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Dr. Howell Goldfarb, MD

Dr. Howell Goldfarb, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Howell Goldfarb, MD is a pain medicine physician in Wellington, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida JFK Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

2585 S State Road 7 Ste 110 Wellington, FL 33414
Telehealth available

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Dr. Goldfarb's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goldfarb

3.6
43 ratings, 26 with a written review
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Pain Management
I am a new patient to this office. I have been there 3 times. Great staff. Very helpful. Dr. Goldfarb is wonderful. He took the time to listen to me about my pain issue and made a plan to correct the problem. He has nice bedside manner and was genuinely concerned about making me feel better. Highly recommended!
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
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Nov 08, 2024
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Pain Doc who knows what he's doing
Everyone at the Palms Wellington was very caring & careful & Dr. Goldfarb is extremely knowledgeable & experienced in performing pain relieving procedures.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 08, 2024
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Awful office no care for the patient whatsoever…
This is an awful office, no care for the patients whatsoever…you can be in excruciating pain and they don’t care…the worst experience ever…would never recommend to anyone
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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SS – Jul 19, 2024
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I have had nothing but pleasurable experiences! Caring staff and awesome Doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Peter Wood in Royal Palm Beach, FL – Feb 15, 2024
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Pain Quickly Addressed
I contacted the office, and within three days, had an appointment to see Dr. Goldfarb. I started treatment a few days later.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2023
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WORST OFFICE STAFF EVER!
I have been calling this office for the past 6 months regarding an error in their billing. I have left several messages as well as text messages with NO REPLY! My next call will be to the Medical Board and BBB as they are not responsible enough to return my phone call.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 11, 2023
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I’m copying and pasting this review so I don’t spend more time than necessary on this less than pleasant experience. I am almost 70 years old. I been dealing with chronic pain since 2000. Surgery not an option for any of it. In 2005 I was referred to Comprehensive Pain Care for breakthrough pain my doctor couldn't treat. An MRI was done followed by injections. The whole process wasn’t awful and it relieved my pain. Late in 2022 I went to Dr. Goldfarb again for breakthrough pain. A MRI was ordered. The pain resolved on its own so treatment wasn’t needed. In 2023 I was going to transfer to Comprehensive Pain Care due to previous contact. At my appointment I waited in the waiting room for over an hour. Then I was seen by a PA who consulted with Dr. Goldfarb about my situation. She told me he said they don’t prescribe pain patches with as high of a dosage as I was on (since 2005). They had my medical records from 2005 and 2022 confirming my condition. Another appointment was made to give them time to consult with my current doctor. I told them the appointment was past the expiration date on my meds and I couldn't go without my medication without suffering serious consequences. I was told Dr. Goldfarb would be out of the office any earlier. Other arrangements were not even suggested. Dr. G was still physically in the office and not even consulted with. I was kind of left hanging. I did find another place that gave me an appointment quickly and the doctor gave me a prescription to last until they could get my records. I was generous with the 2 stars on the review because they do have one redeeming quality in an employee named Rey. He handles appointment scheduling and phone traffic among other duties. He is a bright star in their otherwise gloomy existence. He always goes above and beyond while dealing with patients.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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DJ Web – May 13, 2023
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Lisa M
Dr. Goldfarb always takes care of my health issues. I trust him completely.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2022
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He has helped me with pain in the past and I return to him as needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Robert Burrows – Nov 20, 2021
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Waited for almost an hour in the exam room He is very arrogant and self-centered Staff seems very uncaring He will tell you that nobody is better than him I had 5+ procedures from him and nothing has helped Do not recommend and will not return
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Marv Cirota – Nov 09, 2021
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Expect no phone calls answered by the office no response to messages or texts
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2021
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Dr Goldfarb and his Staff at Comprehensive Pain Care are Incredibly gracious and kind to their patients. Willing to go above and beyond caring for the patient, right to expressed compassion . Truly a blessed location in South Florida to seek care. Thank You Dr Goldfarb
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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S Drew – Aug 10, 2021
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Dr. Goldfarb is an excellent physician. I am a patient of his. His staff is caring and helpful. However in the last week and a half I have left messages, texts as I had a procedure two weeks ago that requires follow up but no response. On Monday a MA picked up the phone & promised that scheduler will call me but here we are on Wednesday and no response. Does anyone know if something happened in the office as this is not a normal response from them? Concerned patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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CER – Jul 28, 2021
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Goldfarb! The office staff and nurses are friendly, professional, and take their time with you. Dr. Goldfarb is excellent with diagnosing an issue. Many doctors rush you and will not take the time to explain to you what to expect with a procedure or during the procedure. Not the case here! The nurses and Dr. Goldfarb made sure that I understood what was happening and if I was comfortable. Not to mention that I feel so much better. Thank you!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jul 09, 2021
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Excellent. He is caring and helpful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 09, 2021
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Does not make me wait. Always on appt time. Extremely knowledgeable and willing to explain and help. Would highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Janet Powell – Jun 26, 2021
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I had severe daily back pain from failing from a roof and after I started pain management with Dr. Goldfarb he gave me my life back. He and his staff are excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Tim – Jun 26, 2021
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My visit was successful and Dr Goldfarb and his staff are wonderful. It is a pleasure to go this office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Elinor Saler – Jun 24, 2021
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Very informative. Dr. Goldfarb gives me all my options of what he can do and I like that. He’s honest. The staff is very nice too. Highly recommend this office
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Christopher McLean – May 25, 2021
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ATTN: DR. GOLDFARB, Do you know what your staff is doing? I saw Dr. Goldfarb in Aug 2019 for a new patient visit and again to review test results. Due to unexpected travel, I was unable schedule the recommended procedure at the time but was told to call when ready. After returning to the area, Florida went in to COVID shut down. Finally, when I called in Aug 2020 to schedule the procedure, I was told that I needed to start all over from the beginning even though my condition had not changed. I asked if I could speak with the doctor or have him call me. Melissa, the Office Supervisor and very poor communicator, told me not to expect a call back, as this is "policy." Annoyed with her, I replied "I will find another doctor." I never received a call from Dr. Goldfarb so today, I tried to schedule an appointment, any appointment, even to start over. I was transferred to Melissa again, who said she would not schedule me to see my doctor (ever again) because I "self-discharged." Really??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jennifer D Carlyon – Sep 29, 2020
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Dr. Howell Goldfarb, MD is a pain medicine physician in Wellington, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Practice

Office2585 S State Road 7 Ste 110 Wellington, FL 33414
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