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Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Richard Thomas, MD
4.3 (59 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.
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Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 57
Tulsa, OK
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27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tulsa, OK.

About

Dr. Thomas graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1997 and completed a residency at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tulsa, OK and has 27 years experience. Dr. Thomas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Stillwater Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South and Ascension St. John Jane Phillips. Dr. Thomas has experience treating conditions like Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thomas received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Dr. Thomas' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Utica Park Clinic - Orthopedics South
    8803 S 101st East Ave Ste 300, Tulsa, OK 74133
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 574-0220
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    4812 S 109th East Ave Ste 300, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 236-4580
  3. 3 Union Pines Surgery Center LLC
    4808 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1400
  4. 4 Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates PC
    4802 S 109th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (918) 392-1400

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Thomas
4.3
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (47)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (4)
1 Star (7)

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Sep 20, 2024
After a few painful weeks I feel so much better after c spine fusion. Thank you Dr. Thomas and to his team and staff at TSSH -Jay
Jay Thomasson — Sep 20, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Panorama Orthopaedic & Spine Center
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Thomas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thomas' profile.

Dr. Thomas frequently treats the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is affiliated with Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Stillwater Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South and Ascension St. John Jane Phillips.

Yes, Dr. Richard Thomas, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

    6901 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Stillwater Medical Center

    1323 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK

  • Ascension St. John Medical Center

    1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Hillcrest Hospital South

    8801 S 101st East Ave, Tulsa, OK

  • Ascension St. John Jane Phillips

    3500 E Frank Phillips Blvd, Bartlesville, OK