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Dr. Isaac Tafur, MD

Dr. Isaac Tafur, MD

Medical Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Isaac Tafur, MD is a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Covenant Childrens Hospital and Covenant Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center

4101 22nd Pl Lubbock, TX 79410

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(806) 725-8000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tafur is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center Lubbock, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tafur's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tafur

2.4
13 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
31%
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4 star
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3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
62%
62%

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My aunt was this doctor's patient. I witnessed him literally yell at my aunt during one of her appointments. It was very infuriating and sad to hear as a family member. One of the things he told her was "cancer will beat you, you'll never beat cancer." Such encouraging words. She cried multiple different times from the way this doctor treated her while under his care. He has no heart & zero compassion for his patients who are very ill. May my dear aunt RIP, wish we had taken her elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2022
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Do not go to this doctor!
My mother is this person’s patient, I can’t call him a doctor because he thinks he’s God. He is rude and incredibly unkind. He does not return calls and then complains to the patient about us being justifiably upset. Please do not go to this man. Our lives have been a nightmare and after a week of his care things are only getting worse. Please save yourself the agony of this person’s inability to show compassion or care for a sick person.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2022
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Very positive experience. He has been taking care of me for over 17 years and I have always felt like he had my best interests at heart.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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LAC, Lubbock, Texas – Dec 08, 2021
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Very kind and patient with my 96 y/o mother. Took time to talk and explain. Immediately contacted the surgeon.
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
2 others found this helpful
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TBonnee – Jul 19, 2021
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Horrible bedside manors, refused to answer questions and talks down to his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Sep 15, 2020
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Has very little compassion for his patients and loved ones of the patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
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Sep 14, 2020
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as a patient I appreciated his straight forward and honest answers. He spent as much time as I needed on my office visits and always addressed my concerns or issues with my treatment.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2018
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I am a family member who is very disgusted with how my mother is being treated. Does not read patient charts, told her to stop taking meds, next appt. didn't remember he had told her that. Doesn't care about patient.
What went well
No results
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
15 others found this helpful
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Lubbock, TX – Mar 23, 2016
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Very rude and condescending to patient. No compassion. I am family member who was with patient for support.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Plainview, TX – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Isaac Tafur, MD is a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Scott And White Memorial Hospital Tex A&m University

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • University Tex Health Scis Center

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1989
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Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center

Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center4101 22nd Pl Lubbock, TX 79410
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Covenant Childrens Hospital

    4015 22nd Pl
    Lubbock, TX 79410

  • Nor-Lea Hospital District

    1600 N Main Ave
    Lovington, NM 88260

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

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
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  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St
    Lubbock, TX 79410
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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