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Dr. Richard Thoma, MD

Pain Medicine*
4.0 (35)
Map Pin Small Vestavia Hills, AL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Thoma, MD

Dr. Richard Thoma, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Vestavia Hills, AL. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from Emory University and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, Prattville Baptist Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair, Ascension St. Vincent's East, Baptist Medical Center East, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Crestwood Medical Center, Cullman Regional Medical Center, Dch Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Medical West Main Campus, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Riverview Regional Medical Center, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Walker Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Thoma, completed a residency at University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB). Patients rated Dr. Thoma an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Thoma works at Practice in Vestavia Hills, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Pain, Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome and Intervertebral Disc Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thoma's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cahaba Pain and Spine Care LLC
    2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 200, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 208-9001
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Michael R. Bernstein MD PC
    2010 Patton Chapel Rd Ste 102, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 208-0324

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
  • Prattville Baptist Hospital
  • Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair
  • Ascension St. Vincent's East
  • Baptist Medical Center East
  • Coosa Valley Medical Center
  • Crestwood Medical Center
  • Cullman Regional Medical Center
  • Dch Regional Medical Center
  • Grandview Medical Center
  • Medical West Main Campus
  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center
  • Riverview Regional Medical Center
  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center
  • Walker Baptist Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Chronic Pain
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Chronic Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Treatment frequency



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Chronic Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Central Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Headache
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Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Richard Thoma, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437371994
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Virginia Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baptist Health System
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Emory University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Georgia Tech
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard Thoma, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thoma is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thoma has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thoma has seen patients for Chronic Pain, Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome and Intervertebral Disc Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thoma on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    35 patients have reviewed Dr. Thoma. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thoma.

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