Orthopedics, Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Reno, NV
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
538 Ratings
215 Comments
Dr. Thomas Fyda has spent the majority of his twenty-year orthopaedic career immersed in sports medicine, taking care of the shoulder, knee and elbow injuries that tend to plague athletes. He was the first Reno area physician to get board-certified in the subspecialty of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine the first year the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offered it in 2007.
Dr. Thomas Fyda has spent the majority of his twenty-year orthopaedic career immersed in sports medicine, taking care of the shoulder, knee and elbow injuries that tend to plague athletes. He was the first Reno area physician to get board-certified in the subspecialty of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine the first year the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offered it in 2007.
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Excellent care
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Fyda took the time I needed to address my questions about the path forward. His knowledge is a real source of confidence. I have been a patient of GBO physicians over the years and have always been grateful for their expertise and availability.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Always kind and efficient!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Fyda is an excellent all around person! Amazing attitude, very explanatory to where an average person can actually comprehend your situation.
All I can say is awesome!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Good communication
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
DR. Fyda is absolutely the BEST!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Patient, friendly and takes his time with me.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Doctor Fyda finally saw me 45 minutes after my appointment time. But he did take the time to answer all of my questions and even showed me my MRI.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
Kind and caring
(1 month ago)
Aug-2025
I was pleased with my first visit. The office staff is very professional and friendly. Time management is excellent. No long wait times. Dr. Fyda is nice
As far back as high school, Dr. Thomas Fyda knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. It was his years playing football, rowing crew and skiing that led him to his specialty.
Dr. Fyda’s passion for sports, and his own series of sports injuries, helped pique his interest in the field of orthopaedics in general and sports medicine in particular. He also recognized that orthopaedics offered him the opportunity to fix problems and see results, unlike the long-term wait-and-see approach that physicians are confronted with in many other areas of medicine.
Born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Fyda earned an Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics at Dartmouth College before completing his medical degree at Duke University. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and went on to do an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Fyda has spent the majority of his twenty-year orthopaedic career immersed in sports medicine, taking care of the shoulder, knee and elbow injuries that tend to plague athletes. He was the first Reno area physician to get board-certified in the subspecialty of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine the first year the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offered it in 2007.
Dr. Fyda has been told he’s a perfectionist. While he might argue for “conscientious and thorough,” perfectionism is not a bad characteristic to have in the person rebuilding your knee or repairing your shoulder. He recognizes the importance of communicating with patients and explaining any recommended course of action.
In his practice, Dr. Fyda has found that many of his patients can be managed with a conservative, non-surgical treatment plan. When he does recommend surgery, it is because it presents the patient with their best option for a positive outcome. Physical therapists throughout the community, who see the result of surgery first hand, regularly refer their patients to Dr. Fyda.
At the end of the day, Dr. Fyda measures his value as an orthopaedist by the satisfaction of his patients. Through their repeat referrals they have indicated that his care has enhanced their quality of life.
Still an avid athlete and outdoorsman, Dr. Fyda shares his love of the Sierras, skiing, mountain biking and hiking with his wife and their four children.
Excellent care
Dr Fyda took the time I needed to address my questions about the path forward. His knowledge is a real source of confidence. I have been a patient of GBO physicians over the years and have always been grateful for their expertise and availability.
Always kind and efficient!
Dr. Fyda is an excellent all around person! Amazing attitude, very explanatory to where an average person can actually comprehend your situation. All I can say is awesome!
Good communication
DR. Fyda is absolutely the BEST!
Patient, friendly and takes his time with me.
Doctor Fyda finally saw me 45 minutes after my appointment time. But he did take the time to answer all of my questions and even showed me my MRI.
Kind and caring
I was pleased with my first visit. The office staff is very professional and friendly. Time management is excellent. No long wait times. Dr. Fyda is nice