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Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD

Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Isselbacher, MD is an internist in Wellesley, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine (Clinical Instructor, Family Medicine) in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

70 Hastings St Wellesley, MA 02481
Telehealth available

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Dr. Isselbacher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Isselbacher

4.5

15 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Susan – Nov 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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John D. – Oct 08, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Boston, MA – Dec 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 14, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Marcia S. Wagner in Boston, MA – Apr 03, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 12, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Isselbachers approach to patient care is deeply personal, thoughtful, and grounded in partnership. At Exceptional Health, she believes that medical care should be as compassionate as it is comprehensive. She takes time to truly listen to her...read more

biography

Karen T. Isselbacher, M.D., is the Founder and CEO of Exceptional Health. With a strong lineage of physicians in her family, medicine has always been an inherent part of her life. Dr. Isselbachers unwavering dedication to patient care has earned...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Ma

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Mt Auburn Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Ma

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Boston University School Of Medicine (clinical Instructor, Family Medicine)

    Medical School, 1985
  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Exceptional Health70 Hastings St Wellesley, MA 02481
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  • Hours
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Exceptional Health

Exceptional Health70 Hastings St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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