Dr. Ari Isaacson

I had the PAE procedure on May 20, 2021. The results were very temporary lasting 4-5 months. It certainly wasn’t worth the pain and stress of the procedure. I can not recommend this procedure.

Lack of communication and I do not trust his decisions. He seemed very short and curt when I ask questions

Dr Isaacson has been doing prostate artery embolization (PEA) for many years at UNC, taught the procedure, and wrote the book (see Amazon). In my case, 3 weeks after my PEA I am off my high dose tamsulosin, urinating less frequently includig sleeping through the night without having to get up to pee. Thank you Dr Isaacson! Dr Isaacson's office is well set up in Raleigh, and the procedure was done under a mild sedative. Having previously been subjected to a Urolift, I can say the Prostate Artery Embolization procedure I had with Dr Isaacson was decidedly easier, simpler, and less traumatic, while being equally, if not more, effective than a Urolift.

I received superb care from Dr. Isaacson, technically in the procedure I had done and, equally, in the communication and empathy before, during, and after. A physician myself, I could not have hoped for a better doctor.

Dr Isaacson performed a PAE procedure on me and the results have been a revelation in a most positive way. Everything about my interaction with Dr Isaacson has been fantastic. His staff and the facility were first rate. He's always open to communicating and is a pleasure to interact with. I can't recommend him enough and have been singing his and the procedures praises ever since.

Dr. Isaacson performed PAE on me to shrink my enlarged prostate and did an outstanding job. He is incredibly empathetic, listens well, and is extremely well trained in what he does. Dr. Isaacson also has a first rate staff, and his cutting edge equipment and facilities are modern. He called me on weekends to see how I was doing after the procedure. I have lived in New York and California, and now in North Carolina, and I have had many doctors treat me. I can honestly say that he is the best physician I have ever had. In addition, the PAE procedure is among the least invasive approaches to treating BPH, and I have had excellent results with only minor side effects. Dr. Isaacson has performed this procedure often, and he is one of the nation's top physicians in this growing area. He provides patients all of the information they need about the procedure in a straightforward manner, and he is very patient and always answers my questions completely. He will tell you like it is.

Dr Isaacson does a good job educating you about PAE and is very responsive before, during and after the procedure. His vast experience is invaluable in getting a great outcom

I did a lot of research regarding the PAE procedure and once that I decided that it was right for me I set out to find the best Dr to perform the PAE. Again after much research, I decided to drive the 1400 mile round trip and have Dr Isaacson do the procedure. He took the time to answer my questions even before I was his patient and though he is very busy I sensed that he did it with a smile. Though in high demand and he cared enough about what I was going through to squeeze me very quickly all without any fanfare or expectations. You can tell by the hospital staff how highly regarded he is, they treat him with respect and he responds to them as a friend. Empathy in a Dr is so important and it's self evident on Dr Isaacson, he really cares about everyone. The procedure started on time, thank God it went smoothly and he finished before his "play-list" was done. I had no pain, no post PAE affects and drove home the next day. Extremely satisfied.

Very forthright, personable and talented. Performed PAE procedure on me over 3 years ago and it was life changing. The entire staff was top notch, I could not be happier about my experience at UNC

I also traveled to see Dr. Isaacson for a PAE procedure. He was awesome and obviously cared about me and my outcome. One of the best medical experiences I have ever had. I did a ton of research before I chose UNC and Dr. Isaacson.

Dr Isaacson treated me at a UNC Hospitals and was absolutely awful He made me feel even worse in an already difficult situation. He was rude, abrupt and judgmental. He is perhaps the worst physician I've come across in many years of a chronic illness. AVOID HIM!

Traveled from Philadelphia to get his surgical expertise. He is only one of several physicians in the United States to perform Prostate Arterial Embolization. If you have BPH you need to run to this man as fast as you can before your Urologist performs invasive surgery that may not be needed. His technique is cutting edge and will be the norm for BPH in the next few years.