Specialty: Orthopedics: Athletic Injuries, ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fracture Care
Office locations: Warner Robins, GA
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.94.9 out of 5
1.2K Ratings
386 Comments
Dr. Richard Thomas is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. His special interests are athletic injuries, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, fracture care and total joint reconstruction.
Dr. Richard Thomas is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. His special interests are athletic injuries, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, fracture care and total joint reconstruction.
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Great bedside manner. Listened carefully to what I had to say. Very pleasant
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(4 days ago)
Oct-2026
Great
Surgeon, Dr Thomas has now fixed both my shoulders. Can’t wait to get back to the gym!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
Very quick service. The staff was very timely, friendly and professional. Thank you for your excellent and friendly service.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
So grateful for his knowledge and skill set as an orthopedic surgeon!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Very kind doctor who was very knowledgeable and thorough with my exam and prognosis.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
He had a nasty disposition about him when I asked questions. Acted as though he had already decided the treatment for me and was ready to get in and get out.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
He was such a caring doctor. I appreciate his concern for his patients.
Dr. Richard Thomas is a board-certified, orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in sports medicine. His special interests are athletic injuries, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee, fracture care, and total joint reconstruction (knee, hip, and shoulder). He is certified to perform a Robotic Arm Assisted Knee Surgery (MAKO) for resurfacing of the knee. Dr. Thomas enjoys working with our youth covering sporting events and providing athletic screenings for high school and college athletes and is a team physician for Mercer University, First Presbyterian Day School. He has acted as team physician for James Madison University, Alcorn State, Delta State, Mississippi College, Jackson State, and the University of Virginia.
Dr. Thomas is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), where he has achieved the designation "Master Instructor". He also serves on AANA's communications committee and is a Facilitator for AANA's Knee Section. Dr. Thomas has authored multiple book chapters and medical journal articles on the knee, shoulder, and elbow.
CLINICAL INTERESTS Knee Care: including total knee joint replacement and revision, cartilage injuries and restoration, arthritis, arthroscopy, meniscus repairs, and fracture care.
Shoulder Care: including total shoulder joint replacement, Bankart repair, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fracture care, rotator cuff pathology, arthritis, joint restoration/preservation, and labral repairs.
Sports Medicine: including arthroscopy, anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, meniscus tears, cartilage restoration, fracture care, and joint restoration/preservation.
EDUCATION Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship: Sports Medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson Residency: University of Virginia Health Systems, Charlottesville Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS Medical Center Navicent Health Coliseum Northside Hospital OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center
Great bedside manner. Listened carefully to what I had to say. Very pleasant
Great Surgeon, Dr Thomas has now fixed both my shoulders. Can’t wait to get back to the gym!!!
Very quick service. The staff was very timely, friendly and professional. Thank you for your excellent and friendly service.
So grateful for his knowledge and skill set as an orthopedic surgeon!
Very kind doctor who was very knowledgeable and thorough with my exam and prognosis.
He had a nasty disposition about him when I asked questions. Acted as though he had already decided the treatment for me and was ready to get in and get out.
He was such a caring doctor. I appreciate his concern for his patients.
Has a most confidant , firm hand shake!
Excellent.
Made me feel better with my incision!