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Dr. Thomas McCaffrey, MD

Dr. Thomas McCaffrey, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas McCaffrey, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tampa, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
Telehealth available

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Dr. McCaffrey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCaffrey

2.7
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
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4 star
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2 star
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Always excellent
I would highly recommend him as an ENT to anyone. I’ve been going to him for over 17 years now. He’s the best. Very caring, always listens and explains everything straight forward.
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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Jun 20, 2024
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Highly recommend Dr. McCaffery. I was recently diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer. He explained my treatment in detail and answered all questions and was not rushed. Was very gentle when changing my tracheotomy. I was early for my appointment and taken in immediately. I have never waited longer than 5 minutes in his office.
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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Brigitte Salvati – Aug 19, 2023
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Really disappointed!! The stuff was nice, but Dr. McCaffrey was really not listening to any of my concerns, after a long wait bc my appointment was delay like for almost an hour, he got in and the consultation didn’t last not even 5 minutes, he was almost running desperate to just get rid of me, it was an awful experience!! If I could give 0 starts to this doctor I would, Im not the type of person that goes to the doctor unless I have some issue going on, he took me for some type of hysterical patient, I assume that since he couldn’t help me with anything I needed it and he trashed all my concerns, the way he treated me as a patient that went there asking for help was not right at all!! I guess most of the doctors today’s day they only care about the money in their pocket and that’s all , they don’t really give a s*** abt what a patient is going through! I WON’T RECOMMEND IT !
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2020
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Dr McCaffrey did my maxillary surgery at TGH(out patient) last month and he was the best! He was not only caring, understanding and compassionate but he explained the procedure very clear for anyone to understand. He was thorough before and after the surgery...he even called me the day after surgery to see how I was doing and make sure I did not need anything!! What Dr. does that ....thank you .. Ms. Cosme
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
3 others found this helpful
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Medelicia Cisme in Tampa, FL – Sep 04, 2017
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I do not recommend this dr. After doing my mother's surgery he was very dismissive of concerns we had that she developed infection at the surgical site. At a post op appointment there was oozing at the surgical site (enough that it soiled her shirt collar). We were told that because she didn't have high temporature (had low temp) to just keep an eye on it and we felt rushed regarding any other concerns we had. Later than same day my mom was in the ICU because the infection had her nearly septic.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
9 others found this helpful
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Kathleen in Tampa, FL – Jul 23, 2017
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He has the knowledge and expertise but after having a major airway surgery he never visited me once in the hospital post surgery. His residents would come who had a terrible bed side manner and didn't listen to my concerns. At my post surgery appointment in his office I had a ton of questions but scoped me and ran off. DIdnt give us any time to address quesrions and concerns. We would tell his nurse we weren't done and She had the same I don't know and I don't have time attitude
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
12 others found this helpful
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Karen in Tampa, FL – Oct 21, 2016
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Dr. Thomas McCaffrey, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tampa, FL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Laryngology

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Mayo Grad School Med

    Residency Hospital, 1976
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

USF Dermatology Laboratory12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
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USF Multidisciplinary Programs2 Tampa General Cir Tampa, FL 33606
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USF Dept of Opthalmology13330 Usf Laurel Dr Tampa, FL 33612
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Urology of Virginia PLLC12902 Usf Magnolia Dr Tampa, FL 33612
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