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Dr. Thomas Gorsche, MD

Dr. Thomas Gorsche, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Thomas Gorsche, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Waterloo, IA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Regional Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Cedar Valley Orthopedics & Physical Therapy

1631 Logan Ave Waterloo, IA 50703

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(319) 833-5381

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gorsche is affiliated with Regional Medical Center Manchester, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gorsche specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Gorsche's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gorsche

4.0

28 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
71%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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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Marsha Finch – Aug 07, 2023
We do our best to be informative and caring....Read More
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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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Brian Revers – Aug 01, 2023
Thank you for your five out of five scalpels...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 21, 2023
We deeply appreciate the kind review. The staff...Read More
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What went well
  • 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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Tim – Mar 26, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Nov 03, 2022
Thank you so much for this review! Dr. Gorsche...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Matt Glascock – May 28, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Deb Heims – Jun 29, 2021
Thank you so much for this kind review, Deb! We...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Doyle – Mar 22, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Phyllis – Feb 27, 2021
Thank you, Phyllis! We do care and want everyone...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
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Mark Vanderwerf – Nov 12, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marcia Bechthold – Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Peggy S Carroll – Jan 17, 2020
Thanks, Peggy! I'm happy to hear everyone was so...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 31, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Ann Ginther in IA – Feb 11, 2019
And I'm so fortunate to have a patient as great...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Rudy Sprenger in Fredericksburg, IA – Jan 19, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
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Omaha, NE – May 17, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Shane in Dubuque, IA – Oct 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas S. Gorsche is an orthopedic surgeon at Cedar Valley Orthopedics & Physical Therapy. He is affiliated with Cedar Valley Medical Specialists. Dr. Gorsche is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Internship Hospital, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Cedar Valley Orthopedics & Physical Therapy

Cedar Valley Orthopedics & Physical Therapy1631 Logan Ave Waterloo, IA 50703
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation Lab1825 Logan Ave Waterloo, IA 50703
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Practice

Regional Medical Center709 W Main St Manchester, IA 52057
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Allen Occupational Health-cedar Falls7024 Nordic Dr Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Regional Medical Center

    709 W Main St
    Manchester, IA 52057
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital

    1825 Logan Ave
    Waterloo, IA 50703
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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