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Dr. Thomas Fame, MD

Dr. Thomas Fame, MD

Allergy & Immunology*

Dr. Thomas Fame, MD is an allergist-immunologist in Radford, VA. Dr. Fame has extensive experience in Environmental Allergies. He is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Fame specializes in the area of Allergy & Immunology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews

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Dr. Fame's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fame

3.5

21 ratings, 15 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 10, 2024
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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
Helpful
Nov 28, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ron Coscia – Oct 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
C. H. – Sep 07, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Maggie Davies – May 29, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Diane Yech – May 28, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Some1 who does have allergies and asthma – Oct 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 03, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Tammy in Roanoke , VA – Nov 28, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charles in Ferrum, VA – Apr 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Corey Harris – Apr 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richmond, VA – Jan 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Hillman in Tega Cay, SC – Aug 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Listen to the patient and try to solve their issues the best I can, or direct them to the help they need. When you leave- I hope that you've learned something.

biography

Dr. Tom Fame is the second oldest of nine children, born in Rochester, NY. He worked at his father&rsquos bar and restaurant growing up, and later moved to Texas, Oklaho
  • Allergy & Immunology

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  • National Jewish Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Allergy & Immunology®
Allergy & Immunology
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  • Creole

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lewisgale Medical Center

    1900 Electric Rd
    Salem, VA 24153
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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