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Dr. Thomas Cha, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.8 (12)
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19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Thomas Cha, MD

Dr. Thomas Cha, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Drexel University and is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Cha an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Cha works at Practice in Boston, MA with other offices in Waltham, MA, Newton, MA and Newton Lower Falls, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Stenosis and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cha's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-8636
  2. 2
    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
    52 Second Ave Ste 1150, Waltham, MA 02451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-8636
  3. 3
    Newton-wellesley Ambulatory Care Center
    159 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-8636
  4. 4
    Office
    2014 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 243-6000

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)

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.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Disc Replacement
Facet Blocks
Hip Replacement
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
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    3.8
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    About Dr. Thomas Cha, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700043007
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Drexel University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Cha has seen patients for Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Stenosis and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cha on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Cha. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cha.

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