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Thomas J. Booker, MD
Specialty
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Languages
English
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He knew immediately what my issues were and worked with me in finding a solution.
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Booker, as he truly cared about my illness and gave me plenty of time to discuss my situation.
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Excellent Doctor. Very informative and thorough when explaining treatment he listens to what you have to say.
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He seems pleasant but getting to see him was repeatedly difficult. He didn’t like that I was annoyed, drug Jamie into the room and then left. I have dealt with doctors all my life and never had one walk out.
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Long way time in the examination room, 25 minutes to be exact
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Good
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Saw him for all of 10 minutes. Then he shuffled me off to another doctor than I have to wait 2 months to see.
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He listens to you and really tries to help your issues at hand.
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he is a very good dr. always listens to you and has a very good bedside manor.
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was more knowledgeable than the other docs for my situation
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This was my first time seeing Dr Booker and he seemed nice and knowing his stuff. I will let you know again after my upcoming procedure!
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One I ve been on my pain pills for yrs because of the pain and a drunk driver hit me. He comes into the room and said we are decreaseing you because Crystal run is not doing pain management with narcotics. I am so upset. Am a chronic pain
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Recommendations for solving my issue
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He is an awesome Doctor. Listens to you and is very informative regarding my condition
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because he is a wonderful dr. caring and kind
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It’s a very good doctor
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Explained things well and caring
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Dr. BOOKER IS WONDERFUL.
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He deals with the health issues at hand
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He was able to help me with my medical issue.
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About Thomas J. Booker, MD
Thomas J. Booker, MD, is a board-certified pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializing in back pain, neck pain and chronic pain. His clinical interests include interventional pain management and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Booker earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center. He completed a pain medicine fellowship at Emory University Hospital.Philosophy of care
Dr. Booker believes effective pain care starts with understanding the cause of each patient's symptoms and setting realistic goals. He works with patients to manage pain, improve function and stay as active as possible to support their quality of life.Gender
Male
Licenses
NY, 249377
Employed or contracted
Affiliated
Network Name
Crystal Run Healthcare
NPI
1255344644
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Insurance Accepted
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- AARP
- Aetna
- Anthem/BCBS
- CDPHP
- Cigna
- Emblem
- FDNY/WTC911
- HealthFirst
- Humana
- MVP
- Magnacare
- MedicaidNY/Medicare
- Molina
- Multiplan
- NYSHIP
- Northwell
- Oscar
- Oxford
- Tricare
- UHC
- Univera
- VA/CHAMPVA
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Education
Medical School
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New York University School of Medicine
Residency
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Tufts-New England Medical Center
Fellowship
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Emory University Hospital
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Awards and Publications
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