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Dr. Adrian Popescu, MD

Dr. Adrian Popescu, MD

Pain Medicine*

Dr. Adrian Popescu, MD is a pain medicine physician in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1800 Lombard St Fl 1 Philadelphia, PA 19146
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(215) 893-2600

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Popescu specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Popescu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Popescu

2.6
10 ratings, 8 with a written review
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I went to see Dr Popescu a few years ago and I will NEVER go back to the Penn Spine center! He ordered an MRI (I had several over the years for sciatica pain and several injections) and when the report came out he told me that it does not show anything and that it is all in my head! I now have osteoporosis in my lumbar vertebrae and 4 fractures trying to figure out why. Since we ruled out blood disorders this suspicion is now falling into the numerus Cortizone injections that perhaps have leaked the material to the surrounding bones
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Dimitra Tsekoura – May 06, 2021
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Dr Popescu is an understated, wry miracle worker. I have degenerative bone disease -- I am wheeled into his office and I WALK out -- he is a light of hope for patients who have serious pain issues and don't think life is worth living. Pain is so dis-spiriting -- the doctor just injected my knee this morning -- there are no words to describe the elation of less pain. Thank you Dr. Popescu
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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myrna kresh – Jan 18, 2020
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I found Popescu to be rude and condescending. He does not listen to his patience and gives you the sense he really doesn't care . I will never go back to him nor recommend him . Prima donna with bad manners.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2019
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Dr. Popescu is a over confident doctor. Told me he has never had a complication a number of times. I found him to be unprepared and in a rush the day of my injection in my spine. He was rude to everyone around him. On follow up he was rude and condescending telling me I was born with this injury, even though I experienced this injury a year earlier. The MRI said new findings since 2015. I would not recommend him to anyone. Either he lost his compassion or never had it!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Philadelphia, PA – Feb 01, 2019
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I found Popescu to be rude and condescending. He did not listen to me. I will never go back to him nor recommend him to others.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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R Vincent – Jun 27, 2018
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Dr. Popescu is hands down THE BEST! He’s the only reason that I was able to avoid neurosurgery for a serious buldging disc. His bedside manner is incredible, but more then anything, he fixed my pain with his Cortisone injections. I went from having the worst nerve pain that I never imagined existed to being pain free for 4 months since. He’s accurate, precise, and I would recommend him to all. I’ll be forever greatful for his help.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jade in Philadelphia, PA – May 16, 2018
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Very caring and thorough, did everything he could to help with my pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bryn Mawr, PA – Oct 24, 2017
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We were very unhappy with Dr. Popescue's response time. Consult was very short. Told us to schedule for a procedure. No real explanation was given. We had to ask for a diagnosis. Injection given. No follow up by Doctor or his office. Patient sufferering from acute pain. He was disappointing.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Reading, PA – May 22, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Adrian Popescu, MD is a pain medicine physician in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine1800 Lombard St Fl 1 Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Practice

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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