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Dr. Gerald Isenberg, MD

Dr. Gerald Isenberg, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald Isenberg, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1982. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 323 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (323 reviews)

Jefferson Colon and Rectal Surgery - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 8 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telehealth available

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(215) 955-8900

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Isenberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Isenberg

4.6
323 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 star
79%
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4 star
11%
11%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
2%
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1 star
3%
3%

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He was the very best ! Did my resection surgery and repaired a fistula. Amazing doctor.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Debra Mirarchi – Aug 14, 2024
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Office surgical procedure scheduler is extremely rude
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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M.lobianco – May 02, 2023
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I cancelled my plans to do surgery. The Surgical Scheduler is extremely rude and did not give me a good feeling to do surgery at Jefferson.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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David – Mar 23, 2023
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Good post-op care
I was still having pain passing stool after 3 months post-op so he examined me and provided me with a suppository that healed my fissure (?) and got rid of the pain. For the first time in twelve years I can now enjoy going to the bathroom!
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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Samuel – Jul 09, 2022
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Poor follow up
Great surgeon but took my mother in for after surgery 2week follow up and he wouldn’t even do an exam. Just asked how she was doing. Said he didn’t need to examine. Then why make me drag a 91 yo wheelchair bound blind woman into a building that has no accommodation to pull up and drop off.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 07, 2022
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Everyone was caring and professional and thank you to Dr Isenberg.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 06, 2022
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Dr. Isenberg is a great doctor. I had been suffering with hemorrhoids for years. I even had banding done by another docyor, to no avail. I made an appointment with Dr. Isenberg and he was very patient and sympathetic. Within one week I had the surgery done. I am still recovering but I am so happy to have found him. They would never have gone away on their own. I highly recommend him. Dont suffer like I did make an appointment. You wont be. Sorry. Thank you Dr. Isenberg.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Janet Dibello – Jun 30, 2021
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Dr I is calm and steady in his questions and explanations. Friendly and shoes concern about overall health.
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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Jun 10, 2020
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Dr. Isenberg is the best colorectal surgeon in the tri-state area. When your life depends on it , go to the best!
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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Mark in West Chester , PA – Apr 10, 2019
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Been seeing him for years..awesome doc!!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Scott – Dec 27, 2018
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Dr. Isenberg is an excellent surgeon! I trusted him completely! His staff was friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Dr. Isenberg.
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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Dawn – Jun 20, 2018
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Love the way he handles his work very perfesional
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leslyann Flores in Philadelphia , PA – Jun 12, 2018
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I was referred to him to fix an issue. Initially he seemed ok, if not rushed. When the surgery failed to fix the issue, he did the surgery again, which also failed. When he stated he wanted to do a radical surgery that would put my life on hold I wanted to discuss other options and he got very angry that I was questioning his recommendation (I am a nurse, not an uninformed healthcare consumer) and he stated that I would "just have to deal with it then." Needless to say I went elsewhere.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2018
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I highly recommend Dr. Isenberg. He did a colon resection on my in December and it went quite well. I highly respect his talent and expertise. It has changed my life.
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
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Rhonda in Ambler, PA – Mar 28, 2016
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Dr. Gerald Isenberg, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1982. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1982
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Jefferson Colon and Rectal Surgery - Honickman Center

Jefferson Colon and Rectal Surgery - Honickman Center1101 Chestnut St # 8 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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