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Dr. Thomas Best, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine
3.5 (13)
Map Pin Small Coral Gables, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Best, MD

Dr. Thomas Best, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Specialist in Coral Gables, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from University of Western Ontario, School of Medicine and is affiliated with Jackson Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital. Dr. Best, completed a residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Best an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Best works at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Best's Office Locations

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    The Lennar Foundation Medical Center
    5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (305) 689-5555

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Doctors Hospital

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    3.5
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    About Dr. Thomas Best, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669439782
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    Residency
    Internship
    • Victoria Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Western Ontario, School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Windsor
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Best accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Best works at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center in Coral Gables, FL. View the full address on Dr. Best’s profile.

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Best. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Best.

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