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
- 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
- Reproductive Health
- Sexuality
- Fertility
- Healthcare Disparities
- Endometriosis
- Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
- Pregnancy
- Preconception Care
- Uterine Hemorrhage
- Women's Health
- Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
- Metrorrhagia
- Pelvic Pain
- Education, Medical
- Contraception
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Parturition
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
2020 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI
MD
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
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.
106 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 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 10/25/2021, 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.
- AbbVie Inc.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Center for Disease Control & Prevention
The doctor was very nice and professional.
Dr. Worley always always ALWAYS has a listening ear during my visits. He is always empathetic & teaching. I feel he really knows my chart & gyn hx very well. He allowed me to build trust on my own terms & I can say I truly trust him & his recommendations. Please do not let him retire!!!
Dr. Worly always takes time to listen to concerns, answer question and really tailors appointments to my needs. Overall best OB/GYN I even seen.
He was very helpful with telling me everything that was going to happen & kept checking in to see if I was doing okay.
Always kind and takes time to answer all my questions. From all my visits I have always had positive experiences with Dr. Worly. I'm very impressed with his care.
Dr. Worly is very caring. He always show great concern for my health and emotional needs. He is up to date with recent evidence and explains this in terms that are easy to understand.
He was VERY generous with his time and willingness to listen, and answer all my questions thoroughly. He volunteered information that I didn't even know to ask about. He provided printed literature for me to take home about the condition. He was clear and easy to understand, thoughtful and attentive. It was an excellent experience about a sensitive matter, vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.
I have the best provider Dr. Worly listens to any of my concerns and make sure I know I have choices.
Dr. Worly is the best doctor I have ever had. He takes the time to listen to your concerns and validates every single one. He is very respectful and kind.
He was extremely considerate.