Eric M Isselbacher, MD, MSC

Patient Feedback

4.958559 average rating from 222 reviews

• was very respectful explained everyting and put me at ease

  2026-08-09

• this was a wonderful experience. i had seen a cardiologist from a different hospital group who was not nearly as thorough.

  2026-08-02

• Overall excellent experience.

  2026-08-04

• Excellent knowledge of concern and other areas rhat were brought ip

  2026-08-01

• Dr. Isselbacher was exceptional and a true professional. He took the time to know my medical history and explain to me in detail what my test results meant.

  2026-08-06

• He was very informative, very straightforward, and I respected him a lot

  2026-07-26

• Provider gave very detailed information and feedback and letters after the visit. Very satisfied.

  2026-07-27

• He did an outstanding job making me feel he cared about me and ways to manage my health!

  2026-07-20

• He was knowledgeable about my condition before he came in the room and did a thorough physical exam.

  2026-07-18

• I appreciated the level of attention and detail Dr Isselbacher demonstrated during my visit. He clearly delivered the results and added a level of humor that relaxed me. 10/10.

  2026-07-18

• Eric was fantastic. He spent a great deal of time reviewing our history, my history on patient gateway. He came back and reviewed it briefly with us. He was very thorough. He had to excuse himself for an emergency, but came back and continued on. I was very impressed. He gave us very honest answers in terms of probabilities. He is the best. Thank you very much.

  2026-07-01

• Experience was fantastic! Dr. Isselbacher spent time going over my previous medical history and the results of most recent test. And took as much time as I needed to talk about care moving forward, I never felt as if the appointment was cut short.

  2026-07-01

• Totally professional, knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Went beyond my expectations.

  2026-06-28

• Dr. Isselbacher was great. Very professional. Very interested in what I had to say and explained everything so my wife and I could understand it. Glad we went to see him.

  2026-06-26

• He was patient and listened to my concerns the only thing was concerning was he left the room 2 or more times to answer a call.

  2026-06-22

• There is no scale to measure how fantastic Dr Isselbacher and his team are. We are indebted to him for the utmost care he provides. [redacted]

  2026-06-20

• Dr. Isselbacher was pleasant, informative and patient in his explanation of my issue. He followed through with a very detailed letter in the portal that evening. I could not be more impressed with my experience.

  2026-06-20

• Excellent experience overall!

  2026-06-19

• Dr. Isselbacher was terrific. He is one of the most impressive doctors I have ever seen. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, thorough, and skilled at explaining things. His post-meeting letter in Patient Gateway was easily the most THOROUGH letter I have ever received from a doctor. His explanations were very clear and articulate. I feel blessed to have him in my corner for my care.

  2026-06-19

• Very competent and professional. Listen, took extra time to review historical CT scan to provide prognosis. Explained my risks and how to handle them if I get unlucky. Described everything on simple diagram that was incredibly easy to understand. First rate doctor!

  2026-06-15

• Isselbacher is awesome. My wife really appreciated his explaining my condition in understandable terms.

  2026-06-15

• I've been a patient of Dr. Isselbacher for 30 years. Think that says it all - and I live in NY. None finer.

  2026-06-14

• Nice service and take care

  2026-06-10

• I thought the whole team was wonderful from the person I met at the reception area to the intake person and the time the doctor spent with me and the information that he shared and the conversation. So this was an extraordinary visit and I cannot speak highly enough about them. So well done.

  2026-06-11

• Extremely professional and a very good listener, very happy I found this provider

  2026-06-03

• I excellent!

  2026-06-02

• Dr. Isselbacher was outstanding in every regard. Very professional, thorough and accommodating. He came in prepared for the appointment. He listened, answered questions and explained everything clearly. He was familiar with my situation and why I was there. Top notch professional.

  2026-06-01

• Dr Isselbacher is without a doubt the most knowledgeable physician who has ever seen me, and I felt that he truly cared about my medical situation and fully understood my complete medical history. His advice was complete yet concise, and he put me at ease from the moment of our first appointment in [redacted]. I highly recommend Dr Isselbacher.

  2026-05-29

• Dr. Isselbacher took a genuine and focused interest in my reason for meeting with him. He was very thorough asking pointed questions and clearly explained the condition, how it impacts my health, and was instrumental in advising me of the next actions that I should take. This was a quality visit, detailed and informative; the best experience I have ever had with any provider regarding this matter.

  2026-05-27

• Dr. Isselbacher was patient, respectful, thoroughly knowledgeable, and gave me more information than I've had about my heart in a long time. I was very pleased with my visit and would recommend him to anyone and everyone.

  2026-05-28

• he's great too bad he's only downtown. I hate driving there

  2026-05-24

• Extremely engaged and knowledgeable about my situation, came in to the appointment uneasy about my recently diagnosed condition but left feeling confident about the path forward and the care team taking care of me

  2026-05-23

• superb, knowledgeable, sensitive cardiologist.. I am fortunate to be under his care.

  2026-05-22

• Dr Isselbacher was excellent - very caring, thoughtful & took the time to explain everything. Very knowledgeable & I feel very confident being in his care for my heart condition. For an end of day appointment- Dr Isselbacher was very patient & unhurried.

  2026-05-13

• The doctor gave me plenty of time and attention, more so than I have ever had with respect to my issue. It was a very valuable visit.

  2026-05-10

• I get great comfort having Dr Isselbacher as my cardiologist .

  2026-05-10

• Thoroughness of exam & history, and clarity of verbal explanations and documentation note, were outstanding.

  2026-05-08

• GREATLY APPRECIATED THE FINE CARE

  2026-05-06

• What an amazing, knowledgeable and truly caring humble provider! Me and my spouse could not have been more pleased with this provider and our visit. Thank you so much!

  2026-05-03

• MGH is lucky to have Dr Isselbacher, and I'm thrilled he's my doctor. He's brilliant and kind and spent a lot of time reassuring me and explaining things to me. Dr Isselbacher is the best doctor.

  2026-04-29

• The Doctor was very professional. The notes "after visit" were written very professionally and in detailed. First time to see a professional Doctor to write these notes

  2026-04-27

• Excellent

  2026-04-19

• Dr. Isselbacher is the absolute BEST!! He is extremely knowledgeable. He is patient and caring. He always listens to my questions and concerns and explains things in an easy to understand fashion. I would highly recommend him. He has saved my life more than once! Thank you Dr. Isselbacher, [redacted] and [redacted]... they are a DREAM team!! [redacted]

  2026-04-19

• Dr. Isselbacher was thorough, professional and personable. He explained in detail my status and answered any and all questions. I very much appreciated the time and effort he put in on my behalf, he was very reassuring to me and my spouse

  2026-04-22

• Frankly I am stunned and in awe at the amount of time the provider spent with me, how clearly he described his assessment of my aneurysm and how seamless the appointment was. I am so glad I was able to see him and I feel empowered with my care. I wish I had transferred to him years ago.

  2026-04-16

• One of the best doctors I have ever come in contact with. He was very thorough and his knowledge of my condition was second to none. I left knowing that I was in good hands and well taken care of.

  2026-04-15

• Dr. Isselbacher took the time to, prior to my arrival, to look at my history, discussed it openly, options, and develop a plan for the future. He listened very professional, gave us all the time we needed, and we left very comfortable after seeing him. Excellent doctor.

  2026-04-16

• This doctor was very pleasant and easy to talk with. He went all over my medical history and explained in detail about my aorta aneurysm....He checked my breathing and heart. I was very comfortable with Dr. Isselbacher. I would certainly recommend him.

  2026-04-16

• Dr. Isselbacher was extremely well prepared. He was caring, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable and thorough. His diagnostic acumen is unparalleled. He answered all my questions clearly and allied all my fears. I consider myself privileged to have been referred to him. Dr. Isselbacher is brilliant. Highly recommend!

  2026-04-12

• Focused expert care

  2026-04-11

• Dr. Isselbacher is the consummate physician/cardiologist. I am very fortunate to have him as part of my healthcare team.

  2026-04-07

• Dr. Isselbacher has taken excellent care of me since [redacted]. I look forward to his continued excellent care.

  2026-04-05

• My TEE experience was excellent. Preparing, procedure, recovery.

  2026-04-04

• Yes, the doctor is outstanding [redacted] Thank you.

  2026-04-03

• He's wonderful in all aspects of my care. I trust him completely. My only frustration is getting an appointment. But it's the same in all areas of healthcare. You have to plan so far out.

  2026-03-31

• Dr Isselbacher is extremely knowledgeable and attentive.

  2026-03-28

• Everything went well.

  2026-03-26

• Professional, courteous, able to understand Very thorough.

  2026-03-25

• Dr. Isselbacher was caring, attentive, thorough, knowledgable, brilliantly intelligent and had an inspirational manner. I was always at ease and quickly knew I could be confident of his findings and recommendations. I have the highest praise for him.

  2026-03-23

• I feel very lucky to have Dr. Isselbacher as the cardiologist helping me with my aortic dissection from the first day it occured.

  2026-03-23

• Dr. Isselbacher is an exceptional provider. He is easy to talk to. He is polite. He is very knowledgeable. He is concerned about keeping you well. I am fortunate to have him as my provider. I would rate Dr. Isselbacher 10+ stars!

  2026-03-23

• Dr. Isselbacher is thorough, knew my extensive medical history and spent considerable time discussing my issue. He is always kind, reassuring and supportive .

  2026-03-21

• Could not ask for better service or care

  2026-03-20

• Always professional and informative

  2026-03-15

• I have always had great experiences with MGH cardiology, in this case with Dr. Isselbacher. They all know my entire history and provide both excellent care and especially very clear and detailed analysis and guidance. I am well taken care of.

  2026-03-12

• I liked the information, anticipation of concerns related to this disease and concrete information on how to manage it.

  2026-03-09

• He is brilliant, a good listener, asked plenty of questions and clearly explained the state of my heart health.

  2026-03-09

• Excellent care

  2026-03-08

• I am so very grateful to have met Dr Isselbacher. His calm, knowledgeable, and kind approach gave me a clear understanding of what is happening, what options I have for next steps, and how to navigate the decision regarding when to have surgery. I came into the appointment feeling overwhelmed and panicked and left feeling calm and safe. I could not have been more impressed with the care he provided. Dr Isselbacher is truly one of the best doctors I have ever seen.

  2026-03-04

• Doctor had reviewed my history Clearly explained my condition and what to expect as it progresses. Warnings to look out for. Exercises which will be helpful for me. Allowed ample time to discuss everything. And arranged for follow up visit.

  2026-03-02

• Dr. Isselbacher is a very talented Doctor, and a true blessing to all of his patients.

  2026-03-05

• It was an excellent experience and I am grateful to have Dr. Isselbacher on my team.

  2026-03-04

• Dr. Isselbacher is an excellent provider, one of the finest doctors in the country, extremely knowledgeable. I've known him for many years. I'd recommend him to anybody. I feel he's probably one of the top two or three cardiologists in the world.

  2026-03-02

• The Dr. always excellent in every way.

  2026-02-28

• Dr explained things very well and gave data to support his report. Dr has an excellent approach to patient care. Dr offers complex information in an easy to understand way. He makes great suggestions.

  2026-02-28

• Dr Isselbacher was wonderful! He explained everything I needed to know in depth so that I understood clearly. I would recommend him to anyone needing a cardiologist . [redacted]

  2026-02-23

• Dr. Isselbacher spent a great amount of time with me and was very patient in answering all my questions. He was most thorough and knowledgable in addressing my medical issues. A most compassionate doctor!

  2026-02-18

• Dr. Isselbacher was thorough, professional, personable, confident, competent, instilled confidence in us. It was excellent.

  2026-02-18

• Service provided today is as excellent as it was the day I started thank you [redacted]

  2026-02-12

• Dr Isselbacher was prompt, and explained everything to our understanding. He's been very responsive to my message I've sent through the portal

  2026-02-09

• The care is very thorough and I am comfortable with the care I am receiving.

  2026-02-09

• Very grateful for how thoroughly Dr. Isselbacher had studied my medical history and then sent extensive follow -up note to my other doctors!

  2026-02-07

• The Doctor was very thorough

  2026-02-01

• I was very impressed that this provider in his office called me because of the snowstorm and converted the in-person visit to a telehealth. And it was timely. It was lovely and he is a great listener and a great communicator. Thank you.

  2026-02-02

• Dr. Isselbacher is an incredible provider. He always spends as much time as necessary with my mom. He explains things so we can both understand. He is thorough and kind. We are so lucky to have my mom under his care. I cannot say enough good things about him.

  2026-01-27

• The Doctor was very thorough, after the visit I left totally understanding my situation with future options. I would definitely recommend this provider !!

  2026-01-21

• Dr Eric Isselbacher was great! He was very knowledgeable and thorough. He listened, he reviewed and conducted his own measurements of my various tests, and explained his assessment and recommendations. He spent over an hour with me. I felt confident with his assessment. My PCP and I received an email with all that was discussed on the same day. It was an excellent experience!

  2026-01-19

• Very Knowledgeable and a strong communicator.

  2026-01-21

• Excellent care and follow-up

  2026-01-19

• Was great - was first meeting with Dr Isselbacher so expectations were not well formed.

  2026-01-18

• Great experience. Everything was carefully explained and all my concerns addressed.

  2026-01-17

• My experience with Dr Isselbacher was outstanding. He was patient, approachable and reassuring. He explained my diagnosis, treatment options & prognosis clearly and in understandable terms. He was very patient & took the time needed to answer all of my questions & address my concerns. I would highly recommend Dr Isselbacher to family, friends and anyone needing an expert opinion.

  2026-01-14

• Dr Eric Isselbacher is exceptional. He is a gem for the MGH Cardiology.

  2025-12-24

• I thought the doctor was terrific. He explained everything that was going on with my body and my heart and I greatly appreciated the visit and I was happy to see him and I would come back to see him again.

  2025-12-17

• Great

  2025-12-15

• Eric Isselbacher is an absolutely fabulous doctor. I feel honored to have seen him and he went over all the details of what I was concerned about. And I'm looking forward, he's also, he also sent some tests. I have more tests and I'm looking forward to getting the response from him. Thank you.

  2025-12-15

• Excellent, experienced provider. He listened carefully, reviewed relevant studies, and gave me a clear, well stated opinion

  2025-12-11

• This was a first meeting with a Cardiologist-WOW, I was impressed with how thorough he was -and- the quality time he took to understand my history and prepare a go-forward heart health plan. Absolutely a comforting experience for me given my heart issues.

  2025-11-28

• Incredible care given by Dr Isselbacher and the Fellow during the visit. Great explanation of issues and expectations. [redacted]

  2025-11-26

• Thank you so much for the care

  2025-11-23

• He was clear and caring about my surgery and follow-up . Took interest in my family and what they needed to do to protect themselves . His knowledge of my condition was extremely impressive .

  2025-11-22

• Dr. Isselbacher is amazing. He was thorough and caring and I'm very, very fortunate that he is my doctor and I appreciate everything he has done for me and my husband. So thank you very much.

  2025-11-21

• Outstanding experience, start to finish.

  2025-11-12

• This was my first appointment with Dr. Isselbacher. He is a superstar in every way.

  2025-11-09

• I was very comfortable with the treatment I received

  2025-11-08

• Exceptional, thorough and thoughtful visit. Unrushed and detailed review of test results and detailed review of what comes next and possible treatment options. Could not ask for better care.

  2025-11-03

• Eric is an outstanding clinician.

  2025-11-05

• My visit with Dr. Isselbacher was excellent. It was thorough, educational, and engaging. He gave me plenty of information to improve my lifestyle that was reasonable and attainable. I appreciate the time with him and highly recommend.

  2025-11-04

• Excellent.

  2025-11-04

• Dr. Isselbacher was thorough, took time and was clear in explaining my condition. What a busy clinic!

  2025-11-01

• Dr. Isselbacher did an outstanding job with me. His expertise is remarkable, his explanations were clear, and he had practical advice. He was also kind, friendly, and respectful.

  2025-10-31

• Dr. Isselbacher was phenomenal. He was prompt, super knowledgeable, super helpful, and made it easy and understandable for me. He's absolutely the best.

  2025-10-30

• Caring and excellent cardiologist, in a family line of great harvard clinicians like his father Dr. Kurt Isselbacher, my teacher at HMS.

  2025-10-29

• Eric Isselbacher is world class. He was completely prepared, methodical in his delivery and very articulate. He instills confidence that he is a master of his medical discipline. He listens and cares. He is the consummate professional.

  2025-10-25

• Great experience, plenty of time with Dr Isselbacher who explained everything clearly and precisely.

  2025-10-22

• Excellent job!!

  2025-10-19

• Outstanding from the info desks downstairs, to check in, to the nurse, and especially to the Dr. Even the parking was easy and rea$onable!

  2025-10-11

• I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr. Isselbacher as my cardiologist. He is not only an outstanding physician but also a very personable, caring person.

  2025-10-08

• Expert; international authority on my disease. Best "bedside" manner as well.

  2025-10-08

• The doctor was excsellent in what he did during my visit and I felt that I was under the best of care to get answers and to ask questions.

  2025-09-30

• The doctor was very approachable and thorough with his questions and assessment. Very patient and understanding. I felt he really listened and cared for me

  2025-09-29

• The overall experience from beginning to end was fantastic.

  2025-09-29

• Eric is a tremendous asset to MGH.

  2025-09-29

• He was thorough and precise.

  2025-09-26

• Dr. Isselbacher was terrific; well informed, thorough and very smart. Exactly what I expected, and wrapped in an excellent bedside manner and personality. Thanks!

  2025-09-21

• Dr. Isselbacher was awesome. He was thorough and compassionate and knowledgeable and very comforting.

  2025-09-22