Isaac Gorbaty, MD

Started going to this doc, and he is really GOOD!
Very thorough, and really seems to know his stuff!
His assistant Norma RAWKS! She goes out of her way to help in every situation :)
So glad I finally found a DECENT office!

On my first visit the Doctor used his Laptop to find the information on my injury. That was very discomforting, and extremely unprofessional. To top it off, it’s now the second day that i am unable to reach him or anyone in the office because the mailbox is full. I’m changing my primary care doctor immediately.

I had the same internist for many years. He moved away and the nursing staff at Tarzana Hospital highly recommended Dr. Gorbaty (who would be a better judge?) I was nicely greeted upon my arrival by his busy staff for my first appointment. I had to wait awhile but the nice ladies kept me informed of the Doctor’s status.
Dr. Gorbaty did the most comprehensive exam and history on me that I have ever had. He was very patient, took his time explaining everything, and made good suggestions to me for staying healthy.
Dr. Gorbaty’s staff are always pleasant. They are busy and efficient. One assistant, Norma, has always been very helpful… especially when I call with questions. They are professional at all times.
I highly recommend Gr. Gorbaty and his great staff!

Dr. Gorbaty is wonderful and he spends the time with you as a new patient. He is very thorough and is very well respected. He is very calm and seems to be a very nice man. I have done some research on him. If the nurses at the hospital like the doctor, it generally means he is awesome and have a great bedside manner.
I had to wait almost half an hour past my appointment time. I did arrive 15 minutes early, so I waited a total of about an hour in the waiting room and another 15 minutes in the examine room.
It is a bit difficult to get an appointment because you have to deal with his staff. There are two ladies working there and one is tolerable, but Norma is absolutely awful. She is cold, rude, and constantly rushing you. She did not smile the whole time I was there. They both roll their eyes at patients and talk about them in Spanish. I do speak a bit of Spanish and can understand them.
I would give the doctor 4 stars, but the staff is terrible. Two stars is very generous for the entire office experience.
If you can deal with that type of behavior, you may want to give this doctor a try. Just make sure you have patience and let the belittling attitude of the staff roll off your shoulders.

I am excited — I got a new doctor. After not seeing a doc for a few years, I decided to find a new doc for a checkup. I only came in for a physical — I wasn’t sick or anything. The appointment was on time! I arrived on time, and there was no wait. Dr. Gorbaty was really knowledgeable, nice and courteous. He even addressed me by my last name, a courtesy too often lost due to a lapse in culture in today’s society. He went over my results in detail. He has a lot of experience. Even when he drew blood, he had skills — didn’t have to poke me 3 times, even though I have almost no veins. I asked him to be my physician. Good guy. I look forward to seeing him next year.

I chose to see Dr. Gorbaty based on the reviews here & I was beyond impressed with his services. He’s the 1^st dr I have ever seen do a thorough evaluation & spend @1hr for initial exam. He asked questions I had never heard a physician ask like would like to be an organ donor & who’s in charge to make decisions if something happens to you. He ordered many further tests & provided adequate referrals & patiently listened to all of my symptoms. He even called afterwards to share the results of the exams. He displayed a great sense of humor as well. And even more surprising, he actually scheduled one client at a time, I was the only one in the office & had a short wait. I want everyone to know that good caring physicians exist & Dr. Gorbaty is one of them! It took me over 20yrs to find one, but I finally found one.

Plus 5more stars. Dr. Gorbaty is a true Physician!
He treats my entire family, including my MIL who is battling cancer. Since the beginning of her diagnosis, Dr. Gorbaty has gone above and beyond to ensure she is taken care of, all questions answered, and anything else she or us might need as we fight this together.
Dr. Gorbaty does not rush through his appt and will take the time to discuss, in detail, any and all of your concerns.
He tells some great jokes too! AND the girls in the front are FABULOUS and efficient. Thanks team.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Gorbaty for the past year and some change, and I have found Dr. Gorbaty to be very kind and considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. His background is impeccable. The office isn’t part of a large group of doctors. When you to talk with his staff, they sound a little rushed on the phone, but when you actually go in and talk to them, they’re very personable, and they’re committed to organization and efficiency. I think any negative comments about Dr. G. are not really grounded in fact but moreover in perception. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Dr. Gorbaty is a board certified internist. He is also board certified as a geriatrician, nephrology, critical care. If lab is required, it is done during your visit and the printed results are given to you during your visit. Dr. Gorbaty takes time to show you your lab results and discuss the results with you. Office is clean, bright with windows in the exam rooms. Staff is very helpful.

Unprofessional doctor

I just went to the office once and I will never go again. The doctor is ok, but The staff are very impatient, not helpful, irresponsible. Will not provide the info you need and have a bad attitude. Do not waste your time and money here. Go find another doctor !!!

Dr. Gorbaty is awesome. He takes his time, is patient, and thourough. Even the staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean and neat office. Not much more you could ask for in a personal physician.

This is as good as it gets for a managed care doctor. Feels like PPO. Excellent office staff. Not too busy. No long hold times on phone or rude office staff. No long waits. MD pays attention and is concerned. Easy access to care.
The very best thing about Dr Gorbay is he calls me same day or next day with abnormal tests and always mails results with comments. He also always is responsive to concerns. Im very happy there.

I’m not a worry-​ward when it comes to my health meaning I don’t make frequent visits or have too many health conditions… just an fyi.
So, after some research with my new insurance Dr. Gorbaty was the only Doc I found with relatively good reviews (if any) AND accepting new patients, so I went for it.
After our 1^st meeting Dr. Gorbaty sent me to a lab for some annual tests. They took blood, etc.
A couple days later I get a voicemail from Dr. Gorbaty himself (not a nurse) disclosing all my results from the test explaining how everything looked normal but that I should start taking some Vitamin B pills.
Never had a doctor taken the time like Dr. Gorbaty did to make sure I was aware of things to look out for etc. So I was very appreciative of his voicemail.
I’ve been back since for a shoulder injury in which Dr. Gorbaty recommended some physical therapy but verified nothing was broken.
Appointments are easy here. And I definately recommend Dr. Gorbaty.

I had a car accident recently and needed to find a doctor to check me out since I was having headaches. I found Dr. Gorbaty on Unilocal along with his high ratings and reviews and decided to check him out. Here’s what I thought:
Pros:
*clean, small office setting that’s bright and welcoming instead of feeling sterile
*pleasant office workers
*he did not push medication, x-​rays, or scans
*he gave a very thorough examination (very refreshing personality)
Cons:
*had to wait 30+ minutes after being having weight and blood pressure measurements taken by the nurse although she said «he’ll be with you shortly»
*the person that checks you in is the same person who handles payments which is not a good thing when there people needing both services
All in all, I will definitely be back and he will continue to be my primary care physician.

I visited Dr. Gorbaty today, I was not feelng well and he saw me last minute the day before New Years Eve with no problem. He has been my regular doctor for a couple of years now. I was also happy to see today that he now has his own unshared office. You won’t find a doctor more thorough than Dr. Gorbaty. I was shocked the first time I saw him because he is completely different than any other doctor I’ve ever been to as far as spending time making sure that every T is crossed and every I is dotted. You will feel totally taken care of and know that he will not let you leave with questions. I highly recommend Dr Gorbaty!

Prior to my appointment with Dr. Gorbaty yesterday, I saw three other doctors who did/​could not make an accurate diagnosis for my rather simple problem.
The other physician who he shares his office with is my primary doc, but I’m switching to Dr. Gorbaty. He’s thorough; experienced; took the time needed to evaluate me; has a nice bedside manner; and he was able to make a clinical diagnosis without all of the testing and heavy duty abx the other docs put me through, and on.
If you’re looking for a primary care physician, I highly recommend Dr. Isaac Gorbaty. (His specialties are listed below… you don’t have to be elderly [I’m not] to see him)
Isaac Gorbaty, M.D.
Internal Medicine/​Geriatrics/​Nephrology
18 411 Clark St, Ste 206
Tarzana CA 91 356
818.708.3143

I visited Dr. Gorbaty at his Wilbur location recently and though he isn’t my primary HMO doctor, I’m on a mission to change my group/​plan around to make him my primary.
The wait was minimal and the best part about it was that I didn’t get that «cattle call» feeling in the waiting room. But, the best part about the visit was that Dr. Gorbaty actually wanted to spend time to talk about family history and some precautions even though I was only there to check up on a cold. He sounded like he cared enough to want to know about me as a patient. I’ve been an HMO patient with another group for over a year and the wait is always 30+ minutes for a 2 minute visit with the doctor… my experience with Dr. Gorbaty was the exact opposite!
Hope to have similar great visits once I’m up to speed with the proper HMO group that he belongs to.