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Dr. Thomas Read, MD

Dr. Thomas Read, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Read, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Gainesville, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with UF Health Shands Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

UF Health Surgical Specialists - Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Rd 14 Gainesville, FL 32610

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(352) 265-0535

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Read specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Read's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Read

4.5

28 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
86%
86%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
11%
11%

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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
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Tiffany C – Jun 26, 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
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Apr 19, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Wieslaw Rocki – Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Tara – Jun 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Ace – Dec 09, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

After 26 years of practice, I still look forward to coming to work every day. I am fortunate to work with a spectacular team at University of Florida/Shands Hospital, where I serve as the Charles and Elise Nail Professor of Colon and Rectal Surgery...read more

biography

After 26 years of practice, I still look forward to coming to work every day. I am fortunate to work with a spectacular team at University of Florida/Shands Hospital, where I serve as the Charles and Elise Nail Professor of Colon and Rectal Surgery...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

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

  • Lahey Clinic Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Ucsf Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Uc-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

UF Health Surgical Specialists - Shands Hospital

UF Health Surgical Specialists - Shands Hospital1600 SW Archer Rd 14 Gainesville, FL 32610
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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