Mohammed A Issa, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.872566 average rating from 113 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Chestnut Hill, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Jamaica Plain, MA
- Boston, MA
Dr. Issa serves as Medical Director of the Pain Management Center at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Dr. Issa splits his time at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital between Brigham and Women’s Comprehensive Spine Center and the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. He studied medicine at the University of Alexandria and psychiatry at West Virginia University School of Medicine where he spent a year as Chief Resident in the Department of Psychiatry. He has also completed fellowships in Addiction Psychiatry (Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine), Pain (Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School) and Forensic Psychiatry (Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, West Virginia University School of Medicine). Dr. Issa is board certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Pain Medicine.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: West Virginia University, Forensic Psychiatry, 2014
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Pain Medicine, 2013
- Fellowship: Yale University/VA Connecticut HealthCare System, Addiction Psychiatry, 2012
- Residency: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Psychiatry, 2011
- Medical Education: University of Alexandria, Faculty of Medicine, 2004
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Addiction Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.872566 average rating from 113 reviews
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Dr Issa is genuinely the best doctor I have ever had, and I've had more than my share. I actually trust him. I don't trust any provider except him. [redacted]
2026-08-26
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Dr. Issa provided outstanding medical advice in a very patient caring way . He is awesome in his diagnosys.
2026-08-26
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Dr. Issa is wonderful. He understands me and has a complete understanding of all my medical issues. He listens and explains everything in an understandable manner. I trust him completely.
2026-08-19
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Dr Issa is a compassionate expert provider. He takes the time to review your history, listen to what you have to say. Very easy to communicate with him online - promptly answers questions. He is a gem - I am so lucky to have him!
2026-08-15
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He was knowledgeable and very kind
2026-08-09
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This doctor- Issa is terrific ,
2026-08-09
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Dr. Issa is probably one of the best.
2026-07-31
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Excellent communication, he had listening skills, his knowledge about my issues and my complaints, and he explained everything in deeply understandable for my terminology, and he understood the medication that I did not want to take.
2026-07-31
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Prepared, listened, explained, scheduled follow up
2026-07-26
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Dr Issa is amazing! He is kind, caring, gentle, & understanding. He explains his plans & exams I will need in understandable language. He's the best doctor I have ever had!!
2026-07-22
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Dr Issa is a wonderful doctor and you are lucky to have him on your staff. H has always taken time to listen to my issues and to recommend a solution. He is caring, knowledgeable and always shows concern. I think he is great
2026-07-21
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Dr. Issa is a phenomenal physician. He is a devoted advocate for his patients, and is extremely compassionate, respectful, and careful. I feel very lucky to have [redacted] in his care for many years. He always makes the time to see me as often as needed and is a pleasure to work with. It is obvious that he cares very deeply.
2026-07-21
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I had a very good experience with this doctor. I would recommend him to anybody in future.
2026-06-24
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Dr. Issa and his staff continue to be the best there is at treating pain.
2026-06-11
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Dr Issa (and his resident) is one of the best physicians I have ever had. I have chronic illnesses and he is the most kind and compassionate provider. He is knowledgable, professional, friendly, and always goes above and beyond to address and resolve any issues that may arise. He is an exceptional representative of the Mass General/ Brigham/ Faulkner Medical Partnership.
2026-06-10
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As much as I despise the 75 minute drive, it's worth it to see Dr. Issa. He's my one and only reliable doctor.
2026-06-05
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Dr Issa could not be better. He is absolutely the best!
2026-06-04
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Yes, the provider knew all my medical information. We went over it and suggested what I should do, we should do, and it was a great experience, and I'll be going back to see him.
2026-05-29
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He explained everything very well and listened to my concerns and talked with me about them. He seemed to really care and know what he was talking about.
2026-05-24
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Excellent provider, excellent attention, listens to you, explains everything, and is very concerned about you.
2026-05-22
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So happy to have found him and his enthusiasm for helping me
2026-05-20
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I'm hopeful that I'm a candidate for this very specific innovation in treatment.
2026-05-07
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a very careful listener-rare
2026-05-03
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Extremely satisfied with this visit
2026-04-19
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Dr. Issa was very knowledgeable and was able to discuss a course of action going forward to help me with my medical issues.
2026-04-17
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Excellent bedside manner. Excellent care received. I'm fortunate to have him as my pain dr.
2026-04-17
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What's treated with the most respect?
2026-04-15
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The provider was very much engaged and understood what I was experiencing.
2026-04-14
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I truly appreciate the time, respect, and kindness Dr. Issa gave me. He didn't judge me, he listened to my concerns and came up with a solid plan. I felt heard, unlike previously at this office. Thank you!
2026-04-13
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Overall Dr. Issa was wonderful and would highly recommend him and can't wait to start trigger point injections and understood why I didn't want to do spinal injections at this point.
2026-04-05
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I'm feel safe and secure in Dr. Issa treatment.
2026-04-01
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I have been with Dr: Issa Mohammed for about two years. From the first day of my appointment we had great communication, regarding my back problem. He is one of the greatest ?? doctors i have had over the years with this back problem. He is very much hands on. He cares about your well being.
2026-04-01
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Dr Issa is great. Since seeing him I feel everything is being done to help me manage my pain, which has improved. He's kind, polite and shows a lot of empathy. Overall an excellent experience.
2026-03-17
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Dr. Issa is a top-notch physician and I'm so incredibly blessed to have him as one of my doctors, and hope he remains as such for many, many years to come!
2026-03-16
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I felt like the fellow I saw seemed a little cold but Dr. Issa was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
2026-03-16
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Very helpful and thorough
2026-03-04
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Dr, Issa is an awesome doctor! But he is an unbelievable human being. This world needs more like him! Warmest, [redacted]
2026-02-01
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Dr Issa is a treasure, no two ways about it. I've been under the care of pain clinics most of my life and he's everything they should have been and more. He provides real, effective, and compassionate care based on real science and listening to his patient, rather than anti-science hysteria based in bias. He has a way of gently asking me whether I'm allowing myself to take my meds when I need them and reassuring me that he wouldn't prescribe them if he didn't want me to actually use them. And he understands the trauma around that subject for long term patients like me- the only other people I've encountered who actually understand that are other chronic pain patients. His combined training in both pain medicine and addiction psychiatry should be the standard for all pain specialists. To say Dr Issa has saved my life is not an exaggeration.
2026-02-01
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My medical condition is complex. I felt that Dr. Issa truly listened to me (symptoms, treatments that worked or did not, etc) in an open-minded unhurried manner, incorporating my experience into a big picture view of the clinical problem. He clearly communicated the clinical problem in terms I could understand. He offered treatment options that I was not previously aware of. I am pursuing both options and for the first time in over a year I feel optimistic. In addition, I appreciate the pacing of the dialog with Dr. Issa. It is an experience I've not had for some time.
2026-01-29
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Treat patients with care & concerns
2026-01-18
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Dr Issa is a very good doctor. He's respectful and caring I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
2026-01-15
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Dr Issa is probably one of the best doctors I've ever worked with he takes time then with the patient I'm very kind he's caring he listens to me we've worked on my pain for the last several years and we've gotten a combination of medications that works for my pain whenever I I reach out to him on Gateway he's always prompt I honestly can't give enough praise to him he's literally one of the best if not the best doctor I've ever worked with I love doctor, thank you
2025-12-28
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Excellent customer service skills Good listener Knowledgeable and compassionate
2025-12-23
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Dr. Issa, Is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. Not only is he knowledgeable. His manner puts you at ease and he is an excellent listener.
2025-12-17
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My provider is very thorough.
2025-11-19
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My surgeon is exceptional. Not just in the actual surgery but in all of the pre and post communications.
2025-11-16
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Very honest and compassionate
2025-10-26
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