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Dr. Irwin Isaacs, MD

Dr. Irwin Isaacs, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Irwin Isaacs, MD is a pain medicine physician in Albuquerque, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Presbyterian Hospital and Los Alamos Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

4163 Montgomery Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

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Dr. Isaacs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Isaacs

2.6
32 ratings, 13 with a written review
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2 1/5 months in pain due to ishial bursitis. Was greatly relived with injection from Dr. Isaac's. So grateful. Also had seen him in 2005 for herniated disc back pain, also relieved by injection per Dr. Isaac's So grateful for the help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debra L. Aragon – Mar 22, 2023
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I’ve been treated by Dr Isaacs for several years. I’ve always been treated with respect, he and his staff explain everything to me in advance. I feel I wouldn’t be walking today without his care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Margy Hernandez – Dec 20, 2022
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Pain management
Dr. Isaacs is a wonderful and caring Dr. He has been great to me and has been addressing many painful areas and his treatments have helped me so so much. Love the entire staff here. Always friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend you see Dr. Isaacs if you are experiencing any kind of pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl Davis – Nov 30, 2022
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Rude , dismissive
Dr. Isaac’s does not listen to your concerns , he is rude, dismissive and does not support the whole person concept. He did not want to hear about any health issues other than my moms back pain even though they were all related. She is in her 80’s and was appalled with his rudeness and lack of compassion for her pain. Run don’t walk to another doctor.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2022
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Dr Isaacs and his staff were very professional, and very helpful in alleviating pain. He answered our questions, and was responsive when we requested an earlier appointment. I would recommend Dr Isaacs to anyone experiencing pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 09, 2021
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Dr. Isaacs and his staff are excellent. Dr. Isaacs is professional and takes the time to explain the procedure and what to expect. As Dr. Issacs patient I appreciated the latest technology and newest equipment in this field, assuring that I was receiving the highest quality of care. I highly recommend Dr. Isaacs!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca Ellis – Dec 08, 2021
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Apparently didn't read my medical records before I saw him. Didn't explain anything. Didn't tell me what he was going to inject me with. Epidural didn't help my problem. Started talking about politics. He was condescending, rude and unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 10, 2019
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I had facet injections in my lumbar area 9 months ago. Others note that he doesn't have a great bedside manner, and while definitely more perfunctory than warm, I thought he was professional and did his job well. Personally, this is all I care about. It was the nurses that prepped me and explained what was going to happen. Dr. Isaacs came in to determine the location of the injections and that was that. The procedure was quick & efficient and I have not had to return for more injections.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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May 26, 2017
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Hard to communicate with. Told me to be quiet he was concentrating. Plays music I find disturbing. I am not sure if he helped me. Poor bed side manner including staff who play whatever type of music THEY like.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Santa Fe, NM – Mar 15, 2017
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I can't believe he's a real doctor. He acted like some random guy who just wandered in to the exam room. He would barely look at me & had no interest in where I had back pain. I asked "Don't you even want to see where I hurt?" He sighed & reluctantly said "Fine, show me where it hurts." That was my first & last office visit with him. What a quack. Sorry it's too much trouble for you to do your job!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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catharine in Santa Fe, NM – Feb 11, 2017
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Isaacs was one of the WORST doctors I have ever had. He NO bed side manner. I had an epidural injection last Friday by him. All he said was..."Hi. How are you? What side? Can I mark you?"...That is IT! He didn't explain anything, he didn't tell me what he was going to inject me with. After the procedure, from about 6 feet away he gave me a thumbs up, apparently he was asking me if I was alright. I'm SO glad he isn't staying at Pres in ABQ. I would have gone else where. HORRIBLE!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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AM in Albuquerque, NM – Nov 16, 2016
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Worst experience ever, worst doctor ever. He was rude to the nurses, radiologists and me, leaving me in worse pain than when I walked in. I've had the same procedure many times (different town and real doctor) with good results. Isaacs' name is really Dr. Sadistic and don't let him touch you!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Carma in Santa Fe, NM – Jun 13, 2016
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My daughter went into a RF neurtomy procedure today, for the 2nd time and he ADDED to her pain level due to poking and prodding after she had told him she was already at a level 5 pain level. He did not do the courtesy of identifying himself to me when awaiting the procedure in pre-op nor did he even acknowledge that I was there with my daughter. He had no sense of the pain my daughter was already in nor did he care to know who was with her prior to her procedure. He was rude and denigrating!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Kristin Davis in Santa Fe, NM – Apr 20, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Irwin Isaacs, MD is a pain medicine physician in Albuquerque, NM and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Presbyterian Hospital and Los Alamos Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Nyu School Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • University Of Co

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Metro State College, Denver, Co

    Undergraduate School, 1994
  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1994
  • University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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  • English

  • Urdu

  • Top Doc by Albuquerque The Magazine, 2008

Locations

Practice

Margaret W. Royson DO LLC4163 Montgomery Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lovelace Westside Hospital

    10501 Golf Course Rd NW
    Albuquerque, NM 87114

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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  • Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Los Alamos Medical Center

    3917 West Rd
    Los Alamos, NM 87544

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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