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Dr. Thomas Kay, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Thomas Kay, MD
4.6 (64 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Kay, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Valparaiso, IN.
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Dr. Thomas Kay, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Valparaiso, IN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Kay, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Valparaiso, IN.

About

Dr. Kay graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Illinois.Dr. Thomas Kay, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Valparaiso, IN and has 36 years experience. Dr. Kay currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwest Health-La Porte, St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Northwest Health-Porter. Dr. Kay has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Bursitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kay received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 64 times. Dr. Kay's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kay is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Bursitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Bursitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Bursitis
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Baker’s Cyst
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunionette
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    Blue Cross Premier PPO
  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthSync Options POS

Locations

  1. 1 Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute PC
    2501 Cumberland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 921-1444
  2. 2 Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute PC
    3691 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368
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  3. 3 Neuromuscular Diagnostic LLC
    601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 46304
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  4. 4 Office
    12800 Mississippi Pkwy Ste A205, Crown Point, IN 46307
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kay
4.6
Based on 64 Reviews
5 Stars (54)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 14, 2024
This visit was my 3 month post surgery check up. All is well with the two meniscus tears in my left knee. I had a severe lateral tear and a meniscus tear midrow.
— Nov 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Illinois
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois
    1994
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Kay communicate via email?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Kay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kay's profile.

Dr. Kay frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Limb Pain and Bursitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Kay, MD is affiliated with Northwest Health-La Porte, St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Rensselaer and Northwest Health-Porter.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Health-La Porte

    1331 State St, La Porte, IN

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Franciscan Health Michigan City

    3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN

  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer

    1104 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN