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Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.7 (12)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Thomas, MD

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Gainesville, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia and is affiliated with Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Thomas an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Thomas works at Practice in Gainesville, GA with other offices in Duluth, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and AC Joint Injury 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. Thomas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ngpg Orthopedic Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic-Gainesville
    1211 Sherwood Park Dr NE Ste A, Gainesville, GA 30501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 219-3202
  2. 2
    Creekview Pediatrics LLC
    6335 Hospital Pkwy Ste 202, Duluth, GA 30097 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 778-8078
  3. 3
    Haynes Sports Medicine
    6335 Hospital Pkwy Ste 302, Duluth, GA 30097 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 778-3350
  4. 4
    Emory Johns Creek Hospital
    6325 Hospital Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 778-3350

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Emory Johns Creek Hospital

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Joint Pain
AC Joint Injury
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Joint Pain
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
AC Joint Injury
Broken Arm
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
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
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Closed
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1225297237
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thomas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Thomas has seen patients for Joint Pain and AC Joint Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thomas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Thomas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thomas.

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