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Dr. Anne Toohey, MD

Dr. Anne Toohey, MD

Rheumatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Anne Toohey, MD is a rheumatologist in Durham, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1977. She is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

120 William Penn Plz Durham, NC 27704
Telehealth available

Dr. Toohey 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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Toohey specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Toohey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Toohey

4.3
28 ratings, 22 with a written review
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Clueless about arthritis. No suggestions about exercises, supplements, activities. Just joint replacment. Good scolding about having primary care doctor. Hapless. Very disappointing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Mya – Jul 31, 2021
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Dr. Toohey is the best, she has been with me since day one which was about four years ago and she has helped me tremendously through my problems!!!
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
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Charles Carlson – Mar 17, 2021
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She is the best doctor I’ve ever had. Cares greatly about the whole health of her patient.
What went well
  • 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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Mar 04, 2021
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It is always a pleasant experience to have my visit with Dr. Toohey. She is very competent, caring and helpful. Her advice is thorough. Dr. Toohey is an expert in her field and I really appreciate her.
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
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Sheilah G. – Nov 22, 2020
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Dr. Toohey is a wonderful doctor. She is smart and has great bed-side manner. She explains things well and I trust her input and decisions.
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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Aug 22, 2020
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Listens and rememers things well. Great at considering the whole system.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 13, 2020
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Dr Toohey explains what is happening and what to expect. She is calm, collected and reassuring.
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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Jul 18, 2020
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Dr. Toohey is a wonderful doctor. She always pays attention to my medical needs and answers all of my questions.
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
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Wanda Ellis – Jun 26, 2020
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Excellent physician, wonderful human. Takes as much time as a patient needs. Very responsive to messages. Level-headed.
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
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Melanie See – Jun 13, 2020
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Dr. Toohey seems very compassionate, has a lot of experience, and does her homework. My visit was better than expected.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2020
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Very attentive to her patients and always shows concern for their well being. Highly recommended if you are in need of a Rheumatologist.
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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May 29, 2020
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Dr. Toohey is the most compassionate and knowledgeable healthcare provider I’ve ever seen. I highly recommend her because she treats me as if I’m her only patient she’ll see that day. Dr. Toohey’s a good listener and collaborates with me on my treatment plan.
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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Pat R. – May 15, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Toohey for 2 years since my former Rheumatologist retired from practice. Dr. Toohey listens carefully and asks follow up questions that demonstrate that she really is engaged and cares about my well being. She has shown me my xrays and compared them to previous ones while pointing out the normal and abnormal areas of concern. Her clinical skills are excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Watergal – Mar 18, 2020
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Dr. Toohey, Always listens and provides caring, thoughtful options in the care and treatment of my RA. She listens and doesn't seem rushed when she see me.
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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Mar 12, 2020
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Dr Toohey is the best. She will find a solution.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 29, 2020
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Dr Toohey is absolutely the best!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 22, 2020
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Dr. Toohey is an exceptional Rheumatologist. She is very knowledgeable and always friendly. She gives ample time during your evaluation to ask questions and gain understanding regarding your condition and treatment plan. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs a rheumatology specialist. She is the only doctor I ever had that calls you back personally with lab results or for problems/questions that occur between appointments.
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
Helpful
Robin Keene – Jan 18, 2020
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I am grateful to be a patient of Dr. Anne Toohey, MD. Overall, during my appointments, she discusses important facts related to my medical condition using understandable terms that are delivered in a gentle and very knowledgeable manner. Dr. Toohey also closely monitors other related aspects of my medical care such as lab work, x-rays, and prescriptions as needed in a timely manner, for example. She also reminds me that I may contact her about any questions related to my medical condition, should they arise. Thank you, Dr. Anne Toohey, for actively demonstrating to me that you not only care about treating my medical condition, but you also care about me as a human being. EJ
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 12, 2019
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Excellent!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 03, 2019
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Incompetent, unprepared, and rude. This person should retire and spare patients from her ignorance. Waited nearly 3 months for an appointment during which it became clear she had not read the referral report and wasn’t prepared. I provided a disc of xrays which she didn’t review but then tried to use these to justify her incorrect diagnosis. Appeared she didn’t know if she was looking at the right or left side view. The xrays contradicted her. Terrible experience, nasty person.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Anne Toohey, MD is a rheumatologist in Durham, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1977. She is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Creighton University

    Undergraduate School
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • The Nebraska Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • University Nebr Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Self designated 
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Toohey is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    EmergeOrtho PA120 William Penn Plz Durham, NC 27704
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • WakeMed Cary Hospital

      1900 Kildaire Farm Rd
      Cary, NC 27518
      Recipient of 7
      hospital 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

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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