Francis Paul Worden, MD
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Dr. Francis Worden received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a registered pharmacist at a large community hospital in Indianapolis. In 1997, Dr. Worden completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Detroit Medical Center and finished a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Michigan. In July 2000, Dr. Worden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where he is currently working as a clinical investigator with both the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team and the multidisciplinary lung cancer team. Dr. Worden's research interests include organ preservation in head and neck cancer and endocrine oncology. He is the Nancy Wigginton Oncology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer. Avid competitive swimmer ; cyclist and runner
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Endocrine Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5911Get Directions -
Otolaryngology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1 Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312Get Directions -
Head and Neck Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B1 Reception E
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5912Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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February 3, 2026 - "Dr. Worden spent a good hour discussing my situation and coming up with a plan of action. He is very caring and understanding. He truly cares how I am doing both physically and mentally. I am so lucky to have him as my oncologist!"
January 20, 2026 - "We appreciate Dr. Worden's caring and personal approach."
December 4, 2025 - "Dr. Worden was excellent in giving us info!"
December 4, 2025 - "Dr Worden took time and was extremely helpful compassionate and informative. He took time to talk to my wife and myself answered all questions and made us feel comfortable. [...]"
November 13, 2025 - "I felt extremely confident that Dr Worden listened to me and then explained the solution thoroughly. Excellent"
October 24, 2025 - "Great experience and Dr. Worden explained in detail any questions I posed."
September 26, 2025 - "Dr Worden is excellent - professional, friendly and very knowledgeable."
September 19, 2025 - "Dr. Worden ALWAYS takes the time to answer all my questions. I never feel rushed or "unheard." He is extremely kind and understanding."
September 18, 2025 - "Dr. Worden really listens to his patients"
September 4, 2025 - "Dr. Worden is the best!!"
