Steven Jay Isakoff, MD, PhD, MMSC

Patient Feedback

4.895814 average rating from 215 reviews

• Dr. Isakoff is wonderful. He has been by my side for the past six to seven months that I've been in his care. He's phenomenal. I have absolutely no complaints. [redacted] he's just great and he's very extremely bright and he really, really cares about people and I really am very thankful that I have him helping me.

  2026-07-03

• Absolutely wonderful doctor and team.

  2026-07-03

• Dr. Isakoff is always wonderful, and I am so fortunate to have him as my oncologist.

  2026-06-22

• great

  2026-06-22

• Dr Isakoff is a calm and assuring presence and is very skilled at maintaining a relationship with his long-term patients. He is extremely knowledgeable and has great bedside manners.

  2026-06-17

• The provider was kind, articulate, very knowledgeable and answered our questions. The whole experience was lovely including the lab tech drawing bloodwork to the vital sign taking. A plus. Thanks.

  2026-06-17

• Dr. Isakoff is a wonderful provider - very happy to have him as my oncologist)

  2026-06-15

• Very pleased and delighted. I would definitely recommend him to the people in my family as well.

  2026-06-15

• He listens which is so important and shows great patience in answering my questions and addressing my concerns. I have developed full trust in him and strongly feels that he honestly cares.

  2026-06-09

• Dr. Isakoff is an excellent provider who answers all my questions, makes me feel very comfortable, knowledgeable, helpful, answers my husband's questions, all very positive. I'm glad I have him as my doctor.

  2026-06-05

• I think Dr. Isakoff is very nice, very knowledgeable. He takes his time explaining and if you have questions, he will address your questions. So I do appreciate his care and his willingness to help in whatever way he can. Thank you.

  2026-06-05

• Excellent care

  2026-06-04

• MGH is lucky to have this provider.

  2026-05-28

• Excellent

  2026-05-17

• Dr. Isakoff is a phenomenal physician. We expect excellence from MGH, and he embodies that to the fullest.

  2026-05-15

• I have seen Dr. Isakoff on mainly a yearly basis since my diagnosis. He addresses my health concerns in a caring and thorough manner which is always reassuring.

  2026-05-13

• I could never have dreamed I would have such an amazing care Team through this terminal cancer journey. Thankful and grateful for each and every one of them!

  2026-05-07

• He cares deeply and he could use a vacation.

  2026-05-06

• Fantastic more than I could have wished for!

  2026-05-04

• I am so grateful for Dr. Isakoff. With his knowledge and experience I am 6 years cancer free. He is such a caring and compassionate doctor. I especially appreciate how much he listens to you. He gives you the time in the appointment to address your needs; be it a concern or request for a refill of a prescription. He is the best!

  2026-05-02

• he is good

  2026-04-29

• I have been treated b this provider for 10+ years and have never had an issue. Also, I have recommended him to friends, who were very pleased.

  2026-04-27

• I am very grateful to have Dr. Isakoff as my Mo. I feel confident and safe under his care! He listens and has an open mind! Also answers all my questions. I had a recurrence after 12 years and was so pleased to know that he was still there! Makes my life easier and more secure!

  2026-04-24

• Dr Isakoff has been my oncologist for several years. He saved my life. He is always caring and compassionate. Even when he jokes about me wanting to get a new tattoo. He is brilliant and I am forever grateful for him and his team.

  2026-04-22

• Consistently a good, if not great, experience - I'm confident that I'm in good hands.

  2026-04-22

• I see Dr. Isakoff several years. Excelente Oncologist.

  2026-04-22

• Dr Isakoff is by far and away the best physician I have ever had in my [redacted] years. He is so patient, knowledgeable, kind, a great listener, never rushes you in and out, explains thoroughly and seems to really care about your care and individualizing to your specific needs. Highest level of care. Couldn't say enough positive things about his medical care.

  2026-04-20

• Excellent!

  2026-04-15

• Dr. Isakoff is second to none. There is no one I would rather send my family and friends to than Dr. Isakoff. He spends an incredible amount of time making sure he covers all topics and is very aware of my comfort level. He is first rate as a practitioner and as a person.

  2026-04-10

• I was here for a second opinion with Dr. Isakoff. He was very thorough and detailed, and took the time to answer my questions. I also thought he was very personable and made me feel more reassured moving forward with my treatment plan.

  2026-04-10

• Caring, attentive,

  2026-04-08

• Dr Isakoff is amazing!! He is so knowledgeable and reassuring which I need. He always answers all my questions and looks at both sides of every issue.

  2026-04-06

• Compassionate and thoughtful, in addition to being an excellent physician/oncologist.

  2026-03-23

• I can't say enough about Dr. Isakoff, Dr [redacted] and their team! They are amazing, made me feel comfortable and it was a great visit. How lucky am I!

  2026-03-20

• He is the most knowledgeable, caring doctor I see!

  2026-03-18

• Dr. Isakoff is an incredible human! I am so thankful to have him on my team. I owe him my life, as well as many other colleagues at Mass General.

  2026-03-18

• As always, great care at MGH Cancer Center. I feel like I have the best team ever. Extremely thankful.

  2026-03-16

• Dr Isakoff is a great oncologist and caring doctor. He cares about me and my quality of life. He listens and offers great wisdom of his experience. He also respects my views and outlook. He is the best.

  2026-03-11

• Excellent thorough care!

  2026-03-08

• Thorough, professional, helpful, personable, knowledgable, respectful.

  2026-03-07

• I am very grateful that I chose Dr. Isakoff to be my oncologist. He's an excellent physician, and has always been there to answer every question I have and address and concerns that I have. He has always stressed that I am the one making the decisions, and I have always felt that he has my best interests at heart.

  2026-03-07

• Dr. Isakoff is the best doctor I have ever had. He is thoughtful, patient, and answers all my questions. I have a lot of faith in him!

  2026-03-04

• Kind and attentive manner

  2026-02-28

• I am grateful for the care I have received from this service. My doctor listens and hears me - a rare gift.

  2026-02-25

• Not only is Dr. Isakoff my doctor but i also feel like he's a family friend. He's just that nice and makes me feel at ease.

  2026-02-22

• This was a follow up visit so and the nurse and then doctor were great

  2026-02-19

• The doctor listens carefully and respectfully to me and any concerns I am having regarding my care.

  2026-02-25

• This was a very positive experience. This Doctor listened to my concerns and thoroughly discussed options for the side effects I am experiencing. He was extremely helpful.

  2026-02-06

• Very professional and on top of my medical issues

  2026-02-03

• Dr. Isakoff is one of the very best doctors I have had in my [redacted] years. He is an excellent diagnostician and cancer care provider. He is top in his field and has provided superb cancer care to myself and my daughter-in-law. His ability to connect personally with his patients is one of his best attributes.

  2026-01-27

• This time this provider was on time and spent plenty of time with me to discuss my concerns.

  2026-01-26

• Dr Isakoff is thorough and attentive and informed.

  2026-01-25

• He is always professional, caring, knowledgeable, and warm.

  2026-01-23

• Patient and knowledgeable

  2026-01-22

• I am very happy with my doctor and MGH

  2026-01-21

• Great ! Very knowledgeable

  2026-01-19

• I trust my life with Dr. Isakoff. I value his recommendations and opinions when it comes to beating my cancer.

  2026-01-12

• Well, my provider is caring, he's thorough, he's efficient, he follows through very well, and I have the utmost confidence in him. I would recommend anybody who needs the type of treatment that I have to have him as a first choice.

  2026-01-09

• Dr Isakoff is excellent! No complaints. He is caring, thoughtful, discusses things, respects my questions, able to think deeply about options, he is outstanding. His NP and scheduling staff are also superior. No complaints and have had many visits. Was flexible to have virtual due to my inability to come in. Can't say enough good things

  2026-01-05

• Dr Isakoff is knowledgeable, kind and patiently addresses my questions and concerns. I have confidence in him as a member of my oncology team.

  2025-12-31

• Incredibly thoughtful, takes great care to share medical knowledge, statistics, concerns and plans and always listens to my concerns and is willing to discuss and come up with ways to calm fears and concerns - truly one of the few providers I've had who is willing to listen and think about his patient and his patients individual needs. Very grateful.

  2025-12-30

• The care and support I receive from Dr. Isakoff is outstanding.

  2025-12-22

• I live the cancer center at MGH - caring, knowledgeable, respectful - love conversations with Dr isakoff about new findings and studies and next steps

  2025-12-22

• To click yes definitely on all the questions related to Dr Isakoff doesn't do him justice. This was my first appointment with a cancer diagnosis. He was engaging informative,made me feel at ease immediately. I immediately felt that I can trust him. I'm so fortunate to have him as my doctor.

  2025-12-20

• very grateful to have as my provider. very smart and clear

  2025-12-03

• Dr Isakoff is a wonderful provider who I feel lucky to have as my primary care oncologist. He is thurough with all of his care including taking time to treat me as a human being, making sure he covers all aspects of life including stress management and medications.

  2025-11-27

• Always wonderful medical care and kindness! Thank you!

  2025-11-26

• Best provider ever. Thorough and detailed and just amazing.

  2025-11-26

• Yes, Dr. Isaacoff was excellent. He listened to all my questions. He explained my choices, the choices that I had to me, and was very caring, very understanding about my concerns. And I thought he was an excellent doctor, and I was very happy to be able to see him. [redacted] it was an excellent visit.

  2025-11-24

• Very efficient and great, friendly service

  2025-11-19

• He is very personable and definitely professional.

  2025-11-19

• Dr Isakoff is very detailed, caring and thoughtful. I would recommend him to anyone.

  2025-11-18

• I have been seeing Dr. Isakoff for 15 years and he is just fabulous.

  2025-11-07

• I felt Isakoff spent all the time I needed to discuss all my concerns. I didn't feel rushed at all. He made me feel comfortable and at ease during my appointment. Best doctor ever!! I definitely really appreciate him!

  2025-11-05

• Dr Isakoff is remarkable. He has incredible listening skills and truly makes me feel seen in my journey. I am so grateful that I am able to have Dr Isakoff as my oncologist.

  2025-11-05

• I was diagnosed with breast cancer [redacted] and have been seeing Dr. Isakoff since. I absolutely love him. He's incredible. He's smart. He's so patient. He talks through everything. I just can't say enough good things about him. And just generally, my MGH Cancer Center experience was nothing short of amazing. [redacted]

  2025-10-31

• This was a joint conference among three of my doctors planning for my upcoming breast cancer surgery operation. They were all very good. It was good to speak to all three of them together. They were clear and knowledgeable and congenial and listened well and talked clearly. It was a very good experience. Thank you very much.

  2025-10-27

• Dr. Isakoff is wonderful. Explains everything, spends good time with me, and is real. So lucky to have him on my care team.

  2025-10-23

• Terrific, good listener, thorough and collaborative about my next steps in care.

  2025-10-22

• Dr. Isakoff is the best!

  2025-10-14

• Dr. Isakoff rules! :)

  2025-10-16

• Dr Isakoff is the best, so knowledgable and accessible

  2025-10-16

• Dr Isakoff is great at explaining everything. He also cares for all your side affects and try's to help.

  2025-10-15

• It has consistently been a positive experience with this provider and the entire team.

  2025-10-09

• Top notch. Best in the world.

  2025-10-08

• Respectful, knowledgeable

  2025-10-08

• I am so grateful for the wonderful care I've always received from Dr. Isakoff.

  2025-10-06

• I am not sure where I would be physically or emotionally without my oncology team. It was pure luck that I got an original appointment with both he and Dr [redacted]. And now I truly consider myself lucky !!!

  2025-10-06

• The cancer dept is loving caring and empathetic. Knowledgeable about medicine and western medicine.

  2025-09-29

• Dr. Isakoff is one in a million. I'm also a provider at MGH and I am never short of being anything but in awe of him. His bedside manner, his knowledge, and his overall management of my health has been extraordinary. I highly recommend and I appreciate Dr. Isakoff. He's saved my life.

  2025-09-19

• Dr Isakoff wrote a note to the mammogram people and I received a letter giving me the results of my mammogram that evening. I had been told I would have them sometime the following week, that was unacceptable and I told the Dr that and apparently his note did the trick.

  2025-09-19

• Excellent

  2025-09-17

• Everything went well; I have no additional comments.

  2025-09-19

• Dr. Isakoff is a responsive and thorough doctor.

  2025-09-19

• Dr. Isakoff is wonderful! He saved my life!

  2025-09-18

• My only concern was the inability of the 2 systems working with each other. It appeared to be very difficult for my doctor to navigate epic where very important medical information was. This was a major concern because it changed the way my treatment plan was implemented.

  2025-09-17

• Never makes me feel rushed. Listens to my concerns.

  2025-09-05

• He was very relaxed and spent a good amount of time with me.

  2025-08-28

• I have been seeing Dr. Isakoff for over 10 years now since my breast cancer diagnosis and surgery. He has always been professional, knowledgeable, caring, and supportive when interacting with me. I have always felt that I was in the best of hands while dealing with my cancer and post cancer health. I would highly recommend him to any patient.

  2025-08-27

• I just love Dr. Isakoff. He has such a caring nature and a great personality. I always feel at ease with him and he explains everything so I can understand.

  2025-08-25

• Polite, respectful ,and engaging

  2025-08-20

• Kind, compassionate and knowledgable.

  2025-08-19