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Dr. Ricardo Issa, MD

Dr. Ricardo Issa, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ricardo Issa, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and NYU Langone Hospitals. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

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117 E 18th St New York, NY 10003
Telehealth available
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Dr. Issa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Issa

3.1
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Very efficient Doctor
The staff was pleasant & made the office visit & appointment making very easy. The doctor is knowledgeable, experienced & thorough. He actually listens to you instead of most other docs who just rush you out of the room, uh humming you every 5 seconds. I had a good experience. Dont listen to the negative reviews on here. The bottom line is you can't make everyone happy but this doctor will help you with your ailments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 23, 2023
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Felt like a scam. The doctor himself is okay, but wasn’t very thorough. He also has had his license suspended currently and is not able to prescribe some medications, including controlled substances. There is this shady practice where they take your blood, send it to a lab, and then the lab sends you a bill for ~$3,200. The assistant will tell you “Oh. Ignore it. They will take whatever insurance pays them.” And then the lab will send multiple follow-ups and hunt you down for routine lab work that is then deemed “out of network.” Both the lab and the doctor’s office seem to know what’s going on because upon multiple emails between the lab and the doctor’s office, it eventually stops. Shady practice. Seemingly good guy. Bad doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2021
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DEFENATELY RECOMEND THIS DOCTOR, HE IS VERY NICE AND COMPLETELY LISTENS TO YOUR MEDICAL NEEDS. STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY AS WELL.
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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May in Brooklyn – Apr 19, 2018
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Dr. Issa's ANNUAL physical exam consisted of an assistant weighing me, taking my blood pressure & "attempting" to draw blood. She couldn't find a "good vein" so asked another staffer for help. Then Dr. Issa entered the room. He shook my hand and spoke to me for a few minutes about any concerns ... then walked out the door! The exam was over. I had never even gotten undressed - or was asked to do so. And I have a platinum plan! To get info on blood test results, you need to come in & pay a copay
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 03, 2018
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I have had several appointments with Dr. Issa. He seemed friendly, efficient and caring. He took the time to make an appropriate diagnosis for my condition, and did his best to treat me. His staff is ok i guess, but I'm only rating the Doctor for this review. I would recommend him to anyone.
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
4 others found this helpful
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kellyM in New York, NY – Jun 20, 2017
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Very thorough. Good manner. Staff a bit brusque
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jun 05, 2017
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This review is more for his office staff that is rude and unprofessional. They sent me a bill for an office visit that never happened. Their explanation was because I had a refill for a controlled substance. I sent proof that I have no prescriptions for controlled substances and there was no office visit-my last visit was 6 months prior to the bill date. The lady was rude and yelling and kept talking about my insurance!! After telling her 6 times to erase the fake bill-she finally did.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Steph in New York, NY – Oct 15, 2016
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Dr. Ricardo Issa, MD is an internist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York Methodist Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • New York Methodist Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997

  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Main Office

Main Office117 E 18th St New York, NY 10003
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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