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Primary Care - Garner

WakeMed Garner Healthplex
400 U.S. Highway 70 East, Suite 202
Garner , NC 27529

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Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 3:00pm
Primary Care - Garner

About Me

Dr. Thomas Golden is a board-certified family physician dedicated to improving the overall health and quality of life of each patient. His clinical interests include the full scope of family medicine by caring for patients across their lifespan, from newborns to geriatrics. Dr. Golden has particular interest in assisting patients with lifestyle modifications and preventive care that can dramatically impact and improve health; some examples include smoking cessation, weight management, diet and exercise counseling, and vaccine counseling. Dr. Golden received his medical degree from Rutgers University and completed his family medicine residency at North Colorado Medical Center. Dr. Golden is fluent in Spanish and French.

Dr. Golden strives to get to know his patients, learn about their lives and their stories, and then allow that information to inform the individualized care he provides. Outside of work, Dr. Golden enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Together they like to hike, ski, read, and cheer for the Tar Heels. They enjoy spending time with their extended families and are active in their church community.

Education

Undergraduate:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Residency:
North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO

Medical School:
Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ

Masters:
University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine

Provider Ratings

4.91 out of 5

(530 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

90 Reviews

09/25/2025

Attentive, good bedside manner, frank

09/24/2025

Dr Golden listens, caring and is very professional.

09/24/2025

Overall staff attention and friendliness

09/22/2025

Because of good service and care

09/21/2025

He cares about his patients concerns and answer questions that maybe concerning.

09/21/2025

I didn’t feel rushed at all. He took the time to get to know me, listened well, and worked with me to address my concerns.

09/20/2025

Dr. Golden takes the time to ask about what is going on your personal life. He's a great listener.

09/17/2025

Anyone that has Dr. Golden for a doctor is blessed

09/14/2025

He is friendly and cares about his patients

09/13/2025

Dr. Golden is incredibly knowledgeable and l trust him to give me the care I need.

09/12/2025

He really cares

09/12/2025

Good man

09/11/2025

Dr Golden cares.

09/07/2025

Dr Golden listen very well. He’s a good listener.

09/06/2025

Because everyone was very attentive to my needs

09/03/2025

Dr. Golden goes above and beyond the usual care

09/01/2025

Everyone who saw me ttreated me with respect and listened with genuine caring to my concerns.

08/31/2025

Dr. Golden listens and takes time to answer questions.

08/29/2025

Very responsive and always answers questions

08/28/2025

Great bed side manners. Professional. Knowledgeable. Found right words to help me get through this.

08/28/2025

Dr. Golden is an exceptional physician. He is caring, professional and always willing to help with any concerns.

08/28/2025

He takes the time to listen to all my questions

08/28/2025

Dr Golden appears to be knowledgeable and very caring. Takes his time.

08/24/2025

Great service

08/23/2025

He explains everything clearly and always welcoming during my visits.

08/23/2025

Excellent people and service

08/23/2025

Excellent doctor. Listens and cares for my needs and always has my best interest at heart.

08/23/2025

Dr. Golden is easy to talk to and is a good listener also. I feel very comfortable talking with him and he explains everything very well.

08/23/2025

Thorough history and exam

08/22/2025

Very patient Dr and very helpful

08/20/2025

The whole facility is is filled with great people which have been very helpful to my wife and I. Very efficient and caring.

08/17/2025

Dr. Golden is a great doctor. He helps me so much

08/17/2025

Great job

08/15/2025

Physician professional, kind, and trustworthy.

08/15/2025

Highly recommend for his professionalism and knowledge

08/14/2025

Because he takes care of my needs and listens and gives me results for what I was there for. Very compassionate!

08/14/2025

Dr. Golden was excellent.
He was very interested in my health concerns..he wanted to get to know me. He was just so personable.

08/14/2025

Dr Golden is very dedicated to his patients

08/08/2025

Because he was a wonderful and caring doctor!!!

08/07/2025

I like him, he is very personable and answers my silly questions.

08/07/2025

Everything about this appointment was easy and pleasant from making the appointment, the front desk and especially from the interaction with Dr. Golden.

08/07/2025

Doctor Golden is very attentive and understanding.

06/30/2025

Love Dr Golden. He listens. Knows my medical history..could not be happier.

06/30/2025

He listens and answers questions

06/24/2025

I feel comfortable coming to WakeMed. The staff is very friendly and kind.

06/23/2025

I was treated well treated with respect

06/22/2025

Dr Golden listens and considers the patients input. He is always very focused on your needs - a terrific doctor!

06/22/2025

Dr. Golden is pure gold!! He is one of the best providers I have ever had.

06/22/2025

Doctor Golden tried to get to the route of your problem that you might be having he don’t just prescribe medication. he try to get to find out why you’re having this problem.

06/21/2025

I am more than satisfied with the care I receive from Dr Golden.

06/10/2025

Knowledgeable, friendly, and listens well.

06/02/2025

He listed to all of my concerns before making his decision which i feel was very good

06/01/2025

Dr Golden was personable and caring.

05/31/2025

Always listens does not brush you off!!

05/31/2025

Because all of you are so polite and professional and meets my needs in healthcare. Also just lijke family.👍

05/28/2025

He listens and offers clear and complete responses

05/27/2025

Great, knowledgeable, and caring doctor. Also, not a long wait time.

05/25/2025

dr. Golden is an excellent doctor. he listens very carefully to my concerns.

05/18/2025

Best Dr I ever had. Willing to listen to you. Jennifer, his assistant, is great

05/05/2025

It’s pleasant to have someone explain things to you.

05/05/2025

The doctor was patient and knowledgeable of explaining information concerning my health questions.

05/02/2025

The entire staff is caring and efficient.

05/01/2025

Professionalism and willingness to provide the care i needed as soon as possible..

05/01/2025

Easy to talk to.

04/27/2025

Dr. Golden is the best

04/26/2025

Dr. Golden is the best!

04/25/2025

They listen to me and at 91 they are very pleasant and considerate. I appreciate the care I have been given.

04/20/2025

I have always received the best professional care.

04/14/2025

Dr Golden is the best doctor I have had.

04/11/2025

As I said earlier, Dr. Golden is THE BEST! He is patient, listens to my concerns, and answers my questions. He is a great doctor.

04/04/2025

He listens and explains very well

04/03/2025

Dr. Golden was very patient and caring, just what we needed.

04/01/2025

Dr. Golden provides excellent care. He is both knowledgeable and person. Highly recommend him!

03/26/2025

Because my concerns are always addressed

03/24/2025

Everyone is caring and considerate

03/24/2025

Dr Golden is extremely nice and knowledgeable. He addresses your concerns and finds a solution.

03/18/2025

Dr Golden is Awesome the best care a patient can get

03/15/2025

Because they are very positive and give great service

03/15/2025

Excellent customer service

03/15/2025

Dr.Golden has always addressed my issues with confidence and caring attitude.

03/14/2025

Dr. Golden is the best PCP I have ever had.

03/14/2025

When coming to the doctor, I always feel Dr. Golden is listening to me and gives me good advice. He makes me feel like I matter.

03/11/2025

Very focused and attentive to patient issues.

03/10/2025

He is so knowledgeable and compassionate

03/09/2025

I am very happy I stayed and gave Dr Golden a chance. He is an excellent doctor.

03/08/2025

Dr. Golden was great. He is a good listener and was very prompt to follow up with me about my test results.

03/03/2025

Dr Golden is caring and does the best for his patients

03/03/2025

Everyone at the office is friendly and caring

03/02/2025

First , because of Dr Golden. Second, because of Cynthia, a member of the front office staff. She definitely deserves her job. Dr Golden is one of the finest Primary Care Physicians I have ever had!

03/02/2025

Dr. Golden is a great listener
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