have been to Dr z for a long time, he is caring and knowledgeable about my condition.
Excellent
Dr. Zhuhalin is fantastic!
Dr Zhukanin was extremely helpful and courteous. I have already recommended him to a friend.
Very knowledgeable and addressed each of our concerns before moving on
Both the Fellow & the MD were excellent.
I can't say enough about Dr. Zhukalin. He had amazing bed side manners, he is very attentive and explains things thoroughly.
Very attentive to my needs and concerns.
Dr Zhukalin is amazing at pain control!
Very understanding and sincere.
Great experience.
Dr. Zhukalin was a pleasure to deal with, He explained everything very thoroughly and in a way that was easy to understand. Given the opportunity I will highly recommend him.
I actually was seen by two drs. A fellowship doctor and Dr Zhukalin. That was very impressive! I have been to other drs appts lately just to be seen only by a NP and the dr never even came in the room. I was VERY impressed with the way my visit went this past week! It was above and beyond my expectations
Dr. Zhukalin is excellent.
Impressive moment with the provider, initial nurse, and discharge nurse.
Dr. Zhukalin was superior in every way; very professional, very present, and very kind.
Dr Zkukalin is very personable and extremely professional.
Best care ever and lots of info sharing
Dr. Zhukalin always provides outstanding care. He's very knowledgeable and always listens and provides excellent feedback. He is a great doctor!. He truly cares about his patients!!!
Excellent
Good
Very good experience
I love Dr. Z. He stands out in his "bedside manner" and appears to really take an interest in your care as opposed to just fulfilling an appointment. Emory is lucky to have him.
Absolutely great job
Most caring doctor I've ever experienced for my back issues
I was very impressed by the time that the PA and MD spent with me. I felt listen too and provided many options. This was a second option that I was seeking. No one at the prior place touch and examined me but here I was examined.
Very nice
Dr. Zhukalin is one of the best doctors I've ever had. It is apparent that he really cares about my health. He listens and responds with appropriate suggestions for my treatment.
He was thorough in explaining what the next step should be ! MRI . The issues is finding an appt be fire December at a time and place convenient for me !
dr. Zhukalin, he is amazing doctor and wonderful human being
Do Zhukalin is professional , explains all the details! Appreciate it
Good
Dr Zhukalin listens and takes time to formulate a plan that works for you
Excellent doctor. Does his homework. Doesn't assume it's in your head.
Dr. Zhucalin is awesome, always courteous and concerned.
Excellent Doctor!
Dr. Zhukalin is an outstanding physician. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and caring. I highly recommend him, he's the best!
Dr. Zhukalin was amazing. I have never been to a Doctor for the first time who actually knew my medical history! He actually read my health history before coming into the room. He was kind, patient and came up with a thorough plan to help me feel better. I cannot say enough about how impressed I was with Dr. Zhukalin
He is a great doctor.
Very knowledgeable and observant care by Dr Zhukalin
My first visit with doctor was great. It felt like doctor was engaged and knew his shit!
The Doctors at 21 Ortho Lane are great and so are the Nurses and Nurses Assistants. Yes I would gladly recommend them to friends and family.
Dr Z always listens attentively to my concerns and takes my input into consideration when making treatment decisions. He does a great job of explaining complex information in a way I can understand.
This was my first visit meeting the doctor he listened, understood my concerns providing information and help I required.
Dr Zukalin is the best!
This doctor showed he is very concerned about my pain and my health problems he was very nice
Dr. Zhukalin is excellent in answering questions, explaining results of tests, and, most of all, showing genuine concern . I would absolutely recommend him
Dr. Zhukalin is excellent. Very thorough and knowledgeable. Always provides outstanding care. The staff is great as well.
I don't make recommendations. If I did, I would recommend Dr Z.
Dr. Zhukalin provided me with very good recommendations on a very & critical decision on my condition. I have the most confidence on my condition with Dr. Zhukalin & he was so helpful.
Excellent
This my first time meeting Dr Zhukalin. He was very attentive to my questions and concerns. His presence assured me that I was in capable and trustworthy care.
I always enjoy my visits with Dr Zhukalin. He is caring and professional. My health has significantly improved under his care.
Excellent
Good doctor.
Dr Zhukalin has a caring presence that made the visit comfortable for me, He brought the picture from the MRI to show the issues with the narrowing of my cervical spine potentially putting pressure on my spinal column. He did testing and suggested next steps. I am thankful for his clarity and care.
Dr Z is so knowledgeable and reliable.
Always helpful
Dr. Zhukalin is kind, considerate, thorough and a very good listener. I would gladly recommend him to friends and family.
Excellent doctor visit.
Dr. Zhukalin spent more than 20 minutes talking with me--listening to my questions and concerns, offering multiple solutions and actions plans, supporting the work with my new cardiologist, and arranging immediately for new medications and referrals. He is a fabulous doctor--could not be better. Thank you, Dr. Khukalin.
Excellent
Dr. Zhukalin is a very professional doctor who takes very good care of me & is trying his best to help me with my condition on both my cervical & lower back. I highly recommend Dr Zhukalin, to anyone.
The doctor's were wonderful, discussing my options. But I did find his assistant ( the last ) man in to deliver my scripts and instructions not so professional.
Dr Zhukalin is an excellent doctor
Easy going team effort!
Dr. Zukalin and his staff are the BEST. They really care about their patients health and well-being.Dr. Zukalin made sure made sure that I understood all the instructions that were given to me before moving on to the next patient. And.he listened to and answered all the questions I had. I THANK GOD FOR DOCTORS LIKE DR. ZUKALIN.
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: Nortthwestern University, Pain Management, 2016
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 2015
- Internship: Midwestern University, Transitional, 2012
- Medical Education: Des Moines University, DO, 2011
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016
- Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016
