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Dr. Thomas Rocco, MD

Dr. Thomas Rocco, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Rocco, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Portsmouth, RI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1993. He is affiliated with Newport Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1184 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(401) 682-2100

At a Glance

  • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Rocco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rocco

4.9

22 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 17, 2025
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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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Mar 20, 2025
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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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Aug 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Pam Reasor – May 26, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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Michael Martin – Jun 09, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Alice Regitko – Apr 10, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Brian in Providence – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
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Bill in Woonsocket, RI – Nov 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
19 people found this helpful
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John Brissette in Woonsocket, RI – Jan 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Rocco is a fellowship-trained surgeon with extensive experience providing care for patients with chronic spinal pain. He is fully trained in spinal injections and is an active member of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Rocco completed...read more

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

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  • Brown University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1993
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Locations

Practice

Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties1184 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Newport Hospital11 Friendship St Newport, RI 02840
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Inpatient Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center20 Powell Ave Newport, RI 02840
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Office200 Crossings Blvd Warwick, RI 02886
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St
    Newport, RI 02840
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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