About Me
I’m passionate about helping patients live healthier lives. Every patient is important to me and deserves to be treated as a friend, family member or trusted companion. I listen to my patients, help them accomplish their goals safely and advocate for them at every step. At our appointments, I help patients optimize their health for a safe pregnancy, preventing pregnancy or screening for gynecologic cancers or concerns. I’ll also help patients transition through menopause and improve their sexual health to help promote healthy relationships and families.
Teaching is one of the cornerstones of medicine. Through my academic roles at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, I have a direct hand in teaching the next generation of physicians to become compassionate healers and leaders. I teach on various topics — from improving the quality of health care, reducing health care disparities, female sexual problems, abnormal bleeding, menopause, contraception and more. I’m also the lead coach for the Advanced Health Systems Science Program, teaching medical students how to make our health care system better with quality improvement projects, team building and more. In addition, I’m the program director for the Learning Communities Program, which pairs medical students with faculty to help them make the professional transition into excellent physicians.
I’m excited to continue my research efforts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I’ve already written a research paper that made headlines in newspapers around the world, describing the effects of hormonal contraception on mental health. I’m also publishing papers on female sexual problems, helping patients quit smoking, teaching professionalism to medical students and more. Plus, I recently received a large grant from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study why people are hesitant to take vaccines and better understand how the immune system reacts to immunizations in pregnancy.
I spend my free time with family, including my wife and four children. I enjoy reading a good book, exercising and cooking healthy meals for my family.
Highlights
- Lead physician and creator, Women’s Sexual Health Clinic at the Center for Women’s Health, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Started the Anti-Racism Group in the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology to combat racism and improve health care for all patients
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Rated in the top 10% of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2020
- Outstanding Educator of the Year Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, OSU College of Medicine, 2017
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Teacher of the Year Award, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, 2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
- Pregnancy
- Preconception Care
- Women's Health Services
- Metrorrhagia
- Endometriosis
- Reproductive Health
- Women's Health
- Contraception
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Parturition
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
2020 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3069
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2076
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI
8/27/2001 - 5/6/2005
Internship
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
6/20/2005 - 6/19/2006
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
6/20/2006 - 7/19/2009
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
1/13/2012
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
117 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Worly has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Ohio Department of Health
- Yale University
At tentative, knowledgeable offered individualized solutions
Dr. Worly is such a kind and considerate physician and his whole team provided exceptional service.
Excellent
Excellent
Dr. Worly is one of the best providers I've ever had. He listens and spends time with you, he checks in to make sure you're ok, he remembers details of conversations you've had, and he's always just so kind and gentle.
All good.
Dr. Worly was so great. He's the best gynecologist I've ever been to and seemed to deeply understand pelvic pain and dysfunction. I think his technique with the Pap smear is superior to anyone else's. I'll go to him until he retires or leaves.
Always willing to listen
Dr. Worly was very kind about the visit. He answered me questions and was patient.
He was friendly, listened to me, and was helpful in helping me understand my problem.
He is the best
Dr. Worley is always a consummate professional. He goes over how I'm feeling generally as well as what's happening in the check-up I'm there for and is sympathetic and caring. I am extremely happy with him.
Dr. Worly was knowledgeable, cared about my issues and gave me many options. He talked quickly so it was hard to process for me at times but the PCP had gone over some of these options too so I was able to retain it all. They're a good team and it's a great set up.
Dr Worly is wonderful. Knowledgeable, to the point, always available for any thoughts, questions/concerns. Definitely recommending him.
Dr. Worly has been my provider for about 10 years. He has the best bedside manner and you can tell he genuinely cares for his patients. He is going to make a difference in this world!
He was very condescending and dismissive. He ran through my exam and basically offered me surgery to try and find out what was wrong with me because he didn't know. He didn't adhere to my request to not have the student doctor in the room. Worst visit ever and I drove 2.5 hours for horrible service
Dr. Worly is a very kind man and I have no doubt he is a very capable provider. However I don't feel like he gives me his professional opinion on specific concerns I have. Based on my past pregnancy and delivery, I had a difficult time and I don't feel like he understands or hears my concerns for this current pregnancy. He gives statistics and just really leaves it at that. I feel rushed out a lot of the time there Isnt much of a connection, but I know it is a very busy practice.
I think he is the BEST. Takes all the time I might need to answer questions or share his opinion or give advice.
He always listens and address all concerns and explains things in a way I understand. He is very compassionate and makes you feel very comfortable.
He saved mine and my babies life in 2015 when my placenta ruptured. He is the only OBGYN I have felt comfortable with except the one that delivered me and saw me when I was young.
He went above and beyond making sure I was comfortable and had all the information I needed
Dr. Worly is wonderful. He has such a kind, gentle and patient manner. This was a very happy visit for a new pregnancy after my miscarriage a few months ago. Throughout the whole process, he called to check in on how I was doing multiple times and helped me process the loss and the excitement and anxiety of a new pregnancy after.
Dr. Worley is the best. He's a kind, thoughtful, caring, and extremely competent provider. I always felt supported, informed, and treated like a human (not just a patient). I feel so lucky to have found him as a provider, and I recommend him to everyone.
I was hesitant having a male OBGYN but Dr Worly never made me feel uncomfortable/is always very helpful
Dr. Worly is an exceptional doctor who is caring and concerned. I feel fortunate to have found him.
Extremely compassionate and respectful. His knowledge was comforting
Very professional and informative
Has been excellent and consistent from my prenatal care on. I feel like I will get great evidence-based advice as I move into perimenopause and beyond.
ALWAYS very courteous and professional. His follow through is admirable and I wish all doctors were this good.
I was nervous for this appointment, but Dr. Worly made me feel comfortable and heard! He truly cares about his patients, and I would recommend him to anyone!
Dr Worly is extremely kind and wants to make sure I am confident in understanding with what he is telling me.
Dr. Worly is the best gyno I've ever had. All of my experiences with him have been excellent. I have never had a bad experience with him.He is attentive, caring and respectful.
Dr worly is really awesome he seems to truly care about my wellbeing. He always asks the personal safety/mental health questions and seems honest and genuine with his responses
I just did not feel he was the doctor for me.
Relayed information in a way that was easy to understand without making me feel stupid
I waited almost 3 months for the appointment. I felt in the end I could've went to a regular gyn. Since he specializes in sexual dysfunction I was expecting more of an in-depth conversation or more specific conversation. I did not feel he presented himself as an expert, he repeated what gyn said to do 5 years ago.
He was professional and helpful.
Explanations are rote and all over the board. Very hard to follow.
Dr. Worly truly cares about your health-that should be the norm, but unfortunately is not always the case. He is very kind, takes the time to listen and makes you feel very cared for.
Very professional, good listener
He checked in about the topics discussed last time and got me answers he didn't know immediately too
Patient, kind, good listener, explained things well.
Always appreciate the Doctors wisdom
This was my first visit with Dr. Worly. I liked him and plan to see him in the future.
Dr. Worley always ensures he has your consent to check you out and tells you exactly what he is doing. I appreciate that respect and know I can trust him as my provider.
He was amazing!
Very kind and attentive