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Dr. Thomas Namey, MD
Nuclear Medicine*
50+ years of experience
Dr. Thomas Namey, MD is a nuclear medicine physician in Knoxville, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1973. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.
3 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3 Star Rating (47 reviews)
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Dr. Namey's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Namey
3.0
47 ratings, 8 with a written review
| 5 star | 49% | 49% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 49% | 49% |
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Wonderful and extremely intelligent Doctor. Quite open and easy to speak to!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Office environment
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T.Curtis – Sep 17, 2020
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Very positive experience . Dr. Namey accurately diagnosed me and has tremendously improved my health.
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
No results
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J. Moody – Feb 06, 2020
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Misdiagnosed, ended up in hospital severe times and rehabilitation center due to some effects of unnecessary medication's. Went to a new rheumatologist and told them we would sign for previous treatment records and they stated that DR Namey never sends his records when requested. I would advise to stay away from him .
What went well
- 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
11 others found this helpful
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Sandi in Knoxville, TN – May 20, 2018
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Accurately diagnosed what other physician's missed. He spends time with his patients. He listens and is caring. He is also the most intelligent physician I have had. Trust his diagnosis and treatment plan. It works! He has had me in remission for years.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Petra – Apr 13, 2018
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Was treated for a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis /psoriatic arthritis for over 1 1/2 years with antibiotics. I questioned the safety of taking antibiotics on a long term basis. He responded by asking if I would rather end up taking biologics or DMARDS. I sought a 2nd opinion. I was MISDIAGNOSED by him!! I have osteoarthritis. He spends time with you but he focuses on what he has written in various publications.
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
19 others found this helpful
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Sep 20, 2017
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I wish I was half as smart as Dr. Namey. I didn't realize how bad I felt until after this wonderful human treated me. I have been to doctor after doctor and nothing was helping. It was always the same advice, use heat and take flexeril. dr Namey was the first to offer a preventative treatment that treated the root cause instead of masking the issue. I trust the man with my life. Not only does he listen, he takes the time to teach me better than my medical classes ever could.
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
13 others found this helpful
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Kayla longmire in Knoxville, TN – Aug 04, 2017
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Dr. Namey is the best for a multitude of different diseases. He is extremely knowledgable and friendly. He also takes the time to know exactly what is going on instead of popping into the room and leaving. I can tell he really cares about his patients.
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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Myrtle Beach, SC – May 10, 2017
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Dr. Namey is very knowledgeable and caring. He accurately diagnosed a condition that others missed. He has my hormones under control. He tries to save the patient money. He is fantastic. When I first saw him I was in severe pain. I am no longer in pain. He gives the best steroid injections. Since seeing him I have lost weight following his suggestions. Trust him and stick with the treatment. I'm doing very well.
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
8 others found this helpful
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C.M. in Knoxville, TN – Oct 02, 2016
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Namey to family and friends is 3 out of 5
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Dr. Thomas Namey, MD is a nuclear medicine physician in Knoxville, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1973. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.Nuclear Medicine
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Yale University
Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Nuclear Medicine®
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Nuclear Medicine
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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