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Richard Thomas, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Athletic Injuries, ACL Reconstruction, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fracture Care
Warner Robins, GA
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
1.1K Ratings
368 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.
4.9
1.1K Ratings
368 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.
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Most recent review: 1 week ago
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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
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Fast, knowledgeable, efficient, and caring.
He was very good and did what i fill like was needed i was very please with him
Very efficient and encouraging. I really liked Dr. Thomas. He listened and seemed to care. He explained things well and gave me a treatment plan that left me very encouraged that my knee will heal! This was my first visit to Ortho GA as a patient. Everyone from check-in to end of appointment was kind, respectful, and efficient. Very impressed! Would recommend!
Great visit
Dr. Thomas U have the answers and I don't even have 2 ask the question That's why U got 5 stars for excellent
Very nice and polite. He gave us good vibes.
Excellent physician and surgeon!
My 1st time meeting Dr. Thomas he was great at explaining my situation. He and I chose the best choice at this time. I feel very confident in Dr. Thomas.
Very pleasant and professional. Listened to my issues and addressed them without being pushy.
So pleased to see Dr. Thomas again to discuss my pain and what can be done to help. He is always very personable and caring.