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Dr. Thomas Best, MD

Dr. Thomas Best, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Best, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Coral Gables, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Western Ontario, School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and Coral Gables Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

The Lennar Foundation Medical Center

5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd Coral Gables, FL 33146

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Dr. Best's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Best

3.4
14 ratings, 3 with a written review
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The worst experience I had in my life. Terrible professional, protected by Uhealth who didn't allow to publish real reviews. A money machine with zero consideration of patient health. Wanted to perform just cortisone shots, I did not accept and he retain my mri records and after almost 3 month suffering I finally got them. But worst part is hoy Uhealth lies and protect him, also I am not allowed to publish my review. Checking other pages I found how terrible Doctor he is with Zero Ethics.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Dr. Michael Best Orthopedic. – Mar 05, 2025
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A physician who is on time.
I have seen Dr. Best two times. Dr. Best does something that no other Dr does. Dr. Best sees patients on time or early. For my 2nd appointment which was 11:15 am I arrived at 10:30 am. By 10;45 am I was brought inside. First I saw a Dr. who is part of the team. A few minutes later Dr. Best saw me and we discussed future treatments. I was out of the office within 30 minutes. I wish all physicians treated their patients like Dr. Best.
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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Stuart Arnet – Jun 06, 2023
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I went with shoulder pain. He looked at my age and told them to xray my neck. He "as expected" saw some arthritis in my neck. Brought his team of interns in an expounded about how he knew this to be the case. TRUE, BUT WRONG!! Even his own PT specialist started treating me more for shoulder after actually listening to me and watching me move. I had an injured shoulder that Dr. Comisar at Grant did PT and medicated to fix the source of my pain. Best is anything but BEST.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Joe in Columbus, OH – Aug 10, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Best, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Coral Gables, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Western Ontario, School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of Windsor

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Victoria Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Western Ontario, School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988

  • Duke University

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American Board of Family Medicine®
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The Lennar Foundation Medical Center

The Lennar Foundation Medical Center5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd Coral Gables, FL 33146
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(305) 689-5555
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