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Dr. Thomas Worster, MD

Dr. Thomas Worster, MD

Rheumatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Worster, MD is a rheumatologist in Bloomington, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Worster has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Greene County General Hospital and Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

2605 E Creeks Edge Dr Bloomington, IN 47401
Telehealth available
(812) 332-1977

Dr. Worster is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Worster specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Worster's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Worster

4.4
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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14%
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I have been to 4 rheumatologists and Dr. Worster is the only one that I have been to that took the time to actually listen and ordered the proper blood work and determined my diagnosis. Great doctor in my opinion.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Steve miller – Jul 06, 2021
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He takes time to explain things thoroughly. He listens and his years of experience are evident in his knowledge and patience. Doctors like him are a rare breed. Most are driven to rush to see more patients. He does not ever give that impression at all. He truly cares.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2021
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Dr. Worster always listens and takes as much time as needed to explore an issue and discuss treatment options. Reviews past visits to follow up on anything unresolved or that is a recurrent problem. Noted another commenter who cited dissatisfaction with IU Health. I second that opinion. Doctors clearly are pushed to limit visits and order tests as often as possible. IU Health also requires me to get expensive treatments as outpatient at hospital rather than nurse-administered at doctor's office. Difference in cost: $23,000 versus $6,000. Poor customer service, hard to get anyone on the phone, two or more days to return calls, call in prescription refills, etc. So, while I am very satisfied with Dr. Worster, and other doctors in the IU Health system, service overall has worsened significantly with the takeover by IU 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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Hoosier Mama – Jul 11, 2019
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Liked him very much
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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Melody in Columbus , IN – Jun 28, 2019
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He has been better to me than some of my own GPs--I see him once a year, and he took the time to read my blood labs and tell me they showed me to be diabetic (the ordering physician didn't even take time to read them. Went the extra mile to get me into a diabetes education class and has always been willing to order PT for me--there are a few decent people left and he is one, and his staff are darling women also
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2019
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Never! Just a revolving door. Get in get out. Violated HIPPA. Disclosed information without my consent to my family doctor.
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
  • Long wait times
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Ajc76 – Feb 06, 2019
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He was a good doctor before he signed on with IU. He made the comment one day that since he signed on with IU that he was just there to draw his paycheck. I know the new laws for pain medications and most doctors won't explain them to you because it is more work for their staff. Dr. Worster also made that comment to me one day. My mother went through hell with pain and he refused to help her with it. She is gone now but a doctor needs compassion. He has none.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Pamda1958 in Linton Indiana – Jan 17, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Worster, MD is a rheumatologist in Bloomington, IN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Worster has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Worster is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    St. Vincent Medical Group Inc.2605 E Creeks Edge Dr Bloomington, IN 47401
    1

    Practice

    Bloomington Endoscopy Center LLC550 S Landmark Ave Bloomington, IN 47403
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Greene County General Hospital

      1185 N 1000 W
      Linton, IN 47441

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

      91%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      90%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital

      2900 16th St
      Bedford, IN 47421

    • Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital

      642 W Hospital Rd
      Paoli, IN 47454
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality