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
- Sexuality
- Fertility
- Healthcare Disparities
- Women's Health
- Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
- Metrorrhagia
- Pelvic Pain
- Education, Medical
- Contraception
- Endometriosis
- Preeclampsia
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
- Pregnancy
- Preconception Care
- Uterine Hemorrhage
- Reproductive Health
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Parturition
Locations Where I Practice
2020 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
1800 Zollinger Road
4th Floor Northwest 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
Board Certification
American Board of OB/GYN
12/31/2020
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.
116 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Worly has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
On time, friendly, answered all of our questions and helped put me and my husband and ease during the first visit and ultrasound. Clearly knowledgeable and competent
Dr Worley is awesome as everyone I've seen at OSU medical Center
never anything bad, by far the best provider I've had . my last provider was the opposite. I've learned a lot and he's good at listening and explaining everything to where I understand the pros and cons of things
Dr. Worly is the kindest doctor I have ever had. He is so thorough caring and respectful. I cannot say enough good things about him!
Dr. Worly is really kind and caring. I really appreciate having him as my provider.
Incredible provider - welcoming, thorough, and knowledgeable. He knew my history and was SO good at hearing my concerns. First doctor to do a breast exam on me - ever!! Just so impressed and at ease with the care he gave me.
Dr. Worly is an excellent care provider. He is the most consent-conscious doctor I have ever had, which is very reassuring for a gynecologist. I had many questions, and he always took the time to answer them thoroughly and knowledgeably. He responds very quickly to MyChart messages. When I had an earlier procedure scheduled that had to be cancelled due to an unrelated complication, he was very reassuring in an anxiety-provoking situation, and he personally followed up via phone twice afterwards. I moved to Ohio less than 2 years ago, and while it was very difficult leaving my previous physicians, I consider myself very lucky to have ended with Dr. Worly as my new doctor - he truly goes above and beyond.
I would recommend anyone to Dr Worly. he is professional and very personable. He is an exceptional provider!
Dr. Worly figured out how uncomfortable & uneasy I was about the entire procedure - why b/c I broke down & cried!! He was the only one in the room b/c Beatrice left - not sure why? You would think being a new patient she would have been around to console -
Dr. Worly is super kind, intelligent & always cities appropriate science in his answers & guidance. He's a great provider.