Dr. Jeffrey Dorf, MD

Dorf was terrible. Stay away. Get away. Don't go there.

Dr. Dorf was very thorough in his communication and answered all my questions. He is candid, direct and was Frank in all his communication. It’s hard to find that these days. I must admit, most of what he told me, I needed to hear from him because I know my smoking habit is not only bad for me but creating all these issues in my life.

The Pulmonologist I originally went to when I was 1st diagnosed with COPD was horrible. He was rude, yelled at me and often made me cry. I have been seeing Dr. Dorf for several years. He is absolutely wonderful. He is kind, compassionate, very thorough and professional. He always takes the time to answer all my questions. I never feel rushed. When reviewing my test results, he explains them in a way that I can understand. I am extremely grateful for Dr. Dorf, and I would l not hesitate to recommend him to family or friends.

Dr. Dorf has been my pulmonologist since 2014 when I was diagnosed with IPF. He is a very professional and caring doctor who knows that his patients are dealing with a progressive disease that will never get better. He does, however, endeavor to help patients understand their disease and the process that they will go through as the result of the disease. He answers questions clearly and in language that is understandable. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a good pulmonologist who has extensive medical knowledge and will provide excellent care for his patients.

Our mother was taken to the ER in Albuquerque four years ago with breathing issues. Dr. Dorf happened to be the doctor assigned to her after admission. He ran numerous tests on mom and she was ultimately diagnosed with IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis). We asked for him to remain her doctor, and he obliged. Our mother is with us today because of Dr. Dorf's dedication and expertise in this field. We live in Grants, NM, (an hour and fifteen minutes from Albuquerque) and would take mom to her appointment every three or six months to receive quality care from Dr. Dorf. He is straightforward and will answer any questions you may have. Sometimes the truth is hard to hear, but in the end, it is appreciated and manageable. Our only regret is having to say goodbye. Mom saw him for the last time before his retirement on June 9th. Our family will forever be grateful to Dr. Dorf and all he did for our mother. God bless

Four years ago my mother was told by a different doctor, she had pulmonary fibrosis so she was put on oxygen. A few weeks went by and my mother’s health was deteriorating so we took her to ER at Lovelace Women’s. Dr. Dorf was the doctor who treated her while she was in the hospital for those five days. At the time he ran tests, asked a lot of questions, and created a health plan that ultimately saved her life. Dr. Dorf is an honest, caring, and exceptional doctor who has gone above and beyond for my mother. Recently my mother was not feeling well, and we took her back into his office. Once again, he ran more tests and discovered an issue , unrelated to her lung disease. He immediately called that evening to let us know she needed immediate medical attention, and we need to to take her to the ER. While she was in the ER, he made sure his office was in contact with them. We are deeply saddened to hear Dr. Dorf is retiring. We will always thank him for saving our mother’s life!

Dr Dorf listens to your concerns and explains things in an easy manner. He makes you feel comfortable and does not rush through appointment. I highly recommend him.

I've been a patient of Dr. Dorf for many years. He has managed and cared for my respiratory issues with the utmost professionalism. I would recommend him to anyone.

I've been a pt of Dr Dorf's for about 10yrs. I owe my life literally to him. He brought me back from deaths bed in Jan.'17 & kept me healthy alive long enough to receive a bilateral lung transplant in July '21. He continues to work at keeping me & my new lungs healthy & strives to do all He can to give me the best life possible. He takes time with his patients, explains things so his pt can understand, tries to address their concerns, involves the family & treats each patient as an individual. You may not always at first agree with his treatment plan as was my experience because he changed many of my meds & methods of administration, but you will find out as I did that, he's doing what he needs to get or keep you well & help you get the results you're looking for. I'll miss Dr Dorf as I move to a new state & new insurance. I only hope I can find another doctor who is somewhere near as compassionate about their patients. Hope you'll consider him if looking for a new Pulmonologist.

Dr Dorf is an excellent Pulmonologist. He’s not a hold your hand Dr. Which is good!! He listens carefully to the patient and invokes you in his thought process concerning your disease. He’s patient and extremely focused on your well being. I have stage 4 COPD and with Dr Dorf care I have not been hospitalized in over 4 years. Never rushed or my concerns dismissed. Great Dr

This guy was too busy putting down my dad for being a former smoker, making odd accusations, and making up bizarre scenarios that he wouldn't listen to anything we had to say. No matter what we said, he argued with us, made a snide comment or belittled us. We tried to keep it positive and redirect the conversation 3 or 4 times and when we finally called him on his behavior he got pouty and weirder. He apologized but within a few minutes was back to attacking my dad about his life, his health, his past smoking, his other doctors, my mom (who wasn't there and whom he's never met). It was, by far, the most bizarre encounter I've ever had with a doctor. Hopefully he really is retiring and he can go be a terrible person somewhere outside the medical field and away from people.

Dr didn't show up for 2nd appointment. First appt was rude and argumentative.

My visit was a great experience. Dr Dorf is a very well educated doctor. He has a very pleasant personality. Above all he listens to what you have to say which is rare these days. I was extremely happy with my visit especially since I read so many negative reviews. I had to realize that most people who leave reviews is because they are unhappy.

My wife is seeing Dr Ford I her husband am in there with her this man always seems angry never listens to his patients doesn't have an ounce of care for them I would not recommend him to anyone he guesses at the diagnosis very unprofessional!. Waste of time find another

Dr. Dorf is negligent and nearly cost me my life. I would strongly advise a second opinion.

He does not sugar coat your health issues or treatment. He will tell it like it is. Stern but knowledgeable. I have been told by many in the know, he is the best in town. Honest but stern.

This man has no business working with people. He has no empathy for patients and is very quick to jump to the worst diagnosis without an actual diagnosis from the proper channels. He will trick you into signing a DNR and send you home on hospice so he doesn't have to deal with you again. Thankfully, we sought other avenues and was pleasantly surprised to find out, he was wrong. As we expected. If he has told you you have no hope, or implied it, GET A SECOND OPINION!

Great Pulmonologist! Caring and explains well!

Dr. Dorf was very upfront with all the information concerning my mother. He was very diligent in making sure she was getting the treatments she needed. He and his associates are very knowledgeable and are some of the best around.

Excellent doctor. I am always impressed with Dr. Dorf. He goes to great lengths for his patients, is very honest, and has a good sense of humor. He is one of the most hard working, diligent doctors I have ever met.