Dr Death Stay away Arrogant Staff , over Meds Patients Doesn't care ... just plays his Violin Greatest Dr Ever ! , if you want to DIE ! Staff Manager thinks she's a Dr and tells you what you should or should not take for Symptoms. No communication skills. Then they pass you off to other staff to collaborate her ignorance. The Dr needs to retire and MAGA Over medicates , then says " drive in and let's see what else works" how does "one drive in" if ones medication has burden them for what he has done by over medicating. I have requests a full legal investigation and filed a formal complaint with the Board and will participate in a class action lawsuit that is intended. This kind of Heath-care has to stop. He and this attitude of over prescribing meds and ignoring patients symptoms with the medication prescribed is the problem with today's health care. Bottom line , my opinion as well as the majority of "Yelp viewers" Stay Away Share and help stop this abuse . read more

Dr. Gorbaty is an awesome primary doctor. He is very thorough and doesn't rush the appointment. He has an onsite blood lab machine that takes about 15 minutes to run and he provides you with various recommendations based on the results. The staff are courteous and respectful as well. read more

I just read a bad review saying the same thing I'm about to say.The doctor's staff has no education in meds and yet they'll battle you over topics they're not qualified to speak about. They're certainly not doctors and it's illegal for them to ask about our medical history but they do. They need to be retrained. read more

Dr. Gorbady is one of the best. He reminds me of tv's Dr. House who can look at and diagnose the most unusual conditions. I really do not understand the negative comments other than (assuming) some people do not have the respect for an old-time, small traditional office. There is a reason why this team is busy. read more

Among the best of doctors, he gives time and attention to his patients, while i know it can not easily be said of many doctors. A doctor whom i regard highly for his analysis, and his advice. A trustworthy physivian who has earned respect, through loyalty to his patients, and his service to his profession. Thank you Dr.. Gorbaty and your office personnel who help you to service your patients. read more

I was referred to Dr Gorbaty by one of my friends. I was with my previous Dr for 15 years , but unfortunately my former Dr was more concern about botox rather than my health so it was finally time to go... I became a big fan of Dr Gorbaty from the day first ,very considerate about your health & very patient he is an expert in his field & confident with his diagnosis. I had a very nice experience with office staff they are very nice & pleasant . I will recommend this Doctor to all my friends & colleges. read more

Dr. Gorbaty is an amazing doctor. I went there for the first time and felt so comfortable and he helped me schedule all of my tests the same day. If you want a knowledgeable doctor that knows what they're talking about, go see Dr. Gorbaty. read more

Just got my first physical done by Dr. Gorbaty and was greatly assisted by his MA Tatiana. The man is practical and direct! Does not beat around the bush. He likes to joke around as well and makes you feel very comfortable. Dr. Gorbaty got me acceptance referrals to 3 other services the same day: eyes, labs, and a gyno visit. Tatiana the medical assistant in the front is very sweet and well mannered. Will recommend to more people! read more

honestly i had the worst expreience here. He was so rude to me because of my insurance plan. Never called me back with blood results and when i called them almost daily they said they never got a fax when quest told me they had it. When i called them back yet again to give them results they told me doctor will call me and yet again, nothing. The worst doctor in town if you ask me. Going to change asap! read more

'm not even going to get into how rude his staff are. Let's talk about this old, grumpy, nasty man that calls himself a doctor specializing in geriatrics. My mother was told she has type 2 diabetes. Her feet are swelling. She has horrible foot pain. Dr. Gorbaty argued with me that her feet were swollen. He never addressed her diabetes. He prescribed her Tramidol, which is not a drug you give an elderly person. Any doctor should know this! He gave her depression pills. These drugs made her dementia worse and turned her into a zombie. I took her off the drugs, and she improved. I told her my sister has been calling the neurologist to refill my mom's Lidocain and he won't return her calls. He said, "Smart man! " And he laughed. Now my mom is in the hospital in critical condition and her lactic acid levels are extremely high.. Im assuming from the diabetes he never helped her with. This man has hurt my mother and made her condition worse and has always made me feel like I am bothering him by bringing my mother in. He's about 90 years old himself so let's hope he gets as sick as he has made my mom, very soon, so he can suffer like my mom is. Nasty, nasty, useless piece of garbage this doctor is. And now my mom is dying because of his negligence. read more

Dr. Gorbaty is a caring professional who takes responsibility for his patients. Even if I call him with an emergency in the evening he calls back within 10-15 minutes. I truly appreciate his knowledge and know how. Warmest Regards, Laurie Saida read more

I was surprised to meet dr Gorbaty- he has a very pleasant manner and is very thorough that's why he takes his time . I told him I was on methotrexate for my arthritis and needed help with something , he took his time to review my history and took care of my issue. He also mentioned to me other things that were helpful that I didn't know about from my other doctors bc they are rushed . He might make u wait a while but he's thorough and a nice intelligent doctor. read more

This was a complaint that I filed against him on my sister's behalf. This man should have his license revoked; worst doctor I've ever seen. Dr. Isaac Gorbaty, my sister's (Sharon K. Casey) Internal Medicine and Nephrologist practitioner was offended by some legitimate questions I asked on her behalf regarding his treatment and refused further treatment of her and demanded that we leave his office under threat of police intervention. the issues at hand were two, one had to do with why it took ten days to review the results of an ultrasound of her kidneys when the data was available from Renaissance Imaging 48 hours after the test and the other was my asking why he kept her on two blood pressure medications for over a decade when her blood pressure remained high (it was 189/120 at the office) and he didn't even recommend that she seek further attention at an ER facility. His sarcastic answer to me was that he "must be a terrible doctor" and then he fired my sister as a patient. My reply was that he did not have the right to behave that way and I demanded an honest answer to a sincere question. Dr. Gorbaty's treatment of my sister on both issues were triggers and causes for anxiety which I believe contributed to the elevated blood pressure. I have specific details of the kidney ultrasound results as well as the blood pressure medications which I would be happy to supply at any time but I have never seen a doctor act as emotionally, unprofessionally and unethically as Dr. Isaac Gorbaty. My name is John C. Casey, brother of Sharon who will be filing a separate complaint and we also intend to inform Tarzana Medical Center of Dr. Isaac Gorbaty's irrational behavior and complete disregard of the Hippocratic Oath by which he is bound. read more

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 18411 Clark St, Ste 206 Tarzana CA 91356 818.708.3143 read more

I don't like this Doctor. He has a bad attitude. He usually has something snarky and sarcastic to say. I just always find myself feeling offended when I leave his office. He's very unnecessarily sarcastic. Goodbye Doctor read more

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. read more

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. read more

Dr. Gorbaty is was very thorough when asking about my medical history. He listed to my concerns and answered all my questions. He made sure to refer me to specialists for tests and overall I'm very happy with selecting Dr. Gorbaty as my new PCP. All of the staff in the office are friendly and professional! read more

Worst doctor ever. Does not know anything, terrible attitude, worst front desk staff, dingy and dirty office building reeks of urine. Worst part was Gorbaty himself. What a shitbag! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Isaac Gorbaty, Board Certified Internist, for a few years now -- was very impressed when he was briefly with a group of doctors nearby. The group changed significantly -- a couple of docs left, another (my doc at the time) retired, etc. I became disenchanted with the remaining "group" and 'found' Dr. Gorbaty in his own new practice. I've never been happier -- he is so personable and knowledgeable -- and he makes visiting the doctor fun; I love chatting with him -- he allows plenty of time with each patient and is very thorough -- you can get your basic lab results while you wait as he has a mini-lab right on site. He goes over the results with you right there... I've phoned him a time or two with concerns and he always gets back to me quickly with good advice/counsel. Getting appointments and dealing with any billing issues is simple, too. I would recommend Dr. Gorbaty to everyone -- and unlike some here who take issue with the office staff, I've never had any problem; they are always pleasant and helpful to me on the phone and in the office. I do not understand these bad reviews of the staff at all. read more

Took my mother there, it was her first appointment with Dr Gorbaty. We waited over an hour after the scheduled time. When the Dr came in and found out that my mother's coverage was through MediCal, he did not stop making passive aggressive comments every chance he'd get about how California will go bankrupt but at least my mom can get her eyes checked for free, how Jerry Brown will make sure this state will go down etc. It got to the point where I wanted to let him know that neither my mother or myself were interested in his political views but I wanted to get the referral letter and get over with it. I don't care what your political views are but when you're a doctor you have to keep them to yourself while you're with patients. Not professional at all. read more

Office and Staff are very nice and professional. Dr Gorbaty spends a good time with you allowing you to express any health concerns. He's just overall a good doctor I have been going there for 2 years now! His staff always picks up the phone it's very easy to schedule and get in for a appointment read more

Saw Dr. Gorbaty for the first time today. Was very happy with both him and his staff. Felt very comfortable with him and his knowledge. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! I like his sense of humor. Very deserving of my 5-star rating. If I had listened to the bad reviews from some people I would have missed the opportunity for Dr. G to be my doctor. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Terrible, unprofessional, and careless especially when it came to lab results. I needed to express this a while ago...

As a 1st time patient w/ a serious med emergency & needing a referral only, my initial call to th office was unfriendly by MA Nancy, she had no empathy and cut me short. Once I came into th office, the next day I knew exactly who Nancy was by her unpleasant tone,answering my questions b4 I asked completely, giving me assumed responses w/ lack of detail. Maybe its my front office experience, maybe she has been there long, maybe she can draw blood. Whatever it is, she needs a class in medical professionalism FAST read more

UPDATE: I found out the doctor did a Hep B and C test on me at my check up, telling me now that this is a standard test he does with all patients. But I am immune to Hep B... He sent a letter to try to rid himself of fault and fired me as a patient, even though months ago I told him I was seeking a new doctor. "If you aren't happy, Los Angeles is a big city, there are other doctors." - Dr. Gorbaty Went for a physical, ended up with an $85 and a $770 bill because they sent my labs to the wrong, out of network lab. Dr ran a bunch of tests without explaining that they aren't included in a preventive care physical (which is supposed to incur no cost). I've been trying to get this resolved for 2 months. The visit itself was pleasant and the staff are nice, they've helped lessened the bill down, but I still shouldn't be paying hundreds of dollars when I asked for one test and assumed all the others were included in preventive care as they have always been in my experience. Very disappointing, lesson has been learned: stay away from doctors unless I truly need it. read more

The receptionist is incredibly rude and unhelpful.... I was told to arrive 15 minutes early... Watched the doctor walk into the building from lunch 30 minutes after the appt started... Unhelpful, just filled out a form as fast as possible... I have a major illness as well read more

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. read more

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 1st 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. read more

I concur with these other bad reviews. The staff are nasty from day one. They are examples of their racist leader Dr. Gorbaty. For over a year I tolerated this rude group of assholes, including the doctor. He is always saying what they didn't teach him in med school every time u ask a question. Well...take a class or somethin...given his age, he probably went to med school before I was born. I have had it with this office. I told the receptionist why I wouldn't be back...no response ..funny, for once she shut up!! DONE. I ONLY GAVE A STAR BECAUSE THEY WON'T POST WITHOUT AT LEAST ONE STAR. THEY GET ZERO!! read more

Dr Gorbaty has been my primary doctor for several years. He is kind, caring, thorough, conservative, and has a great bedside manner! He listens to your issues and treats your problems with professionalism and empathy. He also does great acupuncture. I have referred many friends to him and they feel well cared for too. read more

If your looking for a doctor who takes his time to evaluate your condition and has top notch bedside manner, he's your doc. The staff can be a bit standoffish at first but once you become a regular they take the time to get to know you. I rarely have to wait longer than 5 minutes and that's because this office practices with care. This doctor accommodates to your needs and I can say with confidence that if it wasn't for him, i'd likely be dead. I was hesitant to give my review because I don't want the masses to flock over but he is real GEM who practices medicine for all the right reasons. I've seen harvard grad docs who have pharmacies in their own office and it's all business. Not here, Dr. Gorbaty doesn't over schedule and actually get's to know his patients. Thank you Dr. Gorbaty, I am grateful to have found you. read more

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! read more

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 !!! read more

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! read more

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 Yelp 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. read more

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. read more

I chose to see Dr. Gorbaty based on the reviews here & I was beyond impressed with his services. He's the 1st 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. read more