Overall Patient Rating
“People need to realize that there are a lot of variables on how protective sunscreen is.”
Dr. Thomas Rosenfeld was always interested in science as a child, so it’s no surprise that he decided to go into medicine. Before his undergraduate years, he worked in a hospital emergency room to get an idea of what aspect of medicine interested him most. It was during his medical school education that he decided on dermatology. He was on morning rounds, in 3rd year, at the VCU hospital when a woman was being treated for blood in her lungs caused by a melanoma skin cancer that had spread internally. At that moment, he knew that dermatology was the specialty for him. “I thought it would be great if I could help prevent what that woman went through. By preventing, and treating diseases like skin cancer early, dermatologists can really make a difference.”
Dr. Rosenfeld performs general medical dermatology at Reliant and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. He likes the challenge of recognizing different dermatological problems. “Pattern recognition is fundamental to a visual specialty, like dermatology,” he explains. “I believe listening to the patients, and their concerns, is essential to improve treatment compliance. People are often afraid when they see a new doctor, or think they have cancer, or somehow caused their problem. Reassurance, and education on skin diseases and prevention, is an important part of this process.”
Dr. Rosenfeld encourages his patients to use sunscreen but knows that is does have limitations on protecting people from the damaging effects of the sun. “People need to realize that there are a lot of variables on how protective sunscreen is. For instance, what are the protecting chemicals? How many times a day are you putting it on your skin? Is it water-resistant? What’s the SPF? I encourage people to wear protective clothing in addition to sunscreen as that provides important and reliable protection against the sun.”
When not in the office, Dr. Rosenfeld enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking. Between visits to his grandchildren, he also takes time for his hobbies including jigsaw puzzles, painting and woodworking.
Star ratings are based on patient responses to the question, “How Likely are you to Recommend Care Provider?” The average score is then displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience. (opens in new window)
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Knowledgeable, good communicator, easy to understand, gave documentation about condition and care.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is very thorough and explains everything that he is doing.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very professional and very knowledgeable.
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
very knowledgeable
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is very knowledgeable, prompt, and personable.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent experience overall. Friendly very experienced practitioner, easy informal style.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is a very compassionate doctor
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
He is efficient, open, communicates well.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
professional, prompt,thoughtful, lucid, articulate, kind.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Great Manners
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Knowledgeable, caring, efficient
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He was funny, kind and knowledgeable
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very caring and professional
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful doctor and human being who is funny and caring
This patient rated the doctor 1 out of 5 stars.
Rubs me the wrong way and doesn't seem to care about the patient at all or is not willing to listen to the patient circumstancesabd limitations and adverse reactions..... like he just wants to get rid of you quickly.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He was very at communicating what he was doing and what the next steps would be
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very satisfied with his care
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is very thorough.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent care
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He found me a cost-effective working solution to my psoriasis after several possible treatments failed, and I'm immensely grateful for that.
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Competent
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Nice guy, comfortable to talk to.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Friendly and thorough
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is carrying and thorough
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Doctor Rosenfeld is extremely thorough in his examination. He listens and responds to the question. And most of all he deeply cares about the welfare of his patients.
This patient rated the doctor 1 out of 5 stars.
Because he disregarded some of things I said. Which may not be important to him but are important to me.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Knowledgeable, prompt, very down to earth explanations.
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
very caring .
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very knowledgeable and informed; open to questions; flexible and friendly; cares about his patients.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is thorough, clear, and compassionate.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Kind, very intelligent, professional
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very professional and caring. A truely good Doctor.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Rosenfeld was knowledgeable,professional and very pleasant to talk to.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He explains everything very well
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is just adorable.
This patient rated the doctor 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Rosenfeld was okay overall, and I appreciated that he took the time to look at the medications I brought in and review what I was already using. However, I was concerned that I was prescribed a medication that is not recommended for IVF patients. Because of that, I would rate my likelihood to recommend him as mixed rather than strongly positive.
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Very estute provider thinks inside and outside the box, caring and respectful, thorough and thoughtful about how the problem affects you the patient.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Clear and efficient interaction
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Easy to talk to and does a good job explaining himself.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He was very professional, answered question in a way that was easy to understand and gave me some follow descriptions for reading later. He found another spot on my wrist and he immediately treated.
This patient rated the doctor 4 out of 5 stars.
Descbing my condition could have been a bit better.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Great caring and compassionate doctor!
This patient rated the doctor 1 out of 5 stars.
Dr Rosenfeld was dismissive about my having an appointment with him. He said he only needed to see me if there was a change. I'm not sure how a patient would know that....ie we can't see the back of our body.....and we are not medical people....I see a Dermatolgist for that review. He also speaks in a very quick style....almost like it's something he has said many times and he's just repeating it as quickly as possible..... if you listen to any of his office visit [omitted], you can probably hear what I'm referring to.....you may not agree, but that's my observation.....
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He provides a good service
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Knowledgeable. Easy to talk with. Excellent provider
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful Doctor, very compassionate and kind
This patient rated the doctor 4 out of 5 stars.
He was friendly. Kind of fast. Not much to say, good or bad.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He listens accurately, his concern for my health is apparent, he knows his medical work well, and he has a cheerful manner.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is very personable profesionable and he is good at making you feel comfortable while you are there.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He's the best
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Knows his expertise
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Great demeanor, knowledgeable and efficient with his job
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very nice and easy to deal with on any questions
This patient rated the doctor 4 out of 5 stars.
It was the first time I met with him. He was very efficient.
This patient rated the doctor 1 out of 5 stars.
He’s a great doctor clinically, however, he doesn’t let me finish my sentences and half of the time I can’t understand what he is saying. Don’t get me wrong, his treatments are working very well but I always leave the appointment with the feeling that my questions were not answered and I was not heard. I’m thinking seriously of changing doctors.
This patient rated the doctor 1.5 out of 5 stars.
Provider spent little time discussing skin concerns. A referral was placed for him as the expert and the skin assessment felt mediocre at best.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Professional, efficient, enjoyable visits
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He always listens to my needs
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Knowledgeable, friendly, & professional.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He's a nice guy
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is what you expect a doctor to be. He is pleasant, he keeps you informed and doesn't rush
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very helpful and very nice
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is excellent in examining for skin problems ,and explains in detail what solutions and options for you.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very well taken care of Professional and knowledgeable doctor
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He is knowledgeable and shows care for my wellbeing; at the same time, he connects on a personal level.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Thoroughly explained diagnosis, treatment plan,offered alternative. Easy to talk to. Enjoyable, professional doctor
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He was very thorough and specific.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He’s good
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
He's proffessional
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He took care of my problem and clearly explained what he was doing and why. What else could one ask for?
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
He not only evaluated the problems I discussed but also went beyond the scope of the visit to put me at ease with other moles that were concernin as he checked the ones I wanted removed and evaluated some others clustered in the same local area and explained my costs vs insurance . All in a reasonable amount of time.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
pleasant, knowledgeable, efficient
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Rosenfeld was empathetic and caring. He was much better than other dermatologists I’ve had. He also communicated through the app when I had questions afterwards.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Rosenfeld is extremely competent, friendly, and easy to understand when providing medical treatments. He explains the options for treatment. His demeanor is such that I feel really comfortable discussing my medical concerns.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Clear explanations. Able to discern I am well educated and does not need to simply
This patient rated the doctor 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Was kind, thoughtful and explained everything so that I understood.
Offices and Locations
Worcester – Neponset Street
Overview
Specialties
Dermatology
Certifications
American Board of Dermatology
Education
Doctorate: Medical College of Virginia
Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center & Roger Williams Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Insurance
Thomas Rosenfeld's Featured Blogs
Concerned about how much you sweat?
By Dr. Tom Rosenfeld Chief of Dermatology It’s normal to work up a sweat when you’re doing yardwork or exercising at the gym....
Eczema is More Than Just an Itch
Thomas Rosenfeld, MD Chief, Division of Dermatology Eczema is an inflammatory disorder of the skin, producing a red and itchy rash...